Bacterial Infections of Humans Caused by Bites of Animals (NOT insects) Introduction Animal bites on humans may cause open wounds or even crushing injuries. Like us, all animals carry certain bacteria or viruses that can cause illness if passed on to humans via the open wounds. The pathogen entry pathway for these zoonotic infections include bites or scratches, and direct contact saliva or waste. These diseases bring about a considerable amount of inconvenience to humans and therefore, the greatest
This infection is a standout amongst the most deadly and horrific infections known to development. Ebola hemorrhagic fever is serious, regularly deadly and it influences monkeys, gorillas and people. The Ebola infection is a part of a group of RNA infections known as filovirus (family Filoviridae). At the point when amplified by an electron magnifying instrument, these infections have the presence of long string-shape, with little snare or circle toward one side. There have been four recognized strains
Chlamydia Chlamydial infection is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States today. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 4 million new cases occur each year. The highest rates of chlamydial infection are in 15 to 19-year old adolescents regardless of demographics or location. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a serious complication of chlamydial infection, has emerged as a major cause of infertility among women of childbearing
VIRAL INFECTIONS: THE TRUE WHYS AND WHAT NOWS It all started with a little tickling in my throat. I forged ahead, knowing all too well what that feeling meant, I was getting sick. I convinced myself to just not think about it and it would just go away. This whole time there was an army of alien species amassing in my bloodstream and older cells. They are horrifyingly ugly, like something straight out of H. R. Geiger’s imagination. They writhe and twitch while they are on the hunt for one of your
Opportunistic HIV infections Description- opportunistic HIV infections are those infections that are caused to a HIV positive person, when his CD4 count starts decreasing. Opportunistic HIV infections can be treated with strong antiretroviral drugs that aim to uplift the CD4 count and keep our immunity system stronHETEROSEXUAL HIV INFECTION Description- Heterosexual HIV infection is the most common reason for the spread of the disease. Heterosexual HIV infection may not be the major cause in
Preventing Hospital Associated Infections Booth, K. A. (2016). Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). Journal Of Continuing Education Topics & Issues, 18(1), 18-23 Booth who is part of a software company that specializes in educational solutions for allied health and nursing education discuss the prevention of hospital acquired infections. Healthcare associated infections previously known as nosocomial infections are infections that occur secondary due to numerous different factors
conditions. And for a disease to be infectious, there is what is called ‘’chain of infection’’ that takes place before. And this can be seen in the below diagram: Chain of Infection Diagram 1. This chain of infection develops when each link connects to the other. That means it must link up together in order to be infectious diseases. However, the breaking away of any of the link will mean that, transmission of infection is stopped. On the other hand, breaking of any chain can stop the transmission
Impetigo is a skin infection that occurs in young children ages 2-6, which is why it is called school sores. It characterized as a highly contagious bacterial infection. Children account for 70% of all cases of impetigo. It is most common in closed areas such as schools, daycares, and barracks. Impetigo can be caused by Group A streptococcus and can sometimes occur in adults who have skin conditions such as eczema. Conditions that also cause impetigo include chickenpox, insect bites, burns, dermatitis
Hookworm Infection Hookworm infection is an infection caused by parasitic roundworms that can live in the intestines or lungs. Hookworm infection is uncommon in the United States but is very common in developing parts of the world, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Young hookworms (larvae) can enter the skin and travel to the lungs through the bloodstream. The hookworms can move up the windpipe (trachea) and down into the digestive tract. Adult hookworms can live for a year or more inside
human body. They are very helpful to the human system, but can as well cause infections to the human bodies under certain situation. And for a disease to be infectious, there is what is called ‘’chain of infection’’ which means each chain must connect to the other for the concept (infectious diseases) to be effective. And this can be seen in the below diagram: Chain of Infection Diagram 1. This chain of infection develops when each link connects to the other. That means it must link up together
their everyday lives, but what would happen if one were to go into the hospital and pick up an infection as a result of being in the hospital? This does happen to patients who are in healthcare facilities. These illnesses or infections are called nosocomial infections. One of the most common nosocomial infections is the Urinary Tract Infection, which is also called a UTI. Of all the nosocomial infections, UTIs make up about forty percent of them and of these forty percent, about eight percent are
Healthcare-associated infections are a big issue in hospitals. They are the highest cause of morbidity and mortality rates in hospitalized patients. Due to increasing prevention methods, there has been a decrease in infections, but there is still a way to go. In detail, common infections are central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter care urinary tract infections, surgical site infections and transmission of Clostridium difficile. Lessons and Knowledge Central line-associated bloodstream
Bacterial Skin Infection Cellulitis is a fairly common bacterial infection of the skin. Cellulitis actually means “inflammation of the cells”. This infection is usually caused by the bacteria Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. Cellulitis infection can occur in anyone, yet there are some risk factors and a more susceptible population. Cellulitis is an “opportunistic” infection which occurs through breaks in the skin. Redness, warmth, swelling and pain are symptoms of this infection. Seeking medical
Infection Control in the Home If you have an infection or are taking care of someone who has an infection, it is important to know how to keep the infection from spreading. Follow these guidelines to help stop the spread of infection and talk to your health care provider. HOW ARE INFECTIONS SPREAD? In order for an infection to spread, the following must be present: A germ. This may be a virus, bacteria, fungus, or parasite. A place for the germ to live. This may be on a person, animal
neonatal develops an infection in their fragile bodies. This paper examines the ways that they could develop infections that harm them. The ANA states, “individuals who become nurses are expected to adhere to the ideals and morals norms of the profession and also to embrace them as a part of what it means to be a nurse.” (Code of Ethics, n.d.). German NICUs participated in a study of very low birth weight infants (VLBW) from 2006-2011 and found that an outbreak of severe neonatal infection occurred within
In order to prevent spread of infection, proper steps are needed to be performed everyday and after almost every task. Although this may seem drastic, it is important to keep patients, loved ones and yourself free from infections. In the brochure, Five Things You Can do To Prevent Infection (2015), outlines ways how to prevent microbes from entering the body. This brochure would benefit both healthcare providers and non-healthcare workers. The practices depicted in this brochure help aid and protect
Pictures of yeast infection will make you want to think seriously about infection by fungus more specifically by yeast. Single celled, yeast is able to multiply and make your life a living hell. This description can only be confirmed by people who continue to suffer from new and recurring infections. There is general discomfort when you have yeast overgrowth and women tend to suffer more. You will find many pictures of the infection on the internet and some of the places or areas of the body you
Chicken Pox is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a type of herpes virus. It is contracted by contact with actual lesions or by respiratory secretions and there is a 10-21 day incubation period during which your child is developing the illness but does not show any symptoms and is not contagious (until the very last 1 or 2 days before the pox appear.). Once the vesicles show up there are likely to be many more on the way for between 3 and 7 more days and your child is contagious
So far this unit of study has educated me on the fundamentals of infection control and vital signs. These may seem like basic or simple topics to learn, but for a nursing student these are ultimately very important and come into play everyday for the rest of their career. Thus it is crucial to have a great understanding of the basics of nursing. The introduction to infection control taught me that there is a greater importance than ‘just’ washing hands, that it is an actual matter of serious illness
clinical infections is often due to multidrug resistance and/or antibiotic tolerance. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a widespread, opportunistic, gram-negative, bacterial pathogen that readily develops multidrug resistance and is responsible for causing acute and persistent infections (Starkey et al, 2014). P. aeruginosa thrives in moist environments, primarily as waterborne and soil-borne organisms (Chen, 2015). It is found on medical equipment including catheters, which can cause cross-infections in hospitals