The Cruise lines from all over the world have been hit hard with outbreaks of the “Stomach Flu.” This concerning illness is known as gastroenteritis and it can be caused by a handful of different bacteria and viruses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the “norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States.”(cite cdc overview). Cruise lines have taken large measures to prevent and contain the spread of the norovirus but the
Hello Class, Gastroenteritis is a general medical condition which affects people every day. For this example, we are heading to Florida for a standard football game between a North Carolina football team and local Florida team. During the football game, several players on the North Carolina team suddenly began to vomit and have diarrhea. Despite their illness, the players continued to play. Due to the nature of the game and football being a contact sport, it made it difficult for players to avoid
This essay will be about the disease gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of a human’s stomach and intestines. Rotavirus is the most common viral infectious agent responsible for causing gastroenteritis in children. In 1972, norovirus was identified as the first virus causing gastroenteritis. After this discovery, other viruses causing gastroenteritis were discovered, such as rotavirus, adenoviruses, calicivirus, and astrovirus. Before vaccines were introduced in 2006, Rotavirus was
Gastroenteritis, sometimes referred to as infectious diarrhoea is a common disease that affects millions of people annually. It is a disease caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites that enter the human body and spread, which induce symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and nausea. Although it is a common occurrence in society and is usually not harmful, cases of gastroenteritis in less developed countries may have more fatal repercussions due to their inability to access ample means
norovirus causes gastroenteritis which is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines. The norovirus is actually the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis.1 The norovirus is small and round. It is only 27-35 nm in diameter. The virus contains a single- stranded RNA genome. Noroviruses are divided into five genogroups, G1- G5. Of these five genogroups, only G1, G2, and G4 are known to infect humans. G2 is the most common in adult cases of gastroenteritis. 1 “Noroviruses
The diagnosis? Norovirus, a markedly contagious single stranded DNA. The norovirus is commonly referred too as viral gastroenteritis, winter-vomiting disease, non-bacterial gastroenteritis, and food poisoning. Viral gastroenteritis is transmitted through food, water, and close conditions such as those in hospitals and on airplanes and cruise ships. Non-bacterial gastroenteritis can be treated through traditional medicine, as well as homeopathic and Chinese remedies. The norovirus is shaped like
Viruses whic... ... middle of paper ... ...nza like illness, rash and neurological symptoms Hepatitis Diarrhoea, rash, neurological symptoms Food borne viruses can be divided in to three main categories (Kapikian, 2000): 1. Viruses that cause gastroenteritis, among these are astrovirus, rotavirus, adenovirus, norovirus (formally Norwalk-like viruses), and SLV (Sapporo-like viruses). 2. Viruses that are transmitted through the fecal-oral route, including hepatitis A and hepatitis E. 3. Viruses that
Which essential questions will you ask a pediatric patient or their caregiver when the presenting complaint is bloody diarrhea? Will these questions vary depending upon the child's age? Why or why not? The most common cause of acute diarrhea is a viral infection. Other causes include; bacterial infections, side effects of antibiotics, and infections not related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system. When blood is seen on a child's stool can be frightening. However, this is a common condition in children
Common Factors Contributing to Food Poisoning Food poisoning can be defined as: “An acute (arising suddenly and of short duration) gastroenteritis caused by the ingestion of food.” – www.food.gov.uk Food poisoning is characterized by the following symptoms: · Abdominal Pain · Diarrhoea · With or without vomiting · With or without fever Major problems with food poisoning occur in the very young, the very elderly and those with otherwise reduced immunological defences
get ill from the food they eat. Micro-organisms including bacteria, viruses and moulds found in food can cause food poisoning, leading to unpleasant symptoms such as stomach pains, diarrhoea and vomiting. Food poisoning can sometimes lead to gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of your stomach and bowel or even more serious health problems, such as blood poisoning (septicaemia) and kidney failure. Anyone can get food poisoning but some people, including babies, children and older people, are more
Transmission, Treatment and Prevention of Salmonella Abstract Salmonella is a gram-negative rod, which is known to infect humans, birds, and other mammals by invading and irritating the intestines. It is more common in poultry and swine which, if consumed, can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. The infectious disease can be found almost everywhere and anywhere, including in water, animal feces, raw poultry, and raw seafood. Animals consume salmonella from the soil or contaminated
• Description of Ready-To-Eat Fresh-Cut Vegetables: Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Fresh-Cut Vegetables are uncooked fresh vegetables that are cleaned then peeled, diced, sliced, or shredded before being wrapped up. They are made in a way to be eaten raw without any further cooking or washing or preparation. However, even though that croutons and/or dressing and/or nuts is not included in the RTE vegetables packages, it could be added by the consumer. Some of RTE vegetables products are peeled baby carrots,
Bacterial Food Poisoning Food borne illness is an ever-present threat that can be prevented with proper care and handling of food products. It is estimated that between 24 and 81 million cases of food borne diarrhea disease occur each year in the United States, costing between $5 billion and $17 billion in medical care and lost productivity. Chemicals, heavy metals, parasites, fungi, viruses and bacteria can cause food borne illness. Bacteria related food poisoning is the most common
In the late 19th century, health officials began to notice an increase of patients with acute stomach conditions, many with abnormal symptoms that are not common with typical digestive problems; populous metropolitan areas, including Chicago experienced high mortality rates, some as high as 174 per 100,000 people. Health officials later determined the cause to be Typhoid fever, a disease that dates back to early Victorian times. Although preventive measures can be taken, over 21.5 million people
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year roughly one in six Americans (48 million people), 128,000 will end up in the hospital and 3,000 will die of foodborne illness. Three hundred and sixty-five million dollars are spent annually on the Salmonella infection. There are 31 major foodborne pathogens that are known to cause foodborne illnesses. Foodborne illnesses are infections of the gastrointestinal tract caused by food that contains harmful bacteria, parasites,
Have you ever had explosive diarrhea? Have you been feeling dehydrated? Was it because you drank unclean water? Well I have the solution for you! You may have a disease called cholera. Cholera is a bacterial disease that is in the small intestine. It is caused by the bacterium Vibrio Cholera. This bacteria releases a toxin that causes an increased amount of water to be released by the cells that line the intestine. This increased amount of water causes severe diarrhea. Cholera causes severe
Foodborne illness results from eating food contaminated with bacteria (or their toxins) or other pathogens such as parasites or viruses. The illnesses range from upset stomach to more serious symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration. Although most foodborne infections are undiagnosed and unreported, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every year about 76 million people in the United States become ill from pathogens in food. Of these
“Well you don’t look sick,” is a phrase that fills me with unsurmountable frustration. The very idea that someone has to “look” sick in order to actually be sick is a stereotype prevalent in our world that most would never pay any attention to. When we envision someone who is “sick” we think of the eight year old girl with no hair laying in a hospital bed with tubes wrapping around her entire body. We think of the stomach flu we had last year when we fell asleep on the bathroom floor, terrified to
Throughout life, there are many people who experience a sickness after eating a certain meal. Food poisoning is a large issue for many people. This can be a very mild sickness, or it can be so severe that one is admitted into the hospital. Food poisoning is caused by many different types of bacteria, and it has various effects depending on the type of bacteria that has contaminated the consumed food. There are two most common bacteria that cause food poisoning. Campylobacter and Salmonella
This clinical case describes A 12 year old female was brought into the hospital two days, after being at a sleep over. She was brought in with classical symptoms of food poisoning. The patient had a temperature of 102.3 F, her potsassium level was 3.0 mmol/L, and her bicarbonate serum level was 20 mEq/L. Having reported eating a potato salad that was left out over night she began to experience symptoms such as mild fever, severe abdominal cramping, dehydration, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting