Conjunctivitis

created by organisms such as bacteria, fungi or viruses. The human body carries many living organisms internally and externally that are treatable, although if left undiagnosed the organisms may cause disease. Bacterial Infections, (Impetigo, Conjunctivitis or Styes), Viral Infections (Herpes Simplex, Shingles or Warts), Infestations (Scabbies, Head lice or Pediculosis) and Fungal Diseases (Tinea Pedis, Tinea Corpis or Tinea Unguium) are Infectious Diseases that are highly contagious and can…

virus are very common to the dengue and chikungunya viruses , so individuals who are infected by the disease are not aware, and the virus can be hard to detect.. The following symptoms are indicators of the disease: fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis. (intext) Once an individual is infected with the illness, it is very plausible for he or she to become immune to future infections. Infected persons will begin to feel these symptoms a few days after being bitten by the species. Once…

Sterile Ointments Ointments are semisolids expected for external application to the skin or mucous layers. They typically contain lower than 20% water and volatiles and more than 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. Ointment bases known for use as vehicles fall into four general classes: hydrocarbon bases, absorption bases, water-removable bases, and water-soluble bases. Each therapeutic ointment has its base one of these four general classes. • Hydrocarbon Bases: They are…

Measles begins by producing dry coughs, conjunctivitis, runny nose and high fever. Two to three days into the process you will begin to see rashes and Koplik spots. The complication of measles that results in death is pneumonia and encephalitis. In 2011, the WHO projected about 158,000 deaths affected…

Colds and conjunctivitis hit the community in waves. Epidemics move rapidly through the population. Tribal memories still exist of when the white man’s influenza that killed many. The people stay away from everyone and the schools when sickness hits. One of the most…

1. Define allopathic medicine and at least two criteria that support allopathic viewpoints. Allopathic medicine, which is also known as biomedicine or Western medicine, involves the treatment of diseases using surgery, radiation, or pharmaceutical drugs. All of these treatments are used to quickly treat and suppress symptoms in the body. Because allopathic medicine is not holistic, every drug or procedure has a distinct purpose. It is acceptable to remove organs in order to save other organs…

A Reflective Journal: My First Nursing Job What? It was my first nursing job I was very excited and I didn't ask too many questions. About the position. I would be living and working at a camp for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It would be a salaried job consisting of about 40+ hours a week for 12 weeks. The first three weeks, there would only be staff on the camp. I assumed, especially as a new nurse,…

1. How will you respond to Mr. Sebelius’ statement? Antibiotics will not help a viral infection, in fact they may increase antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 2. What antiviral agents are prescribed for influenza A? Neuroaminidase inhibitors (zanamivir, oseltamivir and permivir) as well as the adamantanes (amantadine and rimantadine) are all affective against influenza A although adamantanes will not be prescribed in the United States unless under very special circumstances (Zachary, 2015).…

Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions, mostly seen in children. Conjunctivitis(pink eye) is a common bacterial infection of the eye, it is extremely contagious. Herpes Simplex is a recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore. Verruca is a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis, it is…

He is alert and oriented and is pleasant to deal with. HEENT exam reveals no conjunctivitis. No mouth ulcers. There is no facial rash. Neck has normal range of motion though he is limited to some extent by pain in extremes of lateral rotation and extension. There is no lymphadenopathy in the neck and no bruits in his carotids. His…