Infection

science students regarding infection prevention and control which included study of 162 students, where 31 were medical students,114 were nursing students and 17 were studying radiology, medical student’s perception regarding disinfection was found to be higher (73%) compared to nursing students (66%) and radiology students (61%) (Ojulong et al,2013). In a cross-sectional study which was done in Kasturba medical college in Mangalore, Karnataka ,India to assess awareness of infection prevention…

oil by collecting one drop of oregano oil mixing together with a teaspoon of olive oil. At the stage, you can apply put it on your skin or nail SINUS INFECTION Get a pot of water that is at its steaming point ,add few drops of oregano oil to it, next is for you to inhale the steam. Be careful when inhaling it because it is very hot. ORAL INFECTIONS LIKE THRUSH You will have to mix a drop of oregano oil with a teaspoon full of cold coconut oil. Put it in the mouth and wait for a few minute and…

Introduction Measles remains a leading vaccine-preventable cause of child mortality worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where almost half of the estimated 454,000 measles deaths in 2004 occurred (Moss & Griffin, 2006). This highly contagious virus can lead to pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death. Background of Microbe/Disease Measles, which is also known as Rubeola, is a part of the Morbillivirus Paramyxoviridae family. The name measles is Latin for miserable and myxa…

Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease: The spread of infectious diseases in hospitals and health care organizations has been one of the major factors contributing to the loss of lives in the health care industry. As a result, there have been numerous efforts by the health care facilities and workers towards the prevention of the spread of infectious diseases within the facilities. Most of these health care organizations have developed and implemented comprehensive policies and…

Getting an infection from improper care during or after insertion of a central line is the last thing you want to have while in the hospital. An infection that can happen is a bloodstream infection, in which bacteria enters though the site of insertion or one of the hubs on the catheter and ends up in your bloodstream. This paper will discuss Kaiser Permanente’s policy on central venous catheter, also known as a central line, care and dressing change, and whether it follows the current…

avoided except in cases of chronic/ stage 4 osteomyelitis as surgery can further introduce pathogens to the bones and worsen the infection.12 It is very important to start treatment for osteomyelitis as early and as effective as possible in order to avoid complications such as bone necrosis, weakened bone, systemic infections, and sepsis as a result.12 Further infection of the bone may also occur in untreated osteomyelitis which may lead to a need for amputation of the bone.12 E. Conclusion…

of Pathogen: Bacteria 1. What is the pathology of the disease? Strep throat is an infection in which bacteria lives in a person’s nose and throat. The bacteria causes sore throat, and pain when swallowing. The tonsils become red and swollen, with white patches or streaks of pus at times. In order to fight the infection, the immune system produces antibodies to help destroy the bacteria. Because the immune system is ramping up, 101 degree and above…

Sooner rather than later not very far from today, another exceedingly irresistible infection advances over the globe. The greater part of individuals who get exposed to the disease experience only this season's flu virus, fever, and migraines. All things considered there is a to a great degree an unfortunate one percent that the infection reasons "lock in". Casualties who are caught in their own bodies completely alert and mindful, yet can't make any outside connections or developments with…

Introduction Norovirus infection causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis) and food poisoning. It is caused by exposure to a virus in a group of similar viruses called noroviruses. Norovirus spreads very easily from person to person (is very contagious). It often occurs in places where people are in close contact, such as schools, hospitals, and restaurants. You can get it from food, water, surfaces, or other people who have the virus (are contaminated). Norovirus is…

highly contagious infection that creates red sores on the face area. It has more than 300,000 cases per year. Impetigo is mainly a skin infection in infants and children. How it spreads is by skin to skin contact. Some symptoms you want to look for is face sores around the nose or mouth. The only form of treatment is antibiotics which only shortens the time of infection. Ways to prevent impetigo is basic skin care to keep your skin healthy, and to prevent the spread of infection always wash the…