defined by Encyclopedia Britannica (2011)‚ is the invasion and multiplication of different pathogenic microorganisms in the body-such as fungi‚ bacteria and viruses- the body’s reaction to it and the defense mechanisms it activates to counter these pathogens or the toxins they produce. Infections can range from simple to complex ones that can be fatal or debilitating‚ but because of the continuous researches and studies to protect the human race‚ antibiotics were discovered. Antibiotics inhibit the release
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and Melgar‚ S. (2012) Natural killer cells protect against mucosal and systemic infection with the enteric pathogen Citrobacter rodentium. Infection and Im-munity. 81(2): 460-9. Humann‚ J. and Lenz‚ L. (2010) Activation of naive NK cells in re-sponse to Listeria monocytogenes requires IL-18 and contact with infected dendritic cells. Journal of Immunology. 184:
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cycle (pg-29) -Controlling fertility (pg-31) 7 The Nervous System…….………………………..………………….pg-31 -receptors and effectors (pg-31) -Neurones (pg-33) -Reflex action (pg-34) 8 Defending against infection…..…………………………….…..pg-35 -pathogens-bacteria (pg-35) -pathogens-virus (pg-36) -white blood cells (pg-36) -more about white blood cells (pg-37) -vaccination (pg-38) -antibiotics (pg-38) 9 Diet and Exercise…………………………………………..………….pg-40 -nutrients (pg-40) -metabolic rate(pg-41) -the right
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LOG: 11 QCF LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Name:………………………………………………………………………………………… UNIT 21: ICO1 THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL THIS WORKBOOK WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING: UNIT 21: 1.1.1‚ 1.1.2‚ 2.2.1‚ 2.2.2‚ 3.3.1‚ 3.3.2‚ 4.4.1‚ 4.4.2‚ 4.4.3‚ 4.4.4‚ 5.5.2‚ 5.5.3‚ 5.5.4‚ 5.5.5.5‚ 5.5.6‚ 5.5.7‚ 5.5.8‚ 6.6.1‚ 6.6.3‚ 6.6.4‚ 6.6.5‚ 6.6.6 Questions
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Name___ Chapter 16-Lymphatic System & Immunity Take Home Quiz 1. Explain the functions of the lymphatic system. Transports excess fluid to the bloodstream‚ absorbs fats‚ and helps the body defend against disease causing agents. 2. Trace the general pathway of lymph from the interstitial spaces to the bloodstream. The lymphatic capillary network is found next to the systemic and pulmonary capillary networks. It then travels through lymph vessels into lymph nodes. It returns to lymph vessels
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and last‚ the organism must be reisolated in pure culture. All of Koch’s postulates were demonstrated with the tomato. Introduction: Koch’s postulates is important to determine various pathogens. There are 4 criteria must be met to determine a pathogen. 1) Presence of organism in all hosts‚ 2) isolation of pathogen in pure culture‚ 3) pathogenic when introduced into healthy host‚ 4) reisolated in pure culture. A tomato will be used to test Koch’s Postulates. The bacteria from a rotten tomato will
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of approximately a hundred trillion cells‚ connective tissue contributes to about forty five percent of the total cell weight. It was nicknamed the flesh eating bacteria because the victims injuries would have a rotting appearance. What are the pathogens that cause this disease? Necrotizing Fasciitis can be caused by a number of different microorganisms. The organisms are separated into three groups. Type I Necrotizing Fasciitis also called polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis is caused by a mix
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These are inactivated toxins from pathogens. They are used to stimulate the production of antibodies. Tetanus and diphtheria immunizations use toxoids. Other types. New and second-generation viruses are on the cutting edge of disease-fighting technology. One example is the vaccine for hepatitis
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practice; for example by effective hand washing‚ not coming into work when you’re not feeling well as you will be putting others at risk‚ by not wearing jewellery when cooking or supporting service users in other activities as jewellery carries many pathogens‚ by always wearing protective clothing; as a support worker wearing an apron and gloves for procedures will reduce the spread of infection by preventing infection passing on from me to others and from getting it on my clothes and spreading it onto
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Legal Encounters LaTausha Freeman Law/531 December 10‚ 2012 Lillian Watson Legal Encounters This paper will answer questions posed during employment legal encounters based on law requirements to indicate liability and ramifications associated based on the scenario. Legal Encounter 1 Cheeseman outlines that employment is subject to the common law of contracts (2010). Pat entered into an agreement with NewCorp for employment; acting on the premise that NewCorp would uphold
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