Persons who are infected with Bloodborne Pathogens such as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) may not show symptoms and may not know they are infectious. For this reason‚ all blood and body fluids should be considered Infectious‚ and all precautions should be taken to avoid contact. This simple rule is known as "Universal Precautions." Bloodborne Pathogens can be transmitted when blood or infectious body fluids come in contact with mucous membranes (eyes‚ nose‚ and mouth);
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The Infectious Nature of Evil in Macbeth Socrates‚ a classical Greek Athenian philosopher‚ once stated‚ “False words are not only evil in themselves‚ but they infect the soul with evil.” This statement is applicable in many situations‚ especially in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth‚ in which both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are infected with evil throughout the course of the play. The two receive news from three witches that Macbeth is destined to be King of Scotland. Rather than letting fate take its
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assessment of available treatment technologies for infectious hospital waste: A case study for Southeast Asia Abstract Over the course of time various treatment technologies have evolved and are used to treat infectious hospital waste all over the world. The implemented and future treatment practices for infectious hospital wastes are discussed in current paper. It presents a review of the total hospital waste generated‚ and the percentage of infectious waste to be disinfected on a regular basis. Also
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The EBOLA VIRUS Disease Every few years‚ a new pandemic hits the globe and sends shivers down everyone’s spines. The latest one making headlines is the Ebola virus‚ that has infected and killed thousands of people in 5 West African countries‚ since the latest outbreak began in March 2014. So what is this disease that scientists have yet to find a cure for‚ and how do people catch it? Background & History The Ebola virus causes a serious and severe illness which is often deadly if untreated.
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Identify the differences between bacteria viruses‚ Fungi and Parasites. Viruses are pieces of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein that replicate only within the cells of living hosts. Bacteria are one-cell microorganisms with a simple cellular organization whose nucleus lacks a membrane. Parasites may be protozoa‚ yeasts‚ or multicellular organisms such as fungi or worms that live in or on a host to obtain nourishment without providing any benefit to the host. Fungi
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Human Body: Health & Disease June 6‚ 2014 Pneumonia Pneumonia is a serious infection or inflammation of your lungs. The air sacs in the lungs fill with pus and other liquid. Oxygen has trouble reaching you blood. If there is too little oxygen in your blood‚ your body cells can’t work properly. Because of this and spreading infection through the body pneumonia can cause death. Until 1936‚ pneumonia was the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Since then‚ the use of antibiotics brought
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January 2015 The causes of disease in humans A disease is defined as a disorder of structure or function in a human‚ animal‚ or plant‚ especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury. In this essay I will explore the causes of disease in humans‚ in terms of pathogen infection‚ viruses‚ lifestyle factors and genetics. Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens; any organism that causes disease. Pathogenic microorganisms
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it important for public health to stay focused on infectious disease when chronic disease has become more prevalent in many countries‚ According to Schneider (2011)‚ infectious diseases were the main sources of death throughout history till the 20th century when the major cause of death in many countries has been chronic diseases. It is very important for public health to stay focused on infectious diseases firstly because most diseases which are considered chronic today are preventable
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The Causes of Disease in Humans Diseases can be caused in humans in many a way. Some diseases may be pathogenic some may be caused by a lifestyle choice of an individual or an individual surrounding them‚ or some may be genetic. Pathogens are micro-organisms which cause disease some bacteria‚ fungi and all viruses are pathogens. Pathogens enter our bodies through various methods such as breaks in the skin‚ the digestive system‚ and respiratory system. Pathogens can survive in many conditions
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Infectious Mononucleosis and Community Health Nursing Infectious mononucleosis (IM)‚ or "mono‚" is a communicable disease that is most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV is one of the most common human viruses found all over the world‚ and most people will become infected with it at some point in their lives (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]‚ 2014a). However‚ not all people infected with EBV will develop IM. By understanding the epidemiologic triangle of IM and
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