of white blood cells (mononuclear cells) in the bloodstream.” (Merck). Infectious Mononucleosis is more commonly referred to as ‘Mono’. It has also been referred to as ‘Glandular Fever’‚ and the ‘Kissing Disease’. (NLM) Mono is a contagious viral disease most commonly caused by the EpsteinBarr Virus (also known as herpesvirus 4)‚ as well as some other viruses. The
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Georgia Price Kayleigh Dean CYP Core 3.4 - Support children and young persons Health and Safety. 1.1 A number of factors must be considered when planning environments that are healthy and safe. Outdoor areas for children and young people need to be planned to allow vigorous play with minimum risk. When having an outdoor area in any setting it is important to supply the children with full waterproof clothing
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United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a small‚ high-income country with rich natural resources. The country enjoys peace‚ stability and actively seeks and facilitates investment from all over the world. The UAE is the world’s fourth largest oil producer and the richest state per head of population. It is the new commercial hub of the Middle East. Few nations have achieved such radical development‚ only 50 years ago; there was no electricity‚ no plumbing‚ not a single public
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Killer at large: Antibiotic Resistance Remember that teacher who would make students use antibacterials on the way in and out of the classroom? Scientist and medical professionals have now realized that all antibacterials‚ antibiotics and antimicrobials are contributing to a large complication that may make it so no bacteriums can be killed. Since the creation of antibiotics in 1896‚ doctors and medical practitioners have been able to save hundreds of millions of
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which adults seek health care. Sexually Transmitted Infections include HIV/AIDS‚ chanchroid‚ gonorrhoea‚ syphilis‚ chlamydia‚ candidiasis‚ herpes simplex‚ human papillovirus‚ viral hepatitis‚ trichomoniasis to mention a few (Kozier‚ O & Erb‚ C. 2005). Etiology of a sexually transmitted infection may be bacterial‚ viral‚ protozoan‚ parasitic or fungal. The current increase in severity and incidence of sexually transmitted infections can be attributed to demographic‚ lifestyle‚ indulgence in high
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the families’ children were entered into a trial of Pfizer’s Trovan (trovafioxacin) for bacterial meningitis in 1996 without informed consent. The families accuse the US-based drug company of violating "international law‚ federal regulations‚ and medical ethics‚ in its zeal to carry out its test" (Ahmad‚ 2001). According to the Trovan Fact Sheet 1996 marked the beginning of the most serious meningitis epidemic ever recorded in Nigeria. The epidemic took almost 12‚000 lives over a six-month period
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revealed an impression of mild hydrocephalus and was given an osmotic diuretic‚ Mannitol to decrease the pressure on the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed a decrease in glucose and protein levels‚ which may indicate meningitis. Mary’s diagnoses were updated to Meningitis‚ Secondary to Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
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Paola A Torres Grand Canyon University: NRS- 427V 12/14/2014 HIV COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is defined by the Mayo Clinic as "A chronic‚ potentially life-threatening condition which is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV damages the immune system‚ and interferes with the ability the body has to fight the disease causing organism" (Mayo Clinic‚ 2014). HIV is an infection transmitted sexually. Another mode of transmission for HIV is by exposure
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Pathophysiology final review. 1. PKU - happens to children (kidney disease) due to improper dietary management. Results in mental retardation. 2. Fragile Fontanele- (Hydrosefalis) Increase intracranial pressure/sutures area become separated. 3. Retinal Detachement- painless‚ floaters‚ particles‚ blurred vision‚ flashes of light. 4. Pericarditis- Inflammation of the pericardia‚ chest pain‚ high fever‚ wbc elevated‚ pericardial friction rub. 5. Thyroid Gland- Metabolism responsible
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human beings‚ from early childhood until adulthood. By taking a dosage‚ according to many studies done by scientists and doctors‚ it allows the human body to become immune to many illnesses and diseases. It makes us immune to such diseases such as Meningitis C‚ HIV-AIDS etc… By doing so‚ if these viruses‚ illnesses‚ diseases are caught‚ the body is stronger‚ more stable and able to fight it off. In the future‚ I personally feel that I will vaccinate my children in order to prevent them from being sick
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