Infectious disease

Mononucleosis Overview: The mononucleosis or glandular fever is an infectious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is characterized by sore throat, swollen glands and fatigue, which can last for weeks. It affects more adolescents and young adults and produces lifelong immunity against the virus. The integrated medicine addresses this disease with measures to combat the symptoms, with a nutritious diet to support the immune system, with massage and homeopathic remedies. Causes:…

The first Ebola epidemic was in West Africa in 2014. The countries hit hardest by the virus as well as the rest of the world was at a loss as to how to control the disease and minimize the number of people infected. Since the epidemic, scientists have been able to create a number of treatment drugs to help minimize the morbidity rate and help control the next outbreak. There currently is not an established treatment drug or vaccine for Ebola, but there are a number of different options in the…

in the health care work force to prevent major outbreaks. As the world advances in many aspects, health care is a major one. Over the course of medical history immunizations have been created and distributed successfully lowering risk of certain diseases. Many individuals receive the recommended vaccinations at birth as well as many do not. When infants are born there is a list of vaccines recommended by the CDC and possibly his/her pediatrician.…

Josie Caskey Health Behavior & Health Promotion Phillips 6 Sept 2016 Topic Brief: Pertussis For my health topic I choose the infectious disease, pertussis. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Infection occurs from breathing in the bacteria carried on droplets of others coughs and sneezes. The bacteria then attaches itself to the lining of the airways in the respiratory system which allows the release of toxins that…

preventing infectious diseases; widespread immunity due to vaccination is largely responsible for the worldwide eradication of smallpox and the restriction of diseases such as polio, measles, and tetanus from much of the world. The World Health…

The Pediatricians Dilemma: Refusing the Refusers of Infant Vaccines is an article published in Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics, written by Stan L. Block. In this article he breaks down current problems in the nation with UN- or under-vaccinated children and the widely publicized measles outbreaks. Block wants to reveal the concerns behind parents who refuse to have their infants vaccinated and whether or not it is fair to refuse them as patients in Pediatric practices. According to studies…

for young children in the early education and care services, educators and staff need to be vaccinated. Pertussis, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), varicella and hepatitis A are four popular vaccine-preventable diseases and all educators and other staff are suggested to immunize against these diseases by The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (2012). Pertussis is also called whooping cough. It is a respiratory infection that can lead to long bursts of coughing (State Government of…

cases coming from Asian and African continents (Erazo et al 2014). Through this essay we will show why Tuberculosis is a major health issue in society today and how it is linked to social and environmental determinants. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that targets the lungs, it is caused by TB bacteria, individuals affected by this bacterium have a 10% chance of conducting tuberculosis and having serious fatal risks (WHO) These odds can be significantly increased due to social and…

unexplainable disease that was killing people left and right and nobody seemed to understand how it started. Over time it led doctors and citizens to go berserk due to the lack of information on the the deadly virus. Both of these viruses killed thousands and decreased the world’s population tremendously in just a short period of time. In the Immunized for Good article, studies showed that “clustering of unvaccinated people in certain communities”have had a higher “at-risk for infectious disease…

Introduction Legionnaires’ Disease is a kind of common pneumonia and caused by bacteria, Legionella Pneumophila. Legionnaires’ Disease becomes more and more in recent years in Hong Kong. Background information The first outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease happened in 1976 which found in Philadelphia in the United States and caused 34 people to die. It is an acute bacterial disease, its incubation period is 2-10 days. Thus, the most common transmission of Legionella are disseminate sprays and…