disease that spreads to different countries by international travel or imported goods such as contaminated seafood. On a yearly basis, there are about 100,000... ... middle of paper ... ... treatment. Rehydration therapy is the vital element of treatment for cholera. First of all, oral rehydration salts and intravenous fluids and electrolytes can lower fatalities to well under one percent. Next, antibiotic treatment, a mainstay of cholera treatment, decreases the duration of diarrhea and the stool
From herbalists during the prehistoric era to the modern-day medicine we have now, bio-medicine has always been a key science. The billions of microorganisms we are exposed to every day suggest that the possible event of contracting an illness is to be expected. Despite this, some illnesses can be treated with a small amount of acetaminophen, modern-day paracetamol. The fact that a possibly lifesaving compound exists in a small pill that can be easily obtained without prescription fascinates me.
Many children suffer from dehydration and become symptomatic quickly. In an article by Spandorfer, Alessandrini, Joffe, Localio, and Shaw, it was found that approximately 10% of children admitted suffer from dehydration due to gastroenteritis (2005). Oral hydration cannot always be achieved especially if the child is vomiting as well as suffering from diarrhea, which leads parents to take their children to the hospital for care. Parents may need education and emotional support in the prevention of dehydration
The oral rehydration therapy is amazing because it has the ability to kill the virus as soon as possible. The 17.1 sheet states ort involves “a solution containing antimicrobial agents that kill the virus” and ORT/IRT is the only intervention that kills the virus and
Introduction to Microbiology Pathogen paper Vibrio cholera Nazarbayev University Taxonomy and Morphology Vibrio cholerae is a gram-negative bacterium which is causative agent for the diarrheal disease cholera. Vibrio cholerae is a member of the Vibrionaceae family, which is a facultative anaerobic and is capable of respiratory and fermentative metabolism. It does not form spores and its motility is due to the single polar flagellum. Vibrios are highly halophylic and are very sensitive
Gastroenteritis, sometimes referred to as infectious diarrhoea is a common disease that affects millions of people annually. It is a disease caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites that enter the human body and spread, which induce symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and nausea. Although it is a common occurrence in society and is usually not harmful, cases of gastroenteritis in less developed countries may have more fatal repercussions due to their inability to access ample means
medical illness and had no clinical findings on examination. Blood tests showed corrected calcium of 4.22mmol/L (NR 2.20 -2.60) with suppressed paired PTH of 1.45pmol/L (NR1.60- 6.9). Her renal function was initially impaired, but normalized with rehydration. Her liver function tests, full blood count, vitamin D, myeloma screen and serum ACE levels were all within normal limits. Ultra sound scan (USS) of kidneys, USS of parathyroid and computerized tomography (CT) of thorax, abdomen and pelvis were
also appeared malnourished and lethargic. As I held the baby in my arms and administered some homemade oral rehydration solution, I was intrigued at the sense of connection I shared with this baby
Monique and the Mango Rains Monique and the Mango Rains describes a companionship that progresses between the writer, Kris Holloway, and a local health care worker or midwife in the Nampossela village, Mali, for the period of the writer’s Peace Corps assignment there, from 1989 to 1991. After reading the book which mentions the maternal and neonatal situation in Mali, one of the poorest countries in the world, is pitiable. (1) Child birth takes place under lantern light, in Mud bricks with profuse
opportunities by highlighting interventions that are relatively inexpensive, yet have the potential to reduce the disease burden substantially2. The examples that demonstrate the effectiveness of CEA can be evaluated using an example set forth using oral rehydration therapy (ORT) in young children. This example contests that ORT does not diminish the incidence of diarrhea, but dramatically reduces its severity and the associated mortality rate2. The data presented demonstrated that it could cost only US$2
patients with diarrhea in many tropic regions to replace the fluid loss from the gastrointestinal tract and to reduce the need for hospitalisation. The osmolarity of tender coconut water is slightly greater than that of WHO recommended ORS (Oral Rehydration Therapy) solution. Presence of other biological constituents like amino acids, enzymes, minerals, and fatty acids may account for this higher osmolarity. Nonetheless, unlike WHO-ORS, its water is very low in sodium and chlorides, but rich in sugars
They distributed critical life saving drugs as Oral rehydration Therapy to the remotest area. Demand: Uniliver, which has a wide range of products for lower income population, in their advertisements focus on the return on buyer’s investment. Rather than focusing on conventional advertising methods, they have
Marburg virus belongs to the genus Marburgvirus in the family Filoviridae, and causes a grave hemorrhagic fever, known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever (MHF), in twain humans and nonhuman primates. Basic Safety measures for medical personnel and others who are taking care of presumed individuals who may be contaminated with Marburg disease. Marburg Virus, Akin to the more widely known Ebola hemorrhagic fever, MHF is portrayed by systemic viral replication, lowering the body’s normal immune response to
Cultural Safety and the Family Systems Model applied in Nursing Cultural Safety and the Family Systems Model are concepts that have been incorporated into today’s nursing practice. This paper supports the view that all nursing care goes beyond the individual patient (client). Nursing Care must ensure equality in all groups of people and must include the family unit when caring for a client. Andrew is a 1 year 10 month old boy. He was born premature and was hospitalized after birth with RSV (Respiratory
Abeer Tadrus and Hadjer Sahraoui BIO-325-01 Dr. McLaughlin 3/20/2014 Clostridium perfringens Clostridium perfringens is a gram-positive spore-forming bacillus involved in foodborne illness and wound infection. It is an obligate anaerobe and the only member of the genus Clostridium that is non-motile. This microorganism is normally present in soil and decaying vegetation and is an inhabitant of animal and human intestines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, C
Diseases in Third World Countries Nowadays, infectious diseases are responsible for more than 13 million deaths a year; over the next hour alone, 1 500 people will die from an infectious disease, and over half of them will be children under five. In developing countries, one over two deaths is caused by an infectious disease. In this essay I will talk about the main diseases responsible for deaths in third world countries, what helps to eradicate them and what are the obstacles to this eradication
and are able to handle 75% of all the diseases(illnesses), health problems of both individuals and the community. The area of coverage by the CHW include: • First Aid for injuries • Immunization • Vaccination • Provision of antibiotics • Oral rehydration therapy • Growth monitoring • Nutrition Education/Information • Micronutrient supplementation(vitamin A, Iron) • Maternal and Child health There is a referral procedure, where the CHW can refer seriously ill patients to the nearest health facility
Chapter 2 2. Theoretical backgrounds 2.1 Human body Food, water and oxygen are life-sustaining substance essential to human life. Food provides both energy and the material needed for body cells. Nutrients are nourishing substances in food. These are needed for growth and development from childhood to entire life cycle for maintenance of body functions (Aguilera and Stanley, 1999). Food, water and oxygen are life-sustaining substance essential to human life. Nutrients are nourishing substances