Infection Essay Examples

Johannesburg, the largest metropolitan area in Africa, has a population of 1,907,229. It is also known for being one of the richest gold fields in the world. However, despite these positive aspects, Johannesburg has a dismal future due to its severe AIDS epidemic. Every Saturday, cemeteries in the area see a somber influx of people […]

Was Disease the Key Factor in the Depopulation of Native Americans in the Americas? Did Europeans purposefully infect the Native Americans? That question will never be answered. Whether intentional or accidental, the truth remains that disease was indeed brought to the early Native American culture due to European expansion. The true question is in Taking […]

Is the message getting through? We already know enough about AIDS toprevent its spread, but ignorance, complacency, fear and bigotry continue to stop many from taking adequate precautions to stop the risk of getting the aids virus. We know enough about how the infection is transmitted to protect ourselves from it without resorting to such […]

References to venereal disease appear as early in the second scene of Shakespeares Measure for Measure. Syphilis, the primary and most horrible of venereal diseases, ran rampant in Shakespeares time. By giving a brief history of the disease in Renaissance Europe one can gain a better understanding of the disease which will provide a greater insight […]

The primary mode of germ transmission is through human hands. Although usually not dangerous, they can result in various illnesses such as respiratory infections, skin infections, eye infections, intestinal worms, and SARS. In less developed countries, a lack of knowledge about hand washing causes the deaths of two million children under 5 years old each […]

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Surgery’s invasive nature with its high rate of blood exposure indicates that the risk of transferring pathogens between the surgical practitioner and the patient is quite high. During the surgical operation, the risk of pathogen transfer is increased either from the patient to the surgery operator or from the operator to the patient. These pathogens […]

Ampalaya, which is commonly referred to as bitter melon, has a long history of being used in the treatment of diabetes. Along with its traditional use for addressing psoriasis, intestinal worms, infections, and other ailments, it is also recognized for its antibacterial properties mentioned by Frank Murray in his book “Ampalaya.” Before trying any new […]

Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug from the fluoroquinolone group. It inhibits DNA gyrase and bacterial DNA synthesis, making it effective against various gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, Escherichia coli, Shigella spp., Salmonella spp., Neisseria meningitidis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Some strains of Staphylococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., Campylobacter spp., Legionella spp., Mycoplasma spp., […]

Micro-organisms Micro-organisms (or microbes) are literally microscopic organisms, which can only be seen properly with the aid of a microscope. These include bacteria, microscopic fungi (moulds) and protoctists. Although viruses, which are even smaller than bacteria, are generally considered to be non- living entities, they might also be included here as they are important disease-causing […]

Nursing diagnoses describe problems that can be addressed by nursing measures. Because nurses can’t diagnose a disease or prescribe medication, a nursing diagnosis doesn’t describe a disease or prescribe medications or treatments beyond a nurse’s scope of practice. In the case of a disease like cystic fibrosis, nursing diagnoses center on treating problems caused by […]

The mother explains to the child that they will receive medicine, which is usually antibiotics. However, the child’s illness is probably caused by a viral infection like a cold or flu rather than a bacterial infection. Antibiotics are meant for bacterial infections such as strep throat, pneumonia, whooping cough, and acne. Misusing and overusing antibiotics […]

Primarily, the immune system serves as a defensive barrier for our bodies against harmful invaders such as viruses and toxins. Nevertheless, its efficiency can decline if it becomes excessively relaxed, which could lead to infections, or overly aggressive, causing diseases instead of combating detrimental pathogens. Most research that investigates the link between stress and immune […]

Pharmacy, like medicine is a very old profession. It has existed as early as the ancient times. Up to now, it remains a profession that is considered mysterious and very intriguing. From the apothecaries of the olden times to today’s generation, the pharmacy profession has evolved into a form of art and science of preparing, […]

CMV, also known as Cytomegalovirus, is one of the largest and most common forms of the herpes viruses that infects all ages of people. Most people infected with CMV shown no signs or symptoms, yet can cause diseases in people who have weakened immune systems and even babies infected before birth, which means 1 in […]

Vaccination is a crucial and secure health breakthrough in the 20th century, effectively preventing diseases such as rubella, diphtheria, smallpox, polio, and whooping cough. This has ultimately saved millions of children’s lives. Vaccinations not only shield individuals but also contribute to community well-being by achieving widespread immunity against contagious diseases. It is both ethical and […]

The social sciences often struggle to formulate clear definitions, especially in the health sector. Numerous terms associated with wellbeing and illness such as healthy, fit, poorly, ‘one degree under’, low, below par, diseased or even phrases like ‘sick as a parrot’ are frequently used. Intriguingly, we usually understand these phrases when used colloquially. However, healthcare […]

The great plague of London took place in the period between April 1665 and September 1666. It was a massive disease outbreak in England that claimed between 75,000 – 100,000 lives, which was approximately 20% of London’s population. In this epidemic, the number of births in a certain week was lower by far than the […]

Anti-infective agents are drugs that are designed to act selectively on foreign organisms that have invaded and infected the body of a human host. Ideally, these drugs would be toxic to the infecting organisms only and would have no effect on the host (or human) cells. Overview •Antimicrobial therapy (often termed “antibiotic therapy”) is the […]

An entirely different perspective is brought into focus as we consider some of the environmental hazards that accompany industrial growth and intensive agriculture. Some of the most dangerous hazards in this world are the outcome of purely voluntary behavior – in particular, smoking tobacco and engaging in risky sexual activity. We will look at four […]

Bio 205 Workshop 2 Bacteria Purpose of Bergy’s Manual: based on ribosomal RNA sequences, which presumably reflect phylogenetic (evolutionary) relationships. Used for the identification of prokaryotes. 2nd edition on classification of prokaryotes. 4 Tests/ Parameters that are evaluated to classify bacteria are: procedure’s that determine an organism’s ability to ferment carious carbohydrates; utilize various substrates […]

Pathogenic or infectious diseases are caused when the body is invaded by external infectious agents or pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi. These harmful agents can be present in water, soil, and air. Humans can acquire infections by consuming contaminated substances through drinking, eating, or touching. Bacterial pathogenic diseases include pneumonia and generator […]