Infection

Introduction Human metapneumovirus is a virus that causes a respiratory infection. Most of the time the virus affects only the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract), but the virus can also affect the lungs and breathing tubes (lower respiratory tract). It is usually more severe if it affects the lower respiratory tract. Most children get an infection caused by this virus by the time they are 5 years old. What are the causes? This condition is caused by human metapneumovirus. You can get this…

Bacteroides fragilis by preventing the turnover of elongation factor G (EF-G) from the ribosome. It is inactive on most gram-negative bacteria. Fucidin is generally prescribed to treat common skin infections as impetigo contagiosa, angular cheilitis, infected dermatitis and erythrasma and secondary skin infections such as infected wounds and infected burns. The Fucidin ointment has the same effectiveness as the the cream however it contains sodium fusidate, which is the sodium salt of Fusidic…

Rheumatic Fever is an acute systemic inflammatory condition that appears to result from an abnormal immune reaction occurring a few weeks after an untreated infection, usually caused by certain strains of group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. The preceding infection commonly appears as an upper respiratory infection, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, or strep throat. Antibodies to the streptococcus organisms form and then react with connective tissue called collagen in the skin, joints, brain, and heart…

of wounds. The wound does not need to be large for this to begin and quick treatment will result in a faster recovery with less complications or further infections. What Should Be Used to Help the Odor? Products and dressings that contain both silver and carbon…

Otitis media is defined as an infection or inflammation of the middle ear is one of the most common infections and in its acute, is considered as one of the most common diagnosis, especially with children in the primary care setting that requires antibiotics (Limb, Lustig, & Klein, 2014). Even though acute otitis media (AOM) is commonly seen in children, it can occur at any age (Cash & Glass, 2014). The most important factor in the pathogenesis of middle ear infections and effusion is the…

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…

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…

Hookworm also known scientifically as Ancylostomiasis is an infection of one or two 7 to 13 inch long roundworm. If hookworm is left untreated then, abdominal pain and iron deficiency can occur. Approximately 25% of the world is afflicted with hookworm. Hookworm is not known usually until an individual notices a difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, chest or abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, blood with coughing, asthma type symptoms, skin rash, swelling or bloating, dizziness, confusion,…

frequently causes infections in plants and animals (1). Luke (1862) was the first to report P. aeruginosa in infections as he observed rod-shaped particles in blue-green pus of some infections. This coloration is a hallmark of P. aeruginosa infections as the microorganism produces the pigment pyocyanin (2). Most of the clinical cases of P. aeruginosa infections are related with the compromised host defense. It can cause both acute and chronic infections. An acute infection is…

direct experience of childhood diseases, it is easy to underestimate their effects and complications. Immunisation and the immune system Myth: The body’s immune system can cope with infection without the help of vaccines. Fact: The immune system is a collection of specialised cells and chemicals that fight infection. Each time an infectious bacterium, fungus or virus (germ) is overcome, the immune system ‘remembers’…