Resistance to Apartheid Essay

Erysipelas Erysipelas is an infection that affects the skin and the tissues near the surface of the skin. It causes the skin to become red, swollen, and painful. The infection is most common on the legs but may also affect other areas, such as the face. With treatment, the infection usually goes away in a few days. If not treated, the infection can spread or lead to other problems, such as abscesses. CAUSES Erysipelas is caused by bacteria. Most often, it is caused by bacteria called…

General Information Klebsiella Pneumoniae is a "Super-bug". "Super-bug" is a term used to describe strains of bacteria that have become resistant to the majority of antibiotics that the medical community prescribes today. These superbugs can cause a range of diseases, depending on which part of the body they infect. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a bacteria which is found inside human intestines, where under normal conditions it is not known to cause disease. However, Klebsiella pneumoniae has…

Symptoms of Candida Overproduction and Treatment The fungus Candida is a form of yeast found in your intestine and mouth in small amounts. The function of this fungus is to help the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients. However, overgrowth of Candida causes the fungus to enter the blood by breaking down the intestine wall. It releases toxic byproducts causing digestive issues, leaky gut and depression. How does Candida overgrowth happen? The bacterium in the gut that is not…

Ever since I watched the movies Outbreak and Contagion, I have wanted to be an epidemiologist. An epidemiologist’s job is to study and prevent the spread of disease; I find the study of pathogens to be exciting and fascinating. The danger that comes with being an epidemiologist is also what peaked my interest in the career. To begin one’s journey to becoming an epidemiologist, people usually start by getting a bachelor’s degree in a biological science. This is usually preceded by a program in…

Blog Adult Vaccinations that are a Must for Immigrants Vaccinations are considered to be one of the most effective medical ways of helping individuals to strengthen their body immunity. It is best to take medical assistance and know about the vaccinations that your infant needs. However, vaccinations are available not just for children but for adults as well. Adult vaccinations are needed during international visits for immigrants. The growing importance for these vaccinations is to make your…

Lately in the world, protest have happening more often. Although protest have been around for hundreds of years, they amount of occurrence has raised in the past years by a sufficient amount. I believe that the increase of protest is good, but I also see that more protesting is because of inequality and an other freedoms are in danger. As defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, a protest is “the act of objecting or gesture of disapproval”(Merriam-Webster Dictionary.) There are several types of…

Type two diabetes an issue in our community Type two diabetes is an issues in our community because it is increasing all over the world but especially in New Zealand. 81,000 New Zealand were diagnosed with type two diabetes in 1996 and it has increased to over 156,000 since 2011, type two diabetes is the fourth cause of death in the world and 2.500 New Zealanders have been killed by this in a year with a rate of 40% a year. Maori and Pasifika individuals who are above the age of 35 are at a…

Meningitis is an infection that causes swelling of the meninges, the membrane that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord that can be viral, bacterial and even fungal but very rare. It is most commonly a viral infection first followed by bacterial infection. Viral Meningitis is a mild form and can clear up on it's own and is caused by a group of viruses known as enteroviruses. These viruses can be spread through food, water, or contaminated objects. Several strains of bacteria can cause…

C. botulinum is a toxic bacteria deadly to humans. It is found in soils, and decaying animal carcasses throughout the world. It is an obligate anaerobic, spore-forming, gram-positive, rod shaped bacteria. Botulism was discovered by Émile van Ermengem in 1897 after a contaminated piece of ham poisoned thirty people. He was the first to isolate the bacteria, and determined that C. botulinum was capable of producing heat-resistant endospores. He is also credited with discovering the deadly toxin C.…

Pseudomonas aeruginosa has many virulence factors, and can live in almost every moist environment using a wide variety of carbon sources, but it rarely causes disease. P. aeruginosa is considered a rare opportunist, due part that it cannot penetrate the skin. It can become life threatening to patients in hospitals, particularly burn victims. “In hospitals, where the most serious infections occur, Pseudomonas can be spread on the hands of healthcare workers or by equipment that gets contaminated…