Infection control

The answer to the question of whether or not to use a blackhead remover for acne care is yes, and no. If the device is used properly and kept sanitary, then the answer is yes; otherwise, you could do more harm than good. A blackhead remover will help you with your acne care. Do Not Dig at Your Face We have all seen the blackheads and we all want them out of our face as fast as possible, so finding a blackhead remover for your acne care is very important. Digging at your face with your fingers…

For 32 years, Sergeant Major Peek has distinguished himself through exceptional meritorious service to the United States Army. His exemplary services with outstanding performance in a succession of challenging leadership positions greatly contributed directly to the success of Army Medicine and United States Army. He ensured the highest level of leadership, training, and readiness as he provided first-class Health Service Support and Preventive Medicine services throughout hundreds of key…

mild soap and water and avoiding scratching to prevent scarring and secondary bacterial infections. According to H. Z’ clinical signs and symptoms, the treatment plan includes (1) antiviral medication valacyclovir 1000 mg, 1 tab, po, tid x 7days. (2) Analgesia Advil 200 mg, 1 tab, po, every 4-6 hours, PRN. (3) Antihistamine medication cetirizine 10 mg, I tablet, po, qd. (4). Prevent secondary bacterial infections: educate the patient keeping a good hygiene and proper skin care, washed the…

Necrotizing fasciitis is a form of soft tissue infection that can destroy the tissue in your skin as well as your muscles and the tissue under your skin. Necrotizing fasciitis is usually caused by an infection with group A Streptococcus, and usually called a “flesh-eating bacteria.” This is the fastest moving kind of the infection. When this infection is caused by other types of bacteria, it typically doesn’t spread and grow as quickly and isn’t as dangerous. While A Streptococcus is the most…

Influenza is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. It’s a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year and affects up to three million people every year, between October and May. The flu is an upper respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. It’s often confused with the common cold. According to WebMD there are three types of flu viruses: A, B, and C. Type A and B cause the annual influenza epidemics that have up to 20% of the population…

perifolliculitis around the ducts. Whether this initial inflammatory change is due to a bacterial infection or factors similar to those involved in acne formation is not known. In the later stages of hidradenitis suppurativa, bacterial infection seems to be a risk factor for the destructive scarring and extension of hidradenitis suppurativa lesions, and, once the sinuses have formed, the risk of secondary infection is obvious. Also, hidradenitis suppurativa tends to occur in patients with,…

A pathogen is simply a microorganism that causes disease. Lyme Disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is carried by ticks, and “as a result of a complicated sequence of events, people have become frequent accidental hosts for ticks and the disease agents they carry”. This connection is present because of the interaction between plant and animal species, or furthermore, the ecology of ecosystems, where both ticks and humans are present [Source: Ostfeld]. Symptoms of being…

it is an abnormal reaction of the body to a allergens . A medical condition that causes someone to become sick after eating, touching, or breathing something that is harmless to most people. Also, it is occurs when a person's immune system reacts to substances in the environment that are harmful for most people. Allergy symptoms, fever. may cause Sneezing and Itching of the eyes, nose or ceiling of the mouth ,liquid , stuffy nose ,Watery, red or bulging eyes (conjunctivitis). Rash. For example,…

The toxin was first discovered in 1735 Europe as it caused a fatal disease of the nervous system. Its cause was suspected to be connected to German Sausages. This is originally where its name came from, as due to these suspicions the toxin was named “botulus” – the Latin for sausage. Since then we know that Botulinum Toxin is a potent neurotoxin that is produced by rod-shaped spore-forming anaerobic bacterium called Clostridium bacterium. The bacterium require special conditions to reproduce;…

through out the body. (MedicineNet) One of the first symptoms a person will experience is pain. The worm causes an abnormal growth also known as a skin lesion. These skin lesions lead to bacterial infections causing the infected person to experience immense pain through out the site of infection. If the infection is occurring in the patient’s legs, then their joints will become locked and will sometimes disable the person’s legs permanently. Along with severe pain, fever and swelling are the…