HIV/AIDS

MICROBIAL HUMAN DISEASE(TUBERCULOSIS) The causative agent of tuberculosis is Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It was discovered in 1882 by Robert Koch.It is the highly contagious aerobic pathogen which mean they requires oxygen to grow and it is non-motile.It is an intracellular pathogen which means that infects the macrophages of the bodies immune system.And the reason this bacteria is very effective is because of the waxy coat of Mycolic Acid that onvolves the bacteria.Thia makes staining very…

Week 12: Strip Club: Can You Pay My Bills? In today’s society, I think most children between the ages of 8 to 15 would come to learn about sex industry, and obtain an adequate understanding of that market within a year. Personally, I learned about the sex industry when I was 12 years old. When I first learned about the sex industry, I thought it was a fairly easy job. Porn stars got paid to have sex. Strippers were thrown lots of money by horny men or women who lusted for their body.…

1a) R. V Thornton (1990) b) Thornton donated blood to the Red Cross when he knew that he was twice tested positive for HIV antibodies. Thornton purposely withheld the information from the Red Cross. Red Cross policies and procedures prohibit Thornton from donating blood. Thornton read many signs and pamphlets that outline the policies, and was well aware the he could not be a candidate to donate blood. According to Athena Munroe, Thornton fully understood the consequences if the blood had go…

In her speech, The Ultimate Gift, Jennifer Conrad attempts to use Monroe’s Motivational Sequence in her speech to convince her classmates to donate blood regularly. She utilizes statistics and an anecdote to bring her point home. She provides the students with a clear way for them to help. Unfortunately, her condescending tone, lack of sensitivity towards a diverse audience, and lack of source citations reduced the effectiveness of her speech Overall I would not consider Ms. Conrad’s delivery…

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Disease: Tuberculosis (TB) Classification of the causative agent: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an Acid-fast Gram-positive bacteria History: M. tuberculosis is the leading cause of death with people that are infected with HIV. TB kills a 5000 people on a daily basis. Virulence factors of the causative agent: Mycobacterium tuberculosis enters the body then continues to the lungs. The bacteria while in the alveolar of the lungs can grow in large numbers then…

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition in which the body develops new skin cells faster than it can shed off, resulting in thick, dry and itchy patches of skin. There are several types of Psoriasis, and the condition affects both men and women of all ages and races, even celebrity like super model CariDee English. Although there are no cures for Psoriasis, there are treatments available to offer significant relief. The cause of Psoriasis is unknown, but it is believed that your immune system…

Maurya et al. examined the prevalence of MDR-TB due to the use of first line drug changing pattern trends within the next 4 years. Current report from Northern India show 3% (new) cases and 13% (acquired) cases. The surveillance program of drug resistant TB and the use of drug resistant testing may help with establishing standard protocol for chemotherapy and allowing for routine assessment of the program. Specimens were collected from both respiratory and non-respiratory route. The…

As time passes, many people in society are beginning to become more open to the idea of getting tattoos or piercings. Actually, about 40% of American adults have at least one tattoo, while 60% of American adults have either one piercing or more. Tattoos and piercings aren’t only a trend or style, but they are a form of art, a way of expression and another way to express your identity. Many employers think that people with tattoos/piercings not only look unprofessional, but they also give a bad…

Contraception- 1. Do all contraception devices protect you against STI’s? Not all contraception devices can protect you from STI’s. There is one way which can potentially lessen the risk of STI’s. If you use barriers such as male and female condoms and dams, it will help stop infections from spreading when involved in oral, vaginal and anal sex. 2. Which contraceptive device is 100% affective? The contraceptive device which is close to 100% affective is the contraceptive implant (Implanon).…

In American culture, sexual intercourse and sexual health topics are rarely openly discussed among individuals. Conversations about sex usually take place in a private or intimate setting, although sometimes the topic is avoided entirely (Secor-Turner et al., 2011, p. 489). These topics are often found to be uncomfortable and embarrassing for many people because of the way American culture has regarded the subject (Rittenour & Booth-Butterfield, 2006, p. 57). This could partially be due to…