Emerging Infectious Diseases Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are the third leading cause of death in the United States and the first leading cause of death worldwide (3). Thus, should EID's be considered an oncoming threat to human existence or is it God's response to our unbiblical stewardship of the Earth or is it nature's practical solution to overpopulation. Past EIDs Since the beginning of time, human existence has been overwhelmed by threatening diseases. To begin with, leprosy
eradicate this disease. Since there is no vaccine, drugs combinations become important elements in treating hepatitis C globally. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is previously dealt with using combinations of drugs such as pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin (RVB). These drugs are dependent on several factors such as HCV genotype, treatment duration, past treatment, side effects and the patient condition. In 2013, a promising antiviral drug, sofosbuvir, brings hope to the eradication of all genotypes
The Hanta Virus The hanta virus is not a new foe to humanity. This mysterious and sometimes fatal disease has plagued humanity for over 1000 years. This virus, most likely originating in China over 1000 years ago, is transmitted by human contact with mice. Only relatively recently has the hanta virus captured the attention of the United States. Although the hanta virus has been known for such a long time, there is little known about the virus. In the United States most cases are found in the southwestern
count. Depression, irritability, sleep disturbances, anxiety and personality changes have also been noted as adverse effects of this treatment. But the most significant side effect of ribavirin is hemolytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia due to destruction of red blood cells. Other side effects with ribavirin include cough, and some shortness of breath. There also may be some rashes. There is also the risk of birth defects. In spite of these reported side effects, the virus can be completely
think to myself “ could this be what i found in my pancakes the other day?!” I started to freak out, but then I found the cure, Ribavirin I sat back in my chair with relief. I walked over to the phone and I called my dad. I told him he had some disease lassa fever, and that it was a very deadly, my dad started freaking out, but i told him that there was a cure, called Ribavirin. He was filled with
An estimated 242,251 Canadians, and 150 million people worldwide are chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus, and more than 350 000 people die every year from hepatitis C-related liver diseases.1 Hepatitis C can lead to other serious diseases, such as liver failure, death, etc. But without any vaccines available to prevent the contraction of the disease, it may be hard to avoid. Due to disease generally being asymptomatic many people are unaware that they have it, further spreading the disease
Patient education is closely related to the long term consequences of liver failure and what the patient can do to ensure continued health. Hepatitis C is spread through the transmission of tainted blood, through blood transfusions with infected blood, sharing of infected needles, hemodialysis, and unsafe sex. Other methods of infection include and any means where blood to blood crossing occurs such as sharing swabs or spoons. (Lewis et al, 2010, p.1166). The easiest way to prevent the spread of
TREATMENT Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever CCHF is well known fatal disease produced by Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus CCHFV.The disease prevailed in approximately 30 countries.[1] Recent experimentations indicate Ribavirin as most effective drug against CCHF . During treatment ribavirin was given to patients of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever CCHF for specific period of exposure and effective results were observed. Antibodies IgM and IgG were produced against virus that prevented the viral infection
Infection control is very important in the health care profession. Health care professionals, who do not practice proper infection control, allow themselves to become susceptible to a number of infections. Among the most dreaded of these infections are: hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Another infection which has more recently increased in prevalence is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). These infections are all treated differently
Hantavirus Hantavirus is a virus in the Bunyaviridae family of viruses. Dr. Lee Ho Wang from Korea discovered Hantavirus in the early 1950s. Though the virus is commonly found in rodents, it does not cause disease in the rodents. Disease results when the virus is transmitted to humans. A common way of contracting Hantavirus is from breathing in dust that has been contaminated by an infected rodent’s saliva, feces or urine or the infected dust gets into broken skin. It is also transmitted by the
As terrorists groups become better financed and more sophisticated, the opportunity for terrorism in the United States and Europe becomes much greater. Within the sphere of bio-terrorism, there are a variety of agents for terrorist groups to utilize, ranging from Category A, B, and C bioweapon agents. The whole board of biological weapon agents highlights the goal that terrorists have in common: to attack our core human biology and kindle the growing panic within each of us. Introduction Parallel
HEPATITIS C There is a disease spreading out in the world called Hepatitis C. It affects the liver and may cause the liver to fail. This disease is caused by a virus called Hepatitis C virus which is also known as HCV. About 32,000 people are affected with this disease per year only in the United States area. Some It’s a disease with many symptoms and many causes. of these symptoms are easy bruising, upset stomach and fever. These are just some of the many symptoms that come from the virus. Hepatitis
Topic: What are treatment options for different liver disease? Introduction Liver is the most important vascular organ of the body and second largest part of the body after skin. Liver performs various functions of the body such as detoxification, manufacturing of blood cells, bile, hormones, albumin, repair damage cell, combating infection and storage of iron, vitamins and fats. Therefore liver should be free from any injuries and fats because excessive consumption of alcohol, obesity and diabetes
Chronic viral hepatitis(CVH) is a chronic inflammatory reaction of the liver due to either hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis c (HCV) or hepatitis d (HDV) , occurring over more than 3 to 6 months. Chronic viral hepatitis is the main cause of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and hepato cellular cancer (Porth, p962). According to a media report on “the rising burden of chronic liver disease a high price to pay ";liver disease affects more than 6 million Australians and costs the government $50.7 annually
West Nile Virus has emerged in recent years throughout the temporate zones of Europe and North America. Causing a variety of conditions in its hosts, the most serious manifestation of WN virus infection is fatal encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in humans and horses, and many birds. History While many forms of encephalitis exist, West Nile Virus was first isolated and identified in the West Nile District of Uganda in 1937. The virus, which was seemingly isolated to North Eastern Africa
DIABETES TYPE 2: RISKS AND SIDE-EFFECTS OF THE TREATMENTS Some diabetes medication includes common side effects such as nausea or an upset stomach. Potential side effects of common diabetes drugs • Sulfonylureas: low blood sugar, upset stomach, skin rash or itching, weight gain • Biguanides/Metformin: sickness with alcohol, kidney complications, upset stomach, tiredness or dizziness, metal taste • Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors: gas, bloating and diarrhoea • Thiazolidinediones: weight gain, risk of
When a deadly disease come to mind, one may think of Ebola or MERS, but for centuries—before either of those diseases were born—Yellow Fever wreaked havoc as one of the most deadly and rapidly spreading diseases. Unlike many illnesses associated with age or weakness, Yellow Fever affects seemingly healthy people; mostly men who work outdoors especially in tropical environments (i.e. loggers, farmers, construction workers) (“Yellow Fever” Gale Encyclopedia). This is because yellow fever—a virus—is
A review of the records reveals the member to be an adult female with a birth date of 02/13/1959. The member has a diagnosis of Chronic Hepatitis C, genotype 1 B compensated Liver Disease. The member’s treating provider, Brett Neustater, MD recommended the member be treated with Harvoni 90/400 mg tablets one po qd X 12 weeks. The carrier has denied coverage of Harvoni 90/400 mg tablets one po qd X 12 weeks as not medically necessary. There is a letter from the carrier to the member dated 01/18/2016
Conor Moldowan Micro 5 Fall 2014 Robert Cattolica Hepatitis C Virus Hepatitis is a word that describes an inflammation of the liver. According to Evelyn Strauss, who has a Ph.D. in biochemistry, this progresses to scarring of the liver tissue. The scarring of the liver tissue causes decreased functionality of the liver, cancer, and possibly death. Many people were afflicted with hepatitis in the past ("2000 Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research"). Additionally Evelyn Strauss says that
Bats are an interesting species. They are mammals that can fly and have been around since the dinosaurs. A lot of information is known about them, but not enough information is known on their role as reservoir hosts for viruses. Bats feed on insects, fish, blood, fruit, pollen, and even mammals. They are found everywhere, but Antarctica. They are critical to ecological communities as they control insect populations, pollinate plants, and their guano or poop is used as fertilizer. Bats are unique