Avian influenza

Dr. Jonas Edward Salk was a model global citizen because of the many things he did for the world in by helping it, but he was shaped by his parents and education. Jonas Salk was the son of Polish immigrants that moved here before he was born, on October 28, 1914. His parents were strong believers that he needed a full education before he could move on with his life. Jonas was a very bright kid and at the age of 15 he graduated from Townsend Harris High School. He then moved onto City College…

Seasonal influenza is a common cause of lower respiratory tract infections that annually effect a large portion of the population. These infections typically range from mild to moderate in severity, however life-threatening cases can occur. Frequently, complications associated with influenza infections are due to secondary bacterial pneumonia predominately caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Staphylococcus aureus (Rynda-Apple, Robinson, & Alcorn, 2015). Many efforts to resolve this pathology…

As in the case of swine-origin influenza A/H1N1, which is 26 caused by mutation of influenza H1N1 and has rapidly 27 spread to every continent in 2009, the emergence of new 28 organisms due to mutation can cause disturbance of exist- 29 ing ecosystems. On the other hand, even if sickle cell ane- 30 mia acts as a harmful mutation in most environments, it 31 can act as a beneficial mutant by virtue of the heterozy- 32 gote advantage and may promote human survival in 33 malaria-infested regions.…

Chapter 19 deal with the facts and stories that had to do with the influenza virus. Currently, the virus has spread to the cities and Wilmer Krusen has concluded that it is the same virus found in the naval stations and cantonments. Almost every single hospital bed has been filled in the city and people are dying left and right. With so many people sick and in need of attention nurses and doctors are basically overwhelmed and leaving and going home. Medicine at the time of the virus was not very…

Corresponding with the articles and handouts, “The common cold” effects on average, adults 4 to 6 times per year, children 6 to 8 per year. Researching these articles, the CDC and the official publication of the college of family physicians offers information regarding common cold facts. These articles can provide information, steps to increase awareness of signs, symptoms, and prevention of the common cold. Because colds occur all year around, most people get colds in the winter and spring.…

The Hendra virus when infected within a horse can hold the symptoms in an incubation period without even showing any signs that the horse is infected. The period of incubation, can be from 5-21 days before showing symptoms of the virus. Some horses will show immediate physical signs, such as a sudden fever. Other horses can react with neurological illness and even respiratory illness before a rapid death. The Hendra virus is a deadly virus with many symptoms and/or illnesses. Short paragraph…

Is the Spanish flu something to worry about? Although medicine has improved a lot, there are still some diseases that are very dangerous. One of the most disease that people should worry about is Ebola, because a lot of people have died from it and it was the most widespread outbreak. Other people think cholera is the worst because it killed millions of people worldwide. However, the virus that showed some of the most severe outcome was the Spanish flu. The Spanish flu is an extremely severe…

This report is about a farm in Montana that has new epidemic that has spread to the owners of the farm and the horses; I have been assigned to characterize the epidemic and to decrease its spread to the nearby farms. By finding out the pathogen and source it will stop the spread of the virus and save the most lives. The owner of the farm and some their workers have been showing signs of flu-like symptoms. Two of the workers are having symptoms of a more severe nature, gastric distress and…

Sick building syndrome (SBS) is the adverse, recurring symptoms that occupants experience during their time spent in a building (Khan & Karuppayil, 2012). Notably, SBS affects 19.4% of office workers (Ooi, Goh, Phoon, Foo, & Yap, 1998). Those affected experience short term ailments such as headaches, nausea, fatigue, and coughing that consequently hinder efficiency and increase absenteeism (Joshi, 2008). A common cause of SBS is the presence of bioaerosols, most notably mold, a form of fungal…

“Of deaths resulting from influenza, 80 to 90 percent occur in adults 65 years and older. Older adults are prone to severe and potentially fatal complications from this common illness because of co-existing chronic disease and weakened immunity” (Mouton, 2001). Some of the complications the flu could lead to are bronchitis and or pneumonia. The clinical manifestations from having influenza may include a rapid onset of a headache, muscle aches, cough, sore…