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on environmental conditions, they are costly. Therefore, the golden method for detection of MRSA was Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) through detection of the mecA gene or its product. However, the limitation of PCR to the reference labs leads the latex agglutination methods to be the best predictor to detect MRSA…

BMS524 Case study: Epidemiology of an outbreak of nosocomial infection The surgical unit in a large and busy teaching hospital has experienced an infection control problem. 48h postoperatively two patients on one ward and one patient on a different ward became pyrexial (elevated body temperature) with signs of a local wound infection. Swabs were taken of the wounds and sent for microscopic analysis (see above) and microbiological investigation. A Gram stain of the wound swab revealed the…

follow these simple and easy instructions. If everything goes smoothly, you can finish this task in more or less half an hour. Here are some quick tips. What you’ll need: • Oil • Oil filter • Oil drain pan • Wrench • Funnel • Jack and jack ramps • Latex gloves 1. Choose your oil. Read your car manual and check how many miles you need to drive before you start changing your oil. Your manual will also tell you the recommended type of oil for your vehicle including the viscosity and grade. It can…

Special effects makeup has countless techniques. These different techniques present and portray different qualities. Knowing which technique to use in different situations can make all the difference in constructing movies, films, or just creating a costume or prop piece in the interest of entertainment. Wax is an easy and decently effective method of special effects makeup. You can create a homemade wax, or buy professionally made wax. Homemade wax can be achieved by combining petroleum…

These days, we’re surrounded by many environmental hazards that we don’t really see. Even if you don’t live next to a nuclear power plant or a garbage dump, it’s still highly possible that there are harmful chemical substances and allergens lurking in and around your home. If you’ve got a baby or are expecting one, then you should remember that these substances are more harmful for your little one than for you because his body and immune system is still developing. Thus, you might want to go…

INTRODUCTION Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is an invasive diagnostic Sonography procedure in which an ultrasound probe is placed in the vagina to produce detailed, diagnostic pelvic images.1 Transvaginal Ultrasound is a part of a routine pelvic examination and forms the gold standard for pelvic examinations when combined with a Transabdominal Pelvic Examination.1 The Transvaginal ultrasound exam is superior to Transabdominal pelvic exam because it provides greater detail of pelvic organs,…

abdomen and thigh. FLEXIBLE COLD THERAPY: The gel ice pack remains flexible when frozen to easily contour to the body to provide targeted cold therapy relief. SAFE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN: Safe for everyone, the gel cold pack is constructed with soft, latex-free vinyl that is filled with a non-toxic…

from the scene. If the item is non removable, wait until Emergency Services arrive. Examples of harmful items can include glass, blood, and insects. WARNING: Failure of removal of dangerous items can result in harm to you and victim. Put gloves on. Latex gloves will protect you from any bodily fluids or other dangers that the person may have conducted. WARNING: Failure to put on gloves may result in contaminating yourself with hazardous body fluids. See if the person is conscious or…

As reported by the Mayo Clinic (2014), Syphilis, which originates from the bacteria Treponema pallidum, is a sexually transmitted infection that largely spreads through sexual contact. Syphilis derives when a person comes in contact with painless lesions on the genitals, mouth, or rectum of an infected person. Since the initial recording of Syphilis in 1494, the disease outbreak has experienced fluctuations in numbers between genders, ethnicities, and sexual orientations throughout the decades.…

The risk of infection is higher with longer time catheterization and it is safe to remove it early after surgery. Latex and silicone catheters have the same infection rates, but Foley catheters cause more symptomatic bacteriuria and UTI than intermittent catheterizations. Changing the drainage bags and adding antiseptic solution to bags cannot prevent UTI in patients…