1. List the disease and/or illness Gonorrhea 2. List what it is caused by (specific scientific and common names of the organism - viruses will be more difficult to determine the actual name). You must write the scientific name correctly using the rules of taxonomy discussed in chapter 1 lecture notes. Neisseria gonorrhoeae 3. Explain the disease/illness Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. 4. What are the symptoms It is believed that there are little to no symptoms associated with
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Most adults are not aware that they can be also affected by ear infection. However‚ this ear problem can also affect children. The cause of the adult ear infection is when the Eustachian tube is infected. The inner ear and the nasal passages are connected by the Eustachian tube that allows the fluid to drain from the ears. Likewise‚ the pressure inside and outside of the body is equalize when the fluid is drained. Infection is greatly possible when mucous starts to accumulate in the Eustachian tube
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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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Unit ICO2 Causes and spread of infection Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand the causes of infection The learner can: 1. Identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites? Bacteria : Bacteria are one cell structures that multiply rapidly and can become a colony of 2 million within 2 hours. Viruses : Visible can only be seen with an electron microscope they can float in the air‚ sit on a door handle or remain non-living. They become active when they are allowed
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Smallpox is a lethal infection cause by the variola virus in which pus filled bumps called pox‚ spread across the body of a person who has a disease. The virus is only susceptible to humans‚ insects and other animals could not transmit or sustain the virus within themselves. Coming into contact with a person carrying the disease‚ usually face to face interaction‚ was the only way to obtain it. Since there is still no known cure for smallpox‚ scientists use the last two remaining samples on earth
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Reflective Essay Word count 1‚000 Placement ‚ Infection Control Team Dip/HE Adult Nursing 02/09 This reflective essay is based upon my experience working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control Support Nurses at the general hospital. As part of my learning experience as a 2nd year student nurse is to accompany the infection control nurses when visiting the wards The role of the IPCSN involved teaching‚ educating and advising all disciplines across
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Plan On Smoking The incredible idea behind taking a course such as Theories of Persuasion is that a student can discover the principles and theories behind everyday decision making and beliefs. What may seem like simple ideas‚ in reality‚ are very complex processes. Fishbein and Ajzen‚ two researchers being discussed in class‚ brought to light their theory known as the Theory of Planned Behavior. In it they describe the intricacies of building attitudes and making behavioral decisions.
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When television shows first came about‚ sex was a subject that was hardly ever brought. Shows did not even allude to the idea that their characters had sex. For example‚ shows would not say a woman was pregnant‚ or even allowed married couples to sleep in the same bed. Today‚ television shows rarely go one episode without showing some kind of sexual act. Sex plays a major role in television. Many people believe that sex sells and the more sex there is the higher the ratings. One television show
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Introduction..................................... 1 Reason for selecting topic .................................. 2 Method of Investigation .................................... 3 Instrument used to collect data ............................... 4 Procedures .............................................. 5 Presentation of data ............................... 6 & 7 Interpretation of data............................ 8 Findings .......................................
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Gonorrhea is a Bacterial STD‚ caused by a bacteria. The disease is spread by having vaginal‚ anal‚ or oral sex with an infected person or persons. The symptoms in men are painful or swollen testicles‚ burning sensation when peeing‚ a white‚ yellow‚ or green discharge from penis. In women it is a burning sensation while peeing‚ increased vaginal discharge‚ vaginal bleeding between periods.If left untreated it can cause permanent health problems in men and women‚ in women it can cause PID which may
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