Staphylococcus aureus is bacteria that can cause an extensive selection of illnesses from minor skin infections to life threatening diseases in numerous parts of the body‚ for example meningitis and septicaemia. Naturally many members of the society carry the bacteria in their throats and therefore it can also cause a mild infection in a healthy patient. MRSA is a strain of the S.aureus bacterium that has evolved over the years and therefore has now become resistant to a number of regularly used
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BIN ABD WAHAB ( 06 – 6 – 091 ) | | : | B : - MUHAMAD ARIFF BIN MOHD RANDZAN ( 06 – 6 – 109 ) | INTRODUCTION Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) is a bacterial infection that can cause a number of serious illnesses such as pneumonia or meningitis‚ especially in young children. Hib infections are preventable by vaccination. SEROTYPES In 1930‚ two major categories of H. influenzae were defined: the unencapsulated strains and the encapsulated strains. Encapsulated strains were classified
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Understanding autoimmune disease is the subject of intense study within the medical community and although there have been great strides in the direction of uncoiling the mystery of autoimmune responses‚ there is still much to be discovered. Cell-mediated autoimmune disease is defined as a disease in which one’s immune system attacks the healthy cells of their own body. Such diseases as Multiple Sclerosis‚ Rheumatoid Arthritis‚ Celiac Disease‚ and Lupus fall into this category. With Zika virus
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E1 Health and safety at work act 1974 Child care act 2006 Data protection act 1998 Reporting of injuries‚ diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) Children act 1989 E2 It is important to make sure when dealing with any accidents and injuries you follow the settings correct policies and procedures‚ this ensures that every staff member is aware of how to deal with incidences as well as ensuring that the health and safety of each child is maintained. Dealing with a bump
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regular risk assessments. Task 2 (2.1) (2.2) Task 3 (3.1) The symptom of meningitis is you will have a stiff neck‚ crying‚ vomiting and restlessness. Also children might not like light colours and lights. Children often have a faith which is related to meningitis. (3.2) The impact on the organisation the infection can be spreaded when people come up the school from one person to another person. Meningitis can cause problems throw out the organisation and it could spread quickly. The school
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Disease Control and Prevention. (November 15‚ 2012). The CDC and Public Health Response to the 2012 Fungal Meningitis and Other Infections Outbreak [2012 Testimony for HELP]. Available November 21‚ 2012‚ from U.S. Senate Web site: http://www.help.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Bell.pdf Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. (October 31‚ 2012). CMCS Informational Bulletin (Version Unknown) [Meningitis Outbreak: Interim Treatment Guidance]. Available November 9‚ 2012‚ from Department of Health & Human Services
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neoformans causes Cryptococcal Meningitis in the brain. This is an infection caused after the fungus spreads from the lungs to the brain. Some of the symptoms of cryptococcal meningitis include: • Headache • Fever • Neck pain • Nausea and vomiting • Light Sensitivity • Confusion or changes in behavior LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF C. neoformans The procedure in
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(2). The bacteria can cause diarrhea‚ septicemia‚ neonatal meningitis‚ and brain abscesses (3). Many of these infections and diseases lead to fatality (3). Depending on the infection developed from C. freundii‚ a variety of different symptoms can be developed. The first is diarrhea‚ in which toxins from C. freundii are found within the gastronomical tract (4). The most common symptoms of C. freundii are those related to neonatal meningitis (5). Fever‚ an altered sensorium‚ and rushed breathing are
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CEREBRAL PALSY Introduction Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common congenital disorders of childhood. It is a medical condition caused by a permanent brain injury that occurs before (Prenatal)‚ during (Perinatal)‚ or shortly after birth (Postnatal). Thus the malformation of the brain can exist at birth or caused by factors occurring during the birthing process or after. Cerebral palsy is a non- progressive disease; however‚ the effects have been known to change over time. This non curable
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Monsoon maladies – Enemies in the Rain Monsoon brings with it the much-awaited relief from the long spell of sultry‚ scorching summer. When the season of rains people are all set to enjoy it to the hilt irrespective of their age. There are people whose idea of enjoying the drizzle is gorging on their favorite ‘pakoras’ and ‘chai’‚ while watching the lovely weather from the comfort of their homes. while there are also people who want to go out and enjoy the season dancing in the rain. Children love
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