Urinary tract infection

Similarities and Differences Between Chickenpox and Shingles Chickenpox, also known as varicella and Shingles both are a viral infectious diseases that causes itchy rash and blisters or red spots. The rash of Shingles usually appears on the right or left part of the face or the body in a single line, while Chickenpox occurs in the whole body. Chickenpox is often found in children, while Shingles also known as zoster, is more common among adults. Individuals who have had chickenpox…

Alumina Dandruff is a state of hair scalp form that causes peeling white or yellow scales. It is also clinically phrased as seborrhea dermatitis of the mysterious cause. Greasy skin is frequently connected with this trouble. A lot of people have this setback which is distinct by burning and excessive peeling of the scalp. It is not infectious, infrequently serious and it can frequently be restricted. A homeopathic treatment for dandruff may be fruitful to combat this problem • Causes of…

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: WOUND MANAGEMENT. IMPARIED SKIN INTEGRITY. Related to: Abdominoperineal Resection. Invasion of a structure of the body. Changed circulation. Malnutrition. Desired outcome: Short Term Goals o To prevent infection while the wound is healing. Long Term Goals o To promote healing and recovery quickly without and complications. Assessment/Interventions: Rationales: Regularly take notes and observe the wound, record all characteristics of the site with each bag change. It…

taking acupuncture, there was a bit of discomfort where the needles were inserted. While some patients get little or no pain, some persons actually get a few bruises on the skin after the needles are removed. 2. Infection: if needles are not properly cleaned, they can cause you to get an infection, or if they are implanted a bit too deeply into the skin, they can rupture some of the delicate organs like the lungs. How long does it take for me to see…

not have TB immunisation as they were born before the immunisation was made compulsory. This explains for the high TB infection rate among elderly patients aged > 65 years old (accounted for 31.9% of the TB cases . In addition, most Singaporeans only received one dose of TB vaccine at birth and since TB antibody titres fall over time, they will become more susceptible to TB infection. Thus, the transmission will result in new TB cases in both foreign-born and local…

Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for various types of infections including skin and also respiratory tract infections. S.aureus can infect tissue when if the defensive line such as the skin or mucosal barriers had been breached. The infection caused by this bacteria can be spread in different modes such as direct contact from an infected wound, contact with the hyaluronidase, an enzyme produced by the bacteria that destroys tissues or even skin to skin contact with an infected person.…

4-Occupational Exposure management including Sharps: - Occupational exposure management, including needle stick (or “sharps”) injury, is one of the elements of Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs), which should be applied in all healthcare settings. - Needle stick (or sharp) includes items such as needles, sharp-edged instruments, any other item that may be contaminated with blood or body fluids and may cause laceration or puncture wounds, such as razors and spicules of bone and teeth.…

The Industrial Revolution was a time of innovations in technology, production, and population. Those being the positive side of the revolution, but the one downside to this was disease. This was one of the biggest problems at the time since it was so easily spread and there were many different types of diseases with no medication to get rid of them. These diseases could be waterborne or airborne. Waterborne was spread when waste contaminated the drinking, and bathing water which was often the…

than 6 months old or kids that are 11-18 years old. It is most prevalent in these age groups because babies younger than 6 months don’t have the immunizations yet, and kids 11-18 immunization has started to fade. Description Whooping cough is an infection of the respiratory system caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough causes severe, highly contagious, coughing spells, which makes it very difficult to breathe. It is referred to as whooping cough because people need to…

Meningitis occurs when "the protective membranes which cover the brain and spinal cord", become inflamed, so once "the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord" has been infected by the bacteria. (1) It will cause inflammation. (3) The infection may have serious effects in the brain that can cause fever, loss of appetite, listlessness, and periods of lost consciousness. Also, the patient with meningitis suffers from nausea, headache and vomiting. (3) If the disease not treated well,…