A. Histoplasmosis is a type of fungus that lives in the environment, mainly in areas of birds or bats dropping in humid areas. It is not a series condition unless it spreads throughout the body. One can develop this by breathing in spores of fungus in areas with bird or bat droppings. It is usually transmitted through spores becoming airborne by demolition projects. This fungus grows mainly in central southeastern and mid- atlantic states. This fungus thrives in in damp soil and rich organic material
Chapter Three: Histoplasma Capsulatum This final microbe is far less dangerous and easier to comprehend than the formerly mentioned ones. Histoplasma Capsulatum, often called histoplasmosis, is caused by a fungus called Histoplasma (1). This fungus thrives within earthy environments with lots of soil filled with bird and bat droppings (1). It is found mainly in the United States, specifically within the central and eastern states, such as around the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys (1). The fungus
inhale spores released from the guano. Fresh droppings often carry this disease. While bats are also carriers of rabies, this fatal disease can only be contracted through direct contact with the animal, rather than by droppings left behind. Histoplasmosis is a higher risk factor as it’s easier to come into contact with. It’s important that homeowners don’t allow bat guano to build up in the home. Who’s at Risk Bat dung in your attic is dangerous—for some more than others. Occupation, age, and physical
The Common Starling, otherwise known as Sturnus Vulgaris or European Starling, is a medium sized songbird that is a member of the Sturnidae bird family. These birds are known to mimic sounds from other species and can even mimic human speech when held in captivity. They are very stout in their build and have short tails. They change color depending on the season, such as purple-green feathers in the summer and brown feathers with white spots in the winter. Common Starlings originated in Europe, specifically
The sale of cigarettes and tobacco is a multi-billion dollar industry, but is it truly worth all the problems that stem from their use. Health care costs are extremely high due to all the health problems associated with cigarettes and tobacco. Even though research has proven time and time again the harmful effects of cigarettes, and the rising cost of health care caused by cigarettes our government will not take a stand and stop all manufacturing of the horrible toxins. Every year new medical
Bats are the most common carriers of rabies, which always leads to death in infected and untreated humans. Also, inhaled droppings can cause histoplasmosis which may lead to severe illness in the very young, very old, and immune-compromised. So how do you get rid of bats? Find the Bats Bats are fairly easily identified if there is one flying around your house, but if there is one bat there are
Respiratory disease is a major health problem and had become control of epidemic and pandemic disease in health care. (WHO, 2007). Nowadays, respiratory disease is global problem that occur in both developed and developing countries. Over 50 million of world population suffers from respiratory diseases. Respiratory system is very essential for human beings to live as this exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide for respiration. Respiratory disease is a pathologic condition that affects all the parts
a bat infestation. Bat mites are similar to lice or scabies, and can be a troubling ailment to get rid of. Bat mites can affect adults, children, and even household pets. Another possible infectious disease caused from bat invasions is called Histoplasmosis. It is a respiratory illness caused from the inhalation of poisonous spores from bat
Vitamin D is one of the essential nutrients that we need in our bodies and what makes us healthy. Vitamin D's functions in the body by digesting calcium, which both calcium and vitamin D can keep bones and strong and healthy, and constrain the release of parathyroid hormone. This hormone consumes bone tissue, which provides the bones thin and fragile. Also, vitamin D can enact as a role in muscle formation and the immune system, which the immune system can prevent illnesses and fight off infections
“Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a blood-borne virus typically transmitted via sexual intercourse, shared intravenous drug paraphernalia, and mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), which can occur during the birth processor during breastfeeding.” There is no cure for HIV or AIDS but over time different types of medications have been developed that slows down the advancement of the disease. AIDS is a lethal disease that is caused by HIV. HIV destroys the immune system and causes the body to not
Bacterial pneumonia also known as Streptococcus pneumoniae is pneumonia caused by a Gram-positive bacterium that often lives in the throat of people who do not have pneumonia bacteria.When the inflammation caused by pneumonia occurs in the alveoli (microscopic air sacs in the lungs), they fill with fluid. The lungs lose elasticity and cannot take oxygen into the blood, or remove carbon dioxide from the blood, as efficiently as usual. When the alveoli has trouble work efficiently, one’s lungs has
ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF BIRD Birds have direct and indirect economic and cultural values for people. Birds are important for humans due to many reasons. Birds provide us food, medicine, fertilizers and also bring about pollinations. Birds are a part of the food chain. Birds also perform vital ecological role, besides their economical role. They are critical links within the vast food chains and webs that exist in the ecosystem. The economic importance of birds can be studied into two parts –
Microbes are microscopic life forms, usually too small to be seen by the naked eye. Although many microbes are single-celled, there are also numerous multi-cellular organisms. The human body has 10-100 trillion microbes living on it, making it one giant super-organism. Since the first link between microbes and diseases was made, people have been advised to wash their hands. Scientists, however, have recently started to investigate more closely how the microbes that call the human body home affect
Bob Dylan: A Legend "An artist inoculates his world with disillusionment," said the infamous writer, Henry Miller. Robert Allen Zimmerman, grandchild of Welsh-Jewish immigrants, was born on May 24, 1941 in Hibbing, Minnesota, near Duluth. About fifteen years later, he took on the name Bob Dylan unknowingly stamping himself and his name in folk music history forever. Dylan began writing poetry and song lyrics at a young age and came to the name of Bob Dylan after the poet Dylan Thomas
An undocumented Somali refugee, Mohamed, entered a meatpacking plant, hoping to earn money for his family, promising them that they would never go hungry again. Once inside the plant he discovered a “dimly lit, poorly ventilated, and extraordinarily unsanitary” room filled with people working shoulder to shoulder. Once hired, Mohamed experienced unsafe working conditions, racism, and day after day of misery, until one day he got fired because he was no longer able to perform his job, due to an injury
INTRODUCTION There is an abundant amount of animal species in the world. They all have adapted and evolved to survive in their surroundings. Some have grown fins, others legs, and still others wings. One of the animals that has grown wings is the bat. The bat is a truly great creature. It has all the characteristics of mammals while also possessing the skill of a bird in flight. There are more than 800 species of bats in the world. They are of many different sizes, shapes, and lifestyles. They live
ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF BIRD Birds have direct and indirect economic and cultural values for people. Birds are important for a lot of reasons. Birds provide us food, medicine, fertilizers and also bring about pollinations. They are important because they are a part of the food chain. Birds are also important because they help spread seeds around and thus help with the planting process. Birds also perform vital ecological role, besides their economical role. They are critical links within the fast
The Immune System The immune system is a network of organs that contain cells which recognize foreign substances and destroys them. All living organisms are exposed to harmful substances and most can protect themselves in several ways, either with physical barriers or chemicals that repel and kill them. It protects vertebrates against viruses, bacteria, fungi and other parasites. These viruses are called pathogens. The immune system is known to help in the fight against cancer. A type
Nursing Care Plan CLIENT CLINICAL PICTURE Mr. GB is a 78 year old white male admitted to Bay Pines VAMC on 6/18/96. for " atypical chest pain and hemoptysis". V/S BP 114/51, P 84, R 24, T 97.4. He seems alert and oriented x 3 and cheerful. Bowel sounds present x 4. Pt. has a red area on his coccyx. Silvadene treatments have been started. Pt. Has a fungal lung infection with a pleural suction drainage tube inserted in his chest . Pt is extremely thin with poor skin turgor with