Infection

Meningitis is an infection that causes swelling of the meninges, the membrane that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord that can be viral, bacterial and even fungal but very rare. It is most commonly a viral infection first followed by bacterial infection. Viral Meningitis is a mild form and can clear up on it's own and is caused by a group of viruses known as enteroviruses. These viruses can be spread through food, water, or contaminated objects. Several strains of bacteria can cause…

Osteomyelitis, or inflammation of the bone caused by infecting microorganism, remains one of the most challenging clinical problems among providers. Multi-specialty involvement, including but not limited to the Vascular surgery, Foot and Ankle surgery, and Infectious disease services, reduces mortality from osteomyelitis. Regardless of its etiology or staging, discussion of treatment with antibiotics versus cure with surgical intervention is warranted between the provider and their patient. In…

tuberculosis infection. The tubercle lesions formed by the mycobacteria on initial infection are specifically examined and although not a conclusive diagnostic technique, it further confirms other diagnostic methods (Battle, 2009; p.313). Other respiratory diseases have similar images as those presented by tuberculosis; hence the reason for not taking chest x-rays alone as conclusive diagnosis for tuberculosis (Battle, 2009; p.313). Prevention and…

This may cause harmful infections in the patients entering hospitals who are already immune compromised [11]. So, hospital acquired infections or health care associated infections (HAI) are the contaminations that patients catch while being treated for other disease conditions in a hospital or other health care facility. These infections can be spread by various viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens. The most common types of hospital acquired infections are- bloodstream infection,…

than 6 months old or kids that are 11-18 years old. It is most prevalent in these age groups because babies younger than 6 months don’t have the immunizations yet, and kids 11-18 immunization has started to fade. Description Whooping cough is an infection of the respiratory system caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough causes severe, highly contagious, coughing spells, which makes it very difficult to breathe. It is referred to as whooping cough because people need to…

Shingles in Children and Teens (Shingles in children) Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and after an infection has passed, the virus remains in the body in a dormant state in the nerve root endings in the body. The virus, however, can be reactivated by a number of triggers and causes shingles. While the occurrence of shingles is typical in older adults, long after they were initially infected, in rare instances children can develop shingles. Shingles in children and teen can…

block air from going into the windpipe, which can make it hard to breathe. Epiglottitis is an emergency. CAUSES This condition is usually caused by bacteria. The bacteria infect the nose and throat. The result is an upper respiratory tract infection. One type of bacteria that causes epiglottitis is called Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib). Other causes include: • Throat injury. • Throat burn, such as from drinking hot liquid. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in:…

the anal opening is called perianal dermatitis. This condition can be passed from one person to another (contagious), depending on the cause. CAUSES Perianal dermatitis may be caused by a type of germ (bacteria) infection. Streptococci bacteria are the most common cause of this infection. These bacteria can be found in the throat where they can cause strep throat. These bacteria can also be found on the surface of the skin. The condition can also result from: • Hemorrhoids. • Irritation…

Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for various types of infections including skin and also respiratory tract infections. S.aureus can infect tissue when if the defensive line such as the skin or mucosal barriers had been breached. The infection caused by this bacteria can be spread in different modes such as direct contact from an infected wound, contact with the hyaluronidase, an enzyme produced by the bacteria that destroys tissues or even skin to skin contact with an infected person.…

Ebola Epidemic in Guinea and the United States Amy Riddell Kaplan University HS311 Unit:1 Assignment Professor Daniel Gilmore November 16, 2015 Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is an exceptional and fatal disease caused by an infection with one of the Ebola virus strands that claimed an estimated 2,482 lives in Guinea, Africa alone in 2014 (Johnston, 2015). It made its first recorded appearance in 1976 near the Ebola River, which is now known as the Democratic Republic of…