Briefly discuss and describe three (3) common viral respiratory infections. Be sure to give the name of the specific virus that causes each as well as some signs and symptoms for each
Category: Science
Emerging infectious diseases
Discuss the difference between emerging infectious diseases and reemerging infectious diseases. Give examples of each.
Types of respiratory infections
Describe three (3) different types of respiratory infections caused by bacteria. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each
Fungal infections (mycoses) of the skin
Describe three (3) common fungal infections (mycoses) of the skin. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each
Bacterial skin infections
Describe three (3) common bacterial skin infections. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each
Microbes of the normal flora
Describe how microbes of the normal flora in the human body can become opportunistic pathogens. Give one (1) example of a normal flora that can become opportunistic in the body
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the more prevalent nosocomial infections in healthcare faculties today. Any patient with a compromised immune system or open wound is susceptible to contracting MRSA from medical staff or even family members. Although MRSA is commonly connected to health care facilities, MRSA can be found anywhere.
For your initial post, discuss who you believe to be at the highest risk for MRSA outside the health care environment? Explain. Discuss the common fomites—or transmission factors—involved, as well as the preventative measures the public can do to reduce or prevent MRSA infections.
Vector transmitted disease
What is a vector-borne (vector transmitted) disease? Give an example of a vector borne disease and the vector responsible for causing it
What is a prion? What is a prion?
What is a prion? Describe the impact prions have on the human brain and discuss two prion-associated diseases in humans
Bacterial and viral meningitis
Define meningitis. Compare and contrast between bacterial and viral meningitis including treatment for each.