Chlamydia infection

have a high risk of infection. Signs and symptoms to look out for include inflammation and redness around the wound, increase in slough and exudate, and an increased change in pain as arterial ulcers will typically hurt even when not infected (Grey, 2006). When an infection is suspected, the doctor should be notified and a wound swab and bloods may be required to be done by the nurse. Anti-bionics should also be recommended immediately at the presents of an arterial ulcer infection. Gangrene…

Bats are one of the world’s most abundantly diverse and geographically spread mammalian species (Schountz, 2014). When bats come to mind, one would generally associate them with haunted or dark environments, but the main reason why bats are feared has to do with their ability to act as reservoirs for pathogens that cause infectious diseases in humans. Reservoirs of pathogens are essentially places where the pathogen is able to grow and accumulate over time. The reservoir and the pathogen have a…

111). Cats that live in environmentswhere they aren’t being well taken care of are naturally at a greater risk of infection. Cats can also be infected with FIV not only through biting, but by being kept in crowded,stressful environments such as kennels or shelters, where most will be susceptible to infectionsand where controlling the spread of disease is difficult (ANSC207…

helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The progress to fibrosis (scanning), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but out infection, toxic substances (alcohol, certain drugs) and auto immune diseases can also cause hepatitis. There are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as type A, B, C, D, and E. These 5 are of greatest concern because of the burden of illness and…

aureus is a type of bacteria commonly found on the skin and hair as well as in the noses and throats of people and animals. These bacteria are present in up to 25% of healthy people and are even more common among those with skin, eye, nose, or throat infections. Staphylococcus aureus can cause food poisoning when a food handler contaminates food and then the food is not properly refrigerated. Other sources of food contamination include the equipment and surfaces on which food is prepared. These…

There are more than 80 types of autoimmune disorders. An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue by mistake. What causes this to take place? Inside the human body we have white blood cells that secure againist destructive substances in the body immune system. A few examples include bacteria, viruses, toxins, cancer cells, and blood and tissue from outside the body. When the immune system has been attack it produces antibodies that…

Behavior & Health Promotion Phillips 6 Sept 2016 Topic Brief: Pertussis For my health topic I choose the infectious disease, pertussis. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Infection occurs from breathing in the bacteria carried on droplets of others coughs and sneezes. The bacteria then attaches itself to the lining of the airways in the respiratory system which allows the release of toxins that prohibit the lungs…

Other kind of sinus infections Some common facts about the Nasal Polyps If you are wondering about the fact that what are nasal polyps, below are some of the facts that help in understanding the conditions better Nasal Polyps are much more common in men than women One of the…

People are at the highest risk of exposure to infected mosquitoes from the months of July through October. Person of any age can contract the infection after being bitten by an infected mosquito.However, people over the age of 50 are at most risk of developing the serious disease and may even involve the nervous system. It is pertinent to mention that over 80% of persons infected with the West Nile Virus never fall ill. Even if someone falls ill, most of the cases are mild with symptoms such as…

This paper will discuss the medical problem, the pathophysiology of the infection, typical presenting signs and symptoms, three differential diagnoses, the expected outcomes of the intervention, and a typical clinical note. Medical Problem-Fifth Disease Fifth disease is an illness of school-aged children that is moderately contagious, but the nonspecific nature of the exanthema and a…