Infection

I believe in using antibiotics because they are strong medicines that are used to treat infections, including life threatening diseases. The antibiotics can help treat so many bacterial diseases such as viruses caused by colds, like the flu and most coughs and sore throats, ear aches or cancer issues. But not all antibiotics work against all infections. Antibiotics only work against infections caused by bacteria, fungi and certain parasites. There are two main categories of antibiotics: •…

Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) By Susha Cheriyedath, MSc White blood cells (WBCs) in our body help fight infections. There are various types of WBCs and each has its own way of fighting microbial infections. The most important WBC is called the neutrophil. The number of neutrophils in the blood is expressed as absolute neutrophil count (ANC) and it measures the percentage of neutrophils in the differential WBC count. The ANC of a healthy individual falls in the range of 2,500 to 6,000 per…

surface as free of bacteria and all other contaminants. Doctors had no regard of cross contamination. The closest things doctor did to clean their surgical utensils was wiping them on an apron and even that was a rare occurrence. Because of this, infection occurred and disease spread more…

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, caused by the bacteria genus Leptospira, that can cause a variety of symptoms and which, untreated, may lead to meningitis, kidney damage, or even death (“Leptospirosis”). Leptospires, bacteria of the genus Leptospira, appear as tightly coiled spirals and achieve optimal growth at 28-30°C, thriving in warm and humid regions. However, because most tropical, humid countries are also developing counties, chances of exposure are greater in those areas (Levett).…

wound or injury. When the infection in an acne pustule, papule or cyst spreads into the deeper layers of skin, a scar will most likes be the result. If the acne, wound or injury is superficial, the skin can heal it without scarring. Acne develops when a hair follicle or pore on the skin becomes clogged with the skin’s natural oil and dead skin cells. The bacterium that is usually on your skin combines with the oil and dead skin and an infection begins. This infection can develop in several…

that are used to treat infections which is affected from bacteria, antibiotics play a vital role in treating bacterial infections. Antibiotics do not cure every illness it just cure infections caused by bacteria but it does not treat infections caused by virus ,so before taking any antibiotics doctor’s prescription is very essential ,whether the patient is suffering from viral infection or bacterial infection. Antibiotics that are taken in over dosage during viral infections can worsen the…

offices and one of the most frequent reasons for prescribing antibiotics to children (Roland, 2010). The most common bacteria responsible for ear infections are Streptococcus pneumoniae. Otitis media occurs when the Eustachian tubes are swollen or blocked and fluid is trapped in the middle ear. This blockage happens because of allergies, colds, sinus infections, and cigarette smoke, infected or enlarged adenoids or in infants, drinking while laying down (Kivi and Yu, 2012). The presentation of…

Healthcare-Associated Infections Overview Most people around the world have a general understanding that hospitals are a place where people go to get better. However, it is not common knowledge amongst the world’s population that these are also places where infections can, and often do, occur (Fremgen, 2012). Previously termed nosocomial infections, and now referred to as healthcare-associated infections, these infections are contracted while individuals are being treated for other health…

discussion and controversy over the best method of identification and infection control that should be put into practice to prevent the spread of multidrug resistant bacteria. However, the most prevalent controversy surrounding this topic seems to be over how the taxpayer’s money is best spent related to new treatment of these microbes,…

Zika Virus Virus Virus is an infection that causes diverse of effects in the immune system and other segments of the body. The virus also can duplicate in the living cells of hosts. An infection molecule is only a piece of DNA in a defensive coat. The infection interacts with a cell, connects itself to the cell divider and infuses its DNA (and maybe a couple of compounds) into the cell. The DNA utilizes the apparatus inside the living cell to duplicate new infection particles. In the end the…