Gut flora

It is important to make an accurate diagnosis in this case as the risk of severe illness and treatment varies between an uncomplicated and a complicated UTI.1 The absent of classical presentation of loin pain and rigors would make acute pyelonephritis very unlikely. She was also haemodynamically stable on examination and showed no signs of urosepsis. Hence, based on this patient’s complaint of dysuria, frequency and suprapubic pain accompanied by urinalysis findings of leucocytes and nitrites;…

When a bacterial infection attacks the body’s immune system, it is common to be prescribed a course of antibiotics. Antibiotics are designed to assist the body with fighting off invading bacteria and rid the body of the infection. However, with the increasing use of antibiotics, certain types of bacteria are becoming resistant to the medication as prescriptions become more widespread, making the drugs less effective. This selective pressure encourages the bacteria to develop a resistance to the…

1. The innate immune system, also considered the first line of defense, is made up of different mechanisms that protect the host from infecting organisms. This system allows for immediate response to infection, and is found in all classes of plant and animal life. Though the innate immune system does provide immediate defense against an infecting agent, it does not provide long term protective immunity to the host, therefore it does not have memory. The innate immune system utilizes protective…

Penny Simkin 's "The birth partner" is a detailed and easy to use reference guide through various stages, interventions, and scenarios during, before and after the birthing process. While specifying the roles the partner, caregiver and Doula will play along the side the mother in these different situation and through her beautiful journey of pregnancy. She also offers preparation lists for home and hospital births, comfort and various example layouts for things from fetal movements to birth…

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antioxidant value which are nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, help prevent many cancers. Another benefit is that it reduces the exposure of pesticides. Organic food also reduces antibiotic exposure, which means it disrupt the normal flora of the human gut. Surprisingly…

Clostridium perfringens in adult cattle is referred to as a Hemorrhagic Bowel, Jejunal Hemorrhage Syndrome (JHS) or Bloody Gut. Clostridium perfringens type A is believed to be the causative agent of JHS. These diseases that affect cow is characterized by little or no milk, little manure and can die even if surgical intervention is given. Cattles that are affected with JHS…

George is a 42-year-old man that works an office job as an accountant. He was a former track star back in the day, but has now succumbed to a sedentary lifestyle. He does not exercise regularly and eats whatever he wants when he pleases. After years of this, he now has a BMI of 31 standing at 5’11’’ and weighing 220lbs. 1. Describe some of George’s health risks associated with this BMI. (200 pts; 100 words minimum) Coronary Heart Disease For people with high body mass index, their risk of…

The faintest star in the sky. In Greek Mythology, Merope made up one of the seven Pleiades sisters, who were the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. Merope was the runt of the family and was shunned away when marrying a commoner. She hid her face in shame, thus barely visible in the sky. When she came to learn about the origins of her name during a bedtime story at the age of 4, Merope Aquino bombarded her father with countless questions a second. She couldn’t help it, her curiosity killed her.…

role in contributing the development of IBD which is thought to have a link in the dysregulation of the body immune system that may affect the normal flora.1,6,7 This theory is believed that certain environmental and behavioural factors can trigger this dysregulation of the immune system and consequently leading to a chronic inflammation of the gut.6,7 However, it is important to note that genetics alone is not solely responsible in the aetiology of IBD, thus knowledge of its interaction with…