Introduction Cirrhosis is a progressive chronic inflammation of the liver that typically results from severe chronic hepatitis or chronic alcoholism as we know. Cirrhosis is defined histologically as a diffuse hepatic process characterized by fibrosis and the conversion of normal liver architecture into structurally abnormal nodules. In other words‚ The damaged hepatocytes regenerates‚ but the liver’s connective (scar) tissue regenerates faster. As a result‚ the liver becomes fatty and fibrous
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AIDS and Needles Becton Dickinson‚ one of the largest manufacturers of medical supplies‚ dominates the US market in disposable syringes and needles. In 2005‚ a nurse‚ Maryann Rockwood (a fictional name)‚ used a Becton Dickinson 5cc syringe and needle to draw blood from a patient known to be infected with HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus). Ms. Rockwood worked in a clinic that served AIDS patients‚ and she drew blood from these patients several times a day. After drawing the blood on this particular
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Ectopic pregnancy Tubal pregnancy 10. Which of the following are symptoms of Hepatitis C? jaundice Fatigue abdominal pain all of the above are symptoms of Hepatitis C 11. It is possible to have chronic Hepatitis C and not feel sick. True False 12. Having unprotected sex with an Hepatitis C (HCV) infected partner‚ may put you at risk for contracting HCV. True False 13. Over time Hepatitis C may lead to cirrhosis of the
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his prognosis is terminal without a transplant. Mr. Mann will not commit to long-term sobriety‚ he is unemployed‚ and is without family and social support. The other patient‚ Ms. Bay is 37; she has been diagnosed with ESLD due to active‚ chronic Hepatitis C. Ms. Bay has a family and is active in the community and is currently ahead of Mr. Mann on the transplant list. This case study asks the reader to make a determination of which patient should receive a liver (2016‚ p. 443-444). Per OPTN‚ the factors
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issues faced by illicit drug users and the community. The global issue for health policy makers in Australia is that over 80-85% of people in Australia who have contracted blood borne diseases such as hepatitis C or AIDS has occurred through sharing equipment linked to illegal drug use. Hepatitis C has not received the global media attention that AIDS received yet it is the ‘most commonly reported infectious disease in Australia today’ (Hep C Resource Manual pg. 1). The issue for Health Care
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outbreak to bats Journal of Science‚ 289‚518.Retrieved August 10‚ 2008‚ from ProQuest database Loh K.Y. & Kew S.T (2006). Hepatitis B infection: what the primary care doctors should know Colin W. S.‚ Edgar P. S.‚ Lyn F‚ Anthony E. F.‚ & Beth P. B.(2006). Hepatitis B Virus Infection: Epidemiology and Vaccination Theodore S. Y. & Mazen J. (2006) Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection International Journal of Medical Sciences.3 (2):41-46
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Hepatitis C Cause The biggest cause of Hepatitis C contraction is when a person comes into contact with the blood of someone who already has Hepatitis C. The most common cause of Hepatitis C via blood is through the sharing of needles and other equipment such as cotton‚ spoons and water that are used to inject illicit drugs. Transmission The Hepatitis C virus is transmitted via blood. The blood containing Hepatitis C positive must get into a person’s bloodstream before transmission can
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INFECTION CONTROL Pathogen- Infectious agent Colonization- If microorganism is present or invades host‚ grows and/or multiplies but does not cause infection. Communicable disease- if infectious disease can be transmitted from one person to another. -Symptomatic-if pathogens multiply and cause clinical signs/symptoms. -Asymptomatic- if no s/s are present *CHAIN OF INFECTION: 1. An infectious agent or pathogen 2. A reservoir or source for pathogen growth 3. A portal of exit from the
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Hepatitis B is a viral infection acquired through direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids of an infected individual. A person infected with the Hepatitis B virus can have an acute infection lasting a couple of weeks or can develop a serious chronic illness. Symptoms of an acute infection occur within 6 months after exposure and can include fatigue‚ nausea‚ loss of appetite‚ jaundice‚ joint and muscle pain. Although many times chronic hepatitis B is asymptomatic it could lead to liver damage
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gotten the hepatitis b vaccination are at a much lower risk for getting the disease than those who have not. If a person’s case of hepatitis b is mild they will experience symptoms such as fever‚ tiredness‚ nausea and vomiting‚ loss of appetite‚ and pain in the muscles‚ stomach‚ and tendons. However‚ much of the time children who have contracted hepatitis b will show little to no symptoms‚ which is why it is important for children to get the hepatitis b vaccination. Chronic hepatitis b is a more
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