only by humans and colonizes nasopharynx. It is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis and meningococcal infections worldwide. Over half a million meningococcal cases occur annually and causes large epidemic and endemic outbreaks. Thus, meningococcal infection is one of the top ten infectious cause of death in the whole world (Tzeng & Stephens, 2000). Although the bacterium causes numerous human diseases, the most often associated with serious consequences are meningitis and meningococcemia (severe
bloodstream that can cause many symptoms in a person caused by a bacteria B. Thesis Statement: Meningococcal Disease is a severe and deadly disease that affects a portion of people resulting in severe complications; however, with immediate medical attention and patient effort one can treat the infection and possibly be avoided II. Etiology A. Transmission of meningococcal bacteria i. Meningococcal is a bacteria that can be transmitted from person to person through droplets. Which starts of in
long-term brain deficiencies and physical disabilities and in worse cases death. I came to the conclusion of the diagnosis of Meningococcal meningitis caused by the microorganism Neisseria meningitidis based not only on facts about signs and symptoms typical of the disease which included fever, headaches, neck pain and stiffness, and the typical purpuric rash that produces the disease but by performing a lumbar puncture also known as a spinal tap, a medical procedure in which a fine needle is inserted in
The Public Health Burden of Meningococcal Meningitis Introduction Meningococcal Meningitis is one of the different forms of Meningitis disease. It is caused by a bacterium Neisseria meningitidis which affects the thin lining of the brain called the meninges and the cerebrospinal fluid. It has been implicated in meningitis outbreaks as far back as the 1600s and is the major causative strain of epidemics in Africa. Bacterial meningitis is a major public health burden especially in the semi -arid region
Meningococcal Disease Treatments and Vaccines Meningococcal disease is a large concern in the medical field because it is unbiased towards the patients it infects. There has been limited success in trying to eliminate this disease. Antibiotics play a role in helping to treat patients with bacterial meningitis, and steroids have been tested to help reduce risk factors. Prevention has also become a key issue because meningitis can only be spread through direct contact with infected body fluid. The
A disease is any change that impairs the normal functioning of an organism. Infectious or Noninfectious? An infectious disease is caused by another organism whether bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic or rickettsia. Infectious diseases are transmitted through a direct transfer of bacteria, viruses or other germs from one person to another. This can happen when someone who has the bacterium or virus touches, kisses, coughs/sneezes on someone who is not infected. Noninfectious disease cannot be passed
I was lead to Meningococcal meningitis which is a serious and potentially life threatening infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. The common symptoms of meningococcal meningitis are very similar of those five middle school children, high fever, stiff neck, confusion, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, and purpuric rash. Most cases of Meningococcal meningitis occur in children and teens. Meningococcal disease occurs more often in the seasons of winter or
polysaccharide capsule. Only six serogroups (A, B, C, W, X and Y) are responsible for the life threatening diseases [3]. There is a higher incidence of meningococcal disease in infants and children aged <4 years. The disease can rapidly progress from bacteremia to life-threatening septic shock syndrome or septicaemia [4]. Once the pathogen enters the host, it takes around 1-14 days for the disease to occur [4]. The first step after entering the host is to attach and colonize the mucosal epithelium of
many kinds of treatments and therapies for certain diseases and disorders. For example, cancer patients might receive chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Although these treatments may work or help some patients, there is another option that is evolving. Research and experimental testing have helped scientists discover a new way of treating and possibly curing various diseases and disorders such as influenza, HIV, hepatitis, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.Gene Therapy was first discovered
As I walk down the cold, marble, soulless streets of Blackdale, I hear the birds chirping an almost programmed sound which reverberates across the tall, white buildings. I see a plain blue sky with cartoon clouds. Health agents are watching all of us. Why are they watching us? We’re not the problem, the virus is. The whole town is made to look wonderful; televisions line every blank, white wall, spoon-feeding us information. “The Health Organisation is great. Trust them.” Why do we have to be told
Caprine arthritis encephalitis is a viral disease of goats. Caprine arthritis encephalitis, also known as CAE, is a lentivirus that is part of the retrovirus family. Another type of retrovirus is the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS. CAE is normally spread orally through goats. It has been linked to being spread through semen of an infected buck. CAE is a virus that can attack the nervous system. All potential buyers need to have their animals tested before purchasing. Bringing just
Alejandra Gonzales December 7, 2014 Benchmark Essay English 105 Final Draft Childhood Cancer There are many different illnesses out right now that are affecting a lot of children around the world, ranging from diabetes to pneumonia, but the one making the biggest impact would have to be cancer. There are many different types of cancers and anyone can get it not just kids or adults. It is a serious illness that they have been trying to find the cause of it and most importantly a cure. There is new
Introduction Research indicates that when people are diagnosed with cancer, they inherit a variety of financial issues associated with time spent receiving medical care, time is also taken off from work and other activities. Not only do the patients' inherit the financial cost their caregivers and family member also do. (Yabroff, Lund, Kepka, Mariotto, 2011) For instance, the cost of patients that receive cancer treatment will experience a variety of symptoms that may affect one's diet and dietary
As can be seen, cancer is a disease human kind has yet to find a cure to. Cancer is a very serious disease that can lead to the news that can change someone’s life forever. Cancer does not involve one specific location of the human body. Instead it involves multiple organs and tissues that leads to over one hundred types of cancer. History of cancer is a very interesting topic, the first case of cancer dates back to 3000 BC back when the Egyptians were alive. Humans did not know where to really begin
Pancreatic Cancer: An Exploration of a Deadly Disease and its Impact on Embalming Sasha Zazzi-Western Pathology Dr. de la Cruz 23 November 2014 1. Pancreatic Cancer: A Brief Introduction Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease. The cancer metastasizes quickly and relentlessly. Even if diagnosed early by a medical professional, the prognosis generally has a poor outlook. Not only does the cancer wreak havoc on the body, but the aggressive chemotherapy treatments used to override it
on two leading causes of death in Cuyahoga county, cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer. To conclude this post I will write two priority health nursing diagnoses. According to Ohio Department of Health (2014), cardiovascular disease is a primary cause of death in Cuyahoga county, as well in the United States. Death rate, in Cuyahoga county, due to cardiovascular disease is is 203.9 per 100, 000 population. Cardiovascular disease involves a number of heart conditions, such as heart valves problem
Mitochondrial disease is an inherited chronic, genetic disorder that results from failure of mitochondria in the cell to produce the amount of energy needed for cell and/or organ function (About). The disease is an inherited condition that runs in families. Every 30 minutes a child is born that will at some point develop mitochondrial disease by the age of 10 (What). Mitochondria, also known as, the powerhouses of the cell, are responsible for producing more that 90% of cellular energy (About)
Broder’s quote, the U.S. government doesn’t work well in the disease curing business. His metaphor using the iron lung to describe the pitfalls of having a federal directed research is interesting because he’s criticizing his own organisation. As the former head of the National Cancer Institute, it’s interesting
world of healthcare has changed drastically since the 1950’s. Reflecting upon how Mrs. Henrietta’s cervical cancer was treated it is apparent that treatment options for patients have came a very long way. However, it is not just the treatment of disease and cancer that have changed. Over the past few decades there has been a massive shift toward a more patient centered system. It was almost hard to fathom some of the examples of tests and treatments that were done with little to no communication
effects of being a heterozygote for the mutant allele that cause Huntington’s disease; however, homozygotes for the defective alleles still develop the disease with its normal consequences. Assume everyone who needs it is able to get this treatment. How would you expect the frequencies of the Huntington’s allele and the disease itself to change over a long period following the introduction of this treatment. Huntington’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that is caused by an autosomal dominant