double stranded icosahedral‚ nucleocapsid DNA molecule‚ with a lipid envelope enclosing it. Varicella zoster virus develops a latent infection in the neurons of the sensory ganglia. Primary infection causes varicella (chickenpox)‚ and reactivation of the virus causes a latent infection known as herpes zoster (shingles). Varicella is more common in children. Infection in adults is more severe and can lead to interstitial pneumonia. It is also more frequent in immunocompromised individuals. Varicella
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and vomiting. Salmonellosis symptoms generally develop within 12 to 72 hours and last up from 4 to 7 days (5). Severe infections of Salmonellosis can lead to reactive arthritis or bacteremia. Reactive arthritis is a disease that can last for months or years and can develop into chronic arthritis (4). Symptoms of reactive arthritis include eye inflammation‚ painful urination‚ and skin rashes (4). Bacteremia occurs when S. typhimurium enters the bloodstream. Bacteremia occurs in 5-10% of cases and can
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known for leaving many emotionally unstable. Disease was a large portion during‚ and even after the war. “Infectious diseases such as influenza‚ pneumonia‚ tuberculosis‚ and measles killed 63‚000 soldiers and more” (Kinder). The illnesses and infections would spread fluently through the trenches; due to how tightly the soldiers were set together. Men with serious illness would be incapacitated for several days or even weeks. Hoping for recovery‚ thousands more would stay in hospitals to cure and
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biofilms Colonization of the body involves a constant “give and take” Contact‚ Colonization‚ Infection‚ Disease Microbes that engage in mutual or commensal associations – normal (resident) flora ‚ indigenous flora‚ microbiota Infection – a condition in which pathogenic microbes penetrate host defenses‚ enter tissues‚ and multiply Pathogen – infectious agent Infectious disease – an infection that causes damage or disruption to tissues and organs Resident Flora Most areas of the body
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throughout the body but they are found in high density in the thick skin like the palms of hands and soles of feet. Apocrine sweat glands are present in the nipples‚ groin‚ and axillary region and they become active once a person reaches puberty. Apocrine glands are associated with hair follicles and present in thin skin. Holocrine glands release sebum‚ an oily substance‚ on to the hair follicle which reduces drying of the skin. These glands are
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wound case study 1. What condition did this patient have? She had a Group A Streptococcal infection- to be more specific since the bacteria was a gram positive cocci that grows in chains it was caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. The symptoms she had that matched were discolored skin‚ swelling‚ hot sensation‚ and pain. With group a streptococcal infection amputation may sometimes be needed. It was a flesh eating disease called Necrotizing fasciitis. 2.What features suggest that it is not Clostridium
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Explain how to access additional support & information relating to health & safety? There are many ways to access different sorts of support and information in relation to the health and safety if it is needed. You could seek additional support and information by talking to the manager within the home or you could talk to your supervisor. You could discuss these matters with more experienced work colleagues who could give you extra information on health and safety. Outside organisations will also
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layer on the sketch and describe the observed structures and cells. QuestiOns A. What is keratin? A specialized protein that provides the protective barrier the skin needs. B. Why is the skin keratinized? The keratinized skin protects the body from 70% of all infectious bacteria and viruses it touches. Exercise 2: The Microscopic Structure of Mucous Membranes ObservatiOns Draw
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The Integumentary System The Integumentary System‚ consisting of the skin‚ hair and nails‚ act as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world. It also has several other functions in the body. The word INTEGUMENT comes from a Latin word that means to cover. The most important function of the integumentary system is protection. This system 1) serves as a barrier against infection and injury‚ 2) helps to regulate and maintain body temperature‚ 3) removes waste products from the body
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10. What major complications associated with immunosuppression therapy will D.W. have to be monitored for? Due to immunosuppression therapy‚ patients become more susceptible to infections because their immune system’s defenses are weakened. Such infections could complicate D.W.’s condition. Additionally‚ this therapy can mask the typical signs and symptoms of when the body’s homeostasis is disrupted‚ such as masking a fever or hyperglycemia. This calls for the need of additional monitoring and proper
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