Why did I take this up for detailed study?
I chose to take this up for detailed study as I find it a very relevant topic for my future career. In this world where people believe that everything should be sanitized and antibacterials are used for everything, from dishwashing soap, to bedsheets, our world is becoming a much cleaner place, with a great reduction in infections and illnesses. But, is it really beneficial for us to wipe out the microorganisms? I first came across the term “hygiene hypothesis” in a novel titled Parasite, by Mira Grant. It described a future where autoimmune disorders have become endemic, and people are dependent upon helminthic therapy to prime their immune system. That topic sparked an interest in me, and upon searching, I found that autoimmune disorders are much more prevalent in industrialized nations than third world nations, where sanitation is not prioritised as much as developed nations. It seems that our endeavour to wipe out microorganisms is turning upon us and making our immune system attack our own body. Hence, I decided to base my Special Study Module on hygiene hypothesis, to better understand the mechanisms behind our immune system and how a cleaner world is not really such a good thing after all. Review of Literature
First of all, before heading into the topic, I would like to run through basic immunology, as I find it crucial for the understanding of the topic. Here, I will describe the cells and cytokines involved in a normal
There are many rival causes that can be made about the passage “Germs on Campus” in our course book, Asking the Right Questions. To being, the author is concluding that the increased amount of germs and bacteria on college campuses cause higher rates of illness in college students because college students are less likely to sanitize living areas and common areas on campus. There are many reasons as to why the college students are getting sick, which do no pertain to them not sanitizing their living and common areas. For instance, college students can get sick because they do not get enough sleep or because they do not eat healthy food. Bodies need an adequate amount of sleep, as well as, nutrition in order to stay healthy. It is also possible
Keeping a good standard of personal hygiene is important for the prevention of the development and spreading of infection, illnesses and bad odours. Children are taught from an early age about personal hygiene and its importance at giving across a positive body image and to reduce the risk of being bullied. People don’t like to be talked about in
Keeping a good standard of hygiene helps to prevent the development and spread of infections, illnesses and bad odours. There are many contributory factors that make up personal hygiene with the main ones being washing, oral care, hair care, nail care, wound care, cleansing of personal utensils. Personal hygiene is essentially the promotion and continuance of good health. Probably the most important aspect of all, food hygiene is very closely associated with personal hygiene. Poor personal cleansing can have a very significant effect on the start and spread of many illnesses through contact with foods, some that could be potentially life-threatening.
This experiment illustrates the importance of handwashing and proves that hand washing is worth it. Since our hands are constantly coming into contact with ourselves and others, touching surfaces, grabbing objects, being sneezed into, etc., keeping our hands clean is one of the most effective, yet simple way we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running warm water. “The human skin is a host to anywhere between 10,000-10,000,000 bacteria per square centimeter and since health care providers come into contact with pathogenic bacteria by being engaged in patient care, hand washing can reduce the risk of spreading diseases (page 3).” The objective of the experiment is to test the effectiveness of hand washing and demonstrate normal flora. This report presents the procedures and materials for the experiment, the experiment's results, and an analysis of those results.
Throughout history the human race has been faced with one key factor that no one civilization has even been able to beat, not the might of the Roman-Byzantine Empire, nor the combined efforts of the entirety of Europe and their scholars could defeat this recurring foe. Pandemics, from the Greek ‘pan’ meaning all, and ‘demos’ meaning people (Harper Etymonline.com), are these indiscriminate killers whom care not for your social standing be it wealth, fame, or glory. Humans have contested with disease ever since the infantile stages of the species, but the ability of it to spread was severely inhibited by the fact that humans stayed in small groups of 10-30 people at most, giving the virus or disease severely hampered virulence. It was not till humans began gathering in larger, more permanent settlements such as the early Classical cities of Athens, Ramses, and Rome, that the issue of sanitation and disease came into effect. This has not to say that our issues with sanitation and disease prevention have stopped, rather have they been brought forward into the limelight, many nations around the world today have issues with age old diseases and give rise to extremely deadly new viruses of their own. To fully understand the effect of pandemics in history, then one must consider three major plagues of our recorded history, the first pandemic ‘Plague of Athens’, the pivotal ‘Plague of Justinian’, and the infamous ‘Black Death’
This project may improve my health by exposing me to all sorts of bacteria. When I am exposed it will help to strengthen my immune system. Plus, I won’t be as disgusted by messy trash after I have completed my project. Generally, when I become sick I get really sick, so this project should help with the severity of possible future illnesses. I believe this project could strengthen my immune system, since trash has lots of bacteria on the object.
Antiseptic consciousness improves public health in America by raising awareness about disease prevention, and health education strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles. In the student’s opinion the purpose is to educate and change how the American public perceives information pertaining to communicable diseases. Without a doubt there is a need to educate the public about how diseases can affect social and economic conditions. For example people can do simple things to keep germs from entering their body while in public places like keeping their hands away from their face to be sure they don’t rub their eyes, lips, or nose. A person can also be responsible to help stop the spread of germs by covering their mouth and nose with a tissue when
Before, biologists assumed all microbes are bad for the human body (automatically thought of pathogens), caused many diseases and harm our body fundamental systems. In addition, the biologists think that our body is already built which had all the functions required to maintain our health. However, the attitude has changed over the last decade. The biologists characterized the most prevalent species of microbes in the body, and found out that these collective microbes do not threaten us, and they also are important part of human bodies.
Throughout history, infectious diseases have impacted communities around the world. Outbreaks of bacteria and viruses in the past have damaged cities and devastated populations. Over the years, new developments in technology have led to advances in medicine and health. The great strides that have been made over the years have helped improve the lives of individuals and have led to a better environment.
The immune system is made up of trillions of specialised cells (white blood cells) that detect and destroy pathogens or their toxins. Some white blood cells, which are
The topic was chosen for a number of reasons, including the great need for improving hand hygiene, to preserve and promote positive care of patients, looking into issues which may hinder hand hygiene compliance.
My first point is that without the use of disinfectants, there would be germs absolutely everywhere. From doorknobs to table counters, germs and endless bacteria would take over. Next, with all of these germs out in the air and on all surfaces, infection and sickness would spread like wildfire. Even though there are medication to cure infection and disease, we would need great amounts to help many people. In conclusion, we would all be inevitably doomed.
Have you ever wondered how your body works? Did you ever think about how your body defends itself from outside invaders? Remember the last time you were sick. Did you know how your body fought and killed the sickness? All these questions can be answered by learning about one of the most important systems in your body, the immune system.
This assignment will encompass how the results of the personal hygiene and susceptibility microbiology experiments provide a framework for the basis of the NICE Clinical Guidance (CG139) on Infection and how crucial the reasons for the hand wash protocol and hygiene is in all healthcare settings.
There are many other examples which can be cited to indicate the pathetic condition of cleanliness and hygiene in our society. Hence, conscious efforts are needed to tackle this issue. There is a dire need to educate and sensitise people about the importance of cleanliness in light of our faith. In this regard social institutions such as educational institutions, the media and religious institutions can play a vital role.