Pelvic inflammatory disease

Huntington’s disease (HD) is one of many neurological conditions that exist and is prevalent in about 7 people per 100,000 (Lundy-Ekman, 2013, p. 245). It is more commonly seen areas of a predominantly white population, such as Europe, North America, as well as Australia, due to a higher frequency of certain alleles that are repeated in these populations (Walker, 2007, p. 221). This disease is classified as a neurodegenerative disorder, which is a term that is used to describe CNS…

Disease respects no border. Today’s globalized society expands opportunities for pathogens to spread easily, increases pathogen resistance to drugs, and potentializes unintentional and intentional release of pathogens through bioterrorism. A recent Ebola outbreak caused regional instability in the U.S. and abroad. Countries without a strong public health system pose a threat to the U.S. and the rest of the world during pandemic crises. Our health and wellness is dependent on international…

There are so many different types of autoimmune diseases in society today, but on of the most common diseases among us humans today is Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is a serious autoimmune disorder/ disease where if a person ingest gluten it can lead to the damaging of their small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in every 133 Americans or even 1 in every 100 people worldwide. That is about 1% of the population. Also, two and one-half million Americans are undiagnosed and are at risk for…

8-15% of meningococcal meningitis (meningitis caused by N. menigitidis) are fatal Even when the disease is diagnosed early and adequate treatment is started, 8% to 15% of patients die, often within 24 to 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. If untreated, meningococcal meningitis is fatal in 50% of cases and may result in brain damage, hearing loss or disability in 10% to 20% of survivors. How many people a year on average die from meningitis in America? The national meningitis association…

than as documented in the past. Infectious diseases have been the major killers of humans. It is only within the last century that they have been replaced by chronic diseases and injuries as primary killers in the United States. Worldwide, infectious diseases still account for 25 percent of all deaths. The major advances in infectious disease control to date have been through protection of food and water and through immunizations. New infectious diseases could spread only as fast and far as…

Did you know about fifty-one percent of people die of anthrax a year? Anthrax is a serious infectious illness caused by a microbe called Bacillus anthracis that lives in soil. The good thing about anthrax that it is hard to get in the United States. Anthrax history has been widely more common in 2001. It was first discovered from ancient origins in 1250 BC. Anthrax is known as one of the worst biological attacks in the country. So far anthrax has attacked resulted in five deaths and 17 illness…

have Huntington’s Disease or know someone that does or just want to learn more about Huntington’s Disease (HD)? Well if you do then this is the perfect research paper to read! HD is an inherited genetic disorder that causes nerve cells in your brain to get destroyed. George Summer Huntington discovered HD in 1850-1916. Huntington’s Disease is also sometimes called Huntington's chorea, Huntington chronic progressive hereditary chorea, Huntington's chorea, Huntington's disease. HD is a very…

active with one partner and had has two partners in the last year. She is not using any form of birth control at this time. The use of condoms to protect her from sexually transmitted diseases was not disclosed in this case. Subjective Assessment: GYN: Lower abdominal pain for two days…

Sexually Transmitted Infections Alysa N. Knowles Lennard, HS; HCC Community College Sexually Transmitted Infections The entire Earth’s populous will become sick during their life, but one group of maladies is effectively avoidable. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections caused by bacteria that thrives in or around the genitals and are spread by contact with them. Every sexually active person is at risk for an STI, risk is reduced to zero when abstinence is practiced; reduced…

social, and environmental aspects. All these dimensions converge together to form particular places of health that influence disease exposure and transmission. King asserts that a political ecology framework applied to health provides insight into “how health is situated within political, economic, cultural, and environmental systems that intersect to shape the spread of disease and decision-making options” (King 49). By taking into account these dynamic multiscalar processes, we can see how…