include; Bacterial meningitis‚ Gonorrhea‚ Impetigo‚ Lyme disease‚ MRSA infection‚ Scarlet fever‚ Tuberculosis‚ Typhoid fever‚ and Urinary tract infections. Common illnesses and infections caused by viruses include; AIDS‚ Chickenpox‚ Common cold‚ Hand‚ foot‚ and mouth disease‚ Viral hepatitis‚ Influenza (Flu)‚ Measles‚ Mumps‚ Rabies‚ Smallpox‚ Viral meningitis‚ and Viral pneumonia. Common illnesses and infections caused by fungi includes; Pneumocystis pneumonia‚ Fungal meningitis‚ Candida infection
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The ability to hear; an intrinsic capability granted to the majority of the human population. There are people‚ however‚ who are unable to hear the ripple of voices speaking through quivering lips or the sound of music resonating from an instrument. These individuals‚ while low in percentage‚ are hearing impaired‚ or also known as deaf. Until recently‚ people hard of hearing did not have a chance to restore their lost sense. However‚ as technology has advanced‚ small electronic devices called cochlear
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is the most virulent‚ encapsulated or unencapsulated? 2. What allows S. pneumoniae to adhere to cell walls‚ phosphorylcholine or polysaccharide? 3. Which infections are most commonly caused by S. pneumoniae‚ arthritis & peritonitis or meningitis & bacteremia? both 4. What can society do to help protect itself from antimicrobial resistance‚ increase or decrease antimicrobial usage? Decrease usage 1. Staphylococcus aureus‚ the bacteria that can be responsible for the development
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and tries to fight Streptococcus pneumoniae. The Center of Disease Control states‚ "There were an estimated 3‚700 deaths in the United States from pneumococcal meningitis and bacteremia in 2013." If Streptococcus pneumoniae enters the cerebral spinal fluid‚ it can cause meningitis where it can cause brain damage or even death. Meningitis is common for newborn
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The anatomy of the spinal cord is very unique. Externally‚ it is initially surrounded by the vertebral column. The vertebral column is divided into the cervical‚ thoracic‚ lumbar‚ sacral‚ and coccygeal regions. These different vertebrae protect the spinal cord from damage and form a type of shell around it. The spinal cord appears as a long‚ thin cord of nerves. The peripheral nerves that extend out to many parts of the body arise from the spinal cords thirty-one segmental pairs of nerves. The cervical
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Neurobrucellosis In A Patient With Multiple Sclerosis; A Case Report Abstract Neurobrucellosis is a rare complication of brucellosis. Acute meningitis and encephalitis are the most common clinical manifestations‚ however symptoms of these two conditions may be subacute and diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion in patients from endemic areas. Diagnosis is often based on neurological symptoms‚ serology‚ and suggestive brain imaging because cerebrospinal fluid culture yields are low. Herein
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Unit 2 Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury Level 2 1. Describe the common types of fractures and how to manage them. Broken bone. Based on the location and severity of the fracture‚ a broken bone usually must be set into position and supported until it is strong enough to bear weight. Your physician will recommend the most proven treatment approach‚ usually casting or surgery 2. Describe how to manage a dislocation Relieve pain around the dislocation by applying a cold pack to the area;
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self-employed workers and members of the public. The information provided through recording and reporting enables the enforcing authorities to identify where and how risks arise‚ and to investigate serious accidents. E2- Meningitis is an infectious disease. Some of the signs of meningitis are severe headaches‚ nausea and vomiting and joint pains. When in the setting the
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with stress being laid on diagnostic precision and accuracy * They cost more because of the accuracy that is required. * The test provides for a definitive diagnosis * The test is often invasive‚ such as a lumbar puncture to test for meningitis * They are used for individuals who are symptomatic Characteristics of a Screening Test * The cutoff for a positive result is extremely sensitive and
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PEFAP 001: Paediatric emergency first aid 1. Understand the role of the paediatric first aider 1.1 identify the responsibilities of a pediatric first aider As a paediatric first aider you should aim to preserve life‚ prevent the condition worsening‚ and promote recovery. A paediatric first aider needs to stay calm at all times and appear confident and reassuring. Assess the risk around the injured person Identify and assess the extent of the illness or injury. Give immediate and appropriate
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