F. is a 50-year-old married homemaker with a genetic autoimmune defi ciency; she has suffered from recurrent bacterial endocarditis. The most recent episodes were a Staphylococcus aureus infection of the mitral valve 16 months ago and a Streptococcus mutans infection of the aortic valve 1 month ago. During this latter hospitalization‚ an ECG showed moderate aortic stenosis‚ moderate aortic insuffi - ciency‚ chronic valvular vegetations‚ and moderate left atrial enlargement. Two years ago J.F
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In 50 years our world will probably be a very different place to live. In Fifty Years Fifty years from now ‚ there is no doubt that the world has changed in ways many people would not even try to imagine . Humans have a very curious nature and they have the urge to discover constantly things and ways to improve their way of life . Change is also something that most people welcome because they do not want to be caught up in life doing the same thing repeatedly In terms of environmental change
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The autoimmune diseases are‚ simply put‚ the process which the immune system attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. How this works is‚ our bodies have an immune system‚ which is a complex network of special cells and organs that defends the body from germs and other foreign invaders. At the core of the immune system is the ability to tell the difference between self and nonself‚ especially if there’s a flaw the body makes. When this happens‚ the body makes autoantibodies that attack normal cells
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It is a serious condition but can be cured with proper treatment. TB mainly affects the lungs. However‚ it can affect any part of the body‚ including the bones and nervous system. Typical symptoms of TB include: having a persistent cough for more than three weeks that brings up phlegm‚ which may be bloody weight loss night sweats high temperature (fever) tiredness
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Who has suffered the most in the Kite Runner Novel? The Kite Runner novel is a tragedy story of two boys growing up in Kabul Afghanistan in 1970s. Amir and Hassan who are portrayed as the boss and the servant from the Pashtun and the Hazara nationalities of Afghanistan. In reality they are two brothers from the same father‚ however this secret keeps hidden until later. Hassan the loyal Hazara servant of the house‚ who lives with his father Ali in a mud house built by Amir’s father Baba
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Introduction Clinically defined‚ Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart. Endocarditis occurs when bacteria enters the body and spreads through the blood stream. Once in the blood‚ the bacteria will latch on to any damaged or weakened parts of the heart‚ and in most cases the heart valves are targeted. Endocarditis is extremely rare for individuals with healthy hearts and immune systems‚ but those with weakened immune systems‚ preexisting heart conditions‚ or individuals that
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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS BY JAY DOMANTAY JAY DOMANTAY ANATOMY 151 HERBERT MAY 11‚ 2009 BACTERIAL MENINGITIS A bacterial infection of blood poisoning in the meninges called bacterial meningitis affects toddlers‚ adolescents and young adults. The infection strikes nearly 3‚000 Americans each year‚ and 10 to 12% of those infected will die. Among those who survive‚ approximately 20 % live with permanent disabilities‚ such as brain damage‚ kidney disease‚ hearing loss or loss of limbs.(“Prevention
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Staphylococcus epidermidis is one of the most prevalent microorganisms found on the human skin and in the mucous membranes‚ however‚ it is a typically overlooked bacterium because there is very little that is known about it. Though it is not as aggressive as its cousin Staphylococcus aureus‚ Staphylococcus epidermidis is the most frequent cause for nosocomial pathogens‚ especially among newborns‚ the elderly‚ and anyone who has a compromised immune system. These infections are usually associated
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Texting and driving has become a tremendous epidemic in the most recent years. Texting and driving is considered to be very dangerous and causes fatal and non-fatal car accidents. This is not only an issue for teenagers‚ but also an issue for adults. In order to put a stop to this horrible epidemic‚ we should crack down on texting and driving. People are horrible at multitasking while driving; therefore‚ we should have ways to prevent the issue. Ways to obviate texting and driving can be: increasing
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Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that affects the skin and the tissue underneath the skin. Although cellulitis can be caused by many types of bacteria‚ streptococcus and staphylococcus are the main bacteria that cause this condition. Cellulitis often develops near surgical wounds or ulcers. This condition causes the skin to become reddened and swollen. It also causes the area to feel tender and hot. Cellulitis can quickly spread to other areas of the body. It is not contagious. Cellulitis can
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