Upper respiratory tract infection

relevant bacteria that can cause signs and symptoms given in the case study and rationale for including each of them (1 sentence maximum for each). An elderly man at the hospital emergency has symptoms of high temperature (at 103oF) and an above respiratory rate. Possible bacterial pathogens that could have caused his illness are: Haemophilus influenza – this bacterium, which is more susceptible to the elderly and excess users of alcohol, infects the blood and produces toxins that cause the…

In the article “Investigation of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in Moroccan patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases”. The author goes on to talk about the effect of chlamydia pneumoniae has on patients with cardio vascular disease. According to the article cardiovascular disease is one of the highest leading causes of deaths in less-developed countries. Genetic and environmental factors can cause cardiovascular disease ending with athlerscorisis which is buildup of plaque in the arties.…

stomach related framework is to handle the supplements assimilated from the small digestive system. Bile from the liver discharged into the small digestive tract additionally assumes an imperative part in processing fat. Likewise, the liver is the body's substance "manufacturing plant." It takes the crude materials consumed by the digestive tract and makes all the different chemicals the body needs to work. The liver additionally detoxifies conceivably unsafe chemicals. It separates and secretes…

Infectious Disease: Pertussis Bria Walker University of Missouri-Kansas City Pertussis is an upper respiratory tract infectious disease, which is severely contagious. Also known as the whooping cough. Bordetella Pertussis is the known bacteria that causes the infection. This bacteria irritates the airway causing it to swell. The swelling of the airway presents in an uncontrollable cough and difficult breathing. Each deep breath that is taken, it is said that you can hear a whooping sound;…

There are two types of treatment procedures: One is In-patient (those patients who need to be hospitalized) and the other is out-patient (those who do not require to stay overnight in the hospital). Acute care diseases such as pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, abscess, fracture and several others can be managed as out-patient services in the physician’s office, urgent care center, or the ER. However, if the severity of the disease increases and the need for constant monitoring of…

One of the biggest impediments to the success of college students, other than finals week, is illnesses. Flu season generally begins in October and ends in May. Which means, on top of all their classes and for most of the school year, college students must worry about the flu, especially because they are densely packed in the dormitories, which allows for easy spreading of illnesses. Despite this, few students tend to get vaccinated for the flu, even if it may be offered for free. To enact a…

cough was described as wet and productive. Also, the patient presented some episodes of blood in the green sputum. At the time of admission, the patient was afebrile and had a good appetite. This cystic fibrotic patient was diagnosed with a lung infection related to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. As a result, patient was placed in droplet and contact precautions. Her vital signs at the time of assessment…

Enterobacter are ubiquitous in nature. Animals contain Enterobacter in their intestinal tracts allowing for further transmission of the bacteria in soil, water and sewage (Britannica). In humans, pathogenic Enterobacter, such as E. cloacae, result in bacteremia, urinary tract infections (UTIs), intra-abdominal infections, endocarditis, lower respiratory infections, septic arthritis, and CNS and ophthalmic infections (Medscape). The management of these diseases is difficult due to the organism’s…

a) Cystic fibrosis affects ion transport in what type of cells? (1 mark) Cystic fibrosis affects ion transport in epithelial cells b) The CFTR protein regulates the transport of a number of ions; name 2 of these ions. (2 marks) The CFTR protein regulates the transport of Cl- and Na+ c) Explain why a defective CFTR gene could cause Dan to produce very salty sweat. (5 marks) The normal function of the CFTR gene provides instructions for making a protein channel called the cystic fibrosis…

City brings her 6-year-old child to see her primary care physician, complaining that her child has seemed “off” for the past month. The child has been extremely fatigued and taking multiple naps during the day that do not seem to refresh her. She is normally a good sleeper at night and recently has begun to have trouble with multiple awakenings. The child has also complained multiple times of frequent headaches throughout the week. She has also been seen to exhibit some confusion while playing…