Explain why antibiotic drugs such as penicillin areineffective at treating the common cold.

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A: Health refers to the physical, mental as well as social well being of an individual. Disease is a…

Q: A classic symptom of pertussis isa. labored breathing b. paroxysmal coughing c. convulsions d.…

A: Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease, which is caused by the bacterium Bordetella…

Q: How would the occurrence of the common cold be classified? a)sporadic b)endemic c)pandemic…

A: Common cold or simply cold is an upper respiratory tract infection which can be transmitted by…

Q: Explain the management of Over The Counter medication for acute cough in children and adults?

A: Over-the-counter medication (OTC) is also referred to as non-prescription medication. These are the…

Q: Discuss the term chronic ulcer

A: Ulcer refers to the open sore that occurs either on the external or internal surface. It is caused…

Q: What are the possible causes of this disease? Describe the most likely mechanism of the patient's…

A: Acid reflux Acid reflux is a condition that occurs when the digestive secretions ( acids such as…

Q: Why do people periodically get cold sores? Describe the causative agent

A: Cold sores are the small blisters(raised portion of the skin), which are usually formed around the…

Q: Explain why the rate of nosocomial infections is often relatively high in emergency room settings.

A: Nosocomial infection is also called Hospital-acquired infection. It is sometimes referred to as a…

Q: What is meant by the terms latent infection, active infection, tubercle, reactivation,…

A: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis and it is first isolated by Robert…

Q: Identify two bacteria that can cause dangerous pharyngitis cases.

A: The most common and important bacterial cause of pharyngitis is Streptococcus pyogenes group A (GAS)…

Q: Explain why arterial puncture is also associated with infection and how to prevent it .

A: An arterial puncture is the insertion of a needle into the artery for an invasive routine procedure…

Q: Describe the common upper respiratory tract infections.

A: Upper respiratory tract infections are contagious in nature. They can spread from one person to…

Q: Explain two reasons why infection may occur withcancer

A: A tumor is an abnormal tissue mass that may be solid or fluid-filled lumps. A benign tumor does not…

Q: Which of the following is NOT asymptom of Wilson’s disease?                  A. Problems with…

A: Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive disorder which is caused due to an inherited defect in…

Q: Define the cause and symptoms of common colds.

A: A virus is defined as a non-cellular infectious particle that replicates only inside a living cell.…

Q: Explain the effects of penicillin on the body

A: Antibiotic penicillin is prescribed to control a broad range of bacterial infections.

Q: What symptoms indicate aspiration of a foreign body?

A: Pulmonary aspiration occurs when a person accidentally inhales a foreign object into the airways of…

Q: How will treatment for the second tuberculosis infection likely differ from the first round?

A: The Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent to cause tuberculosis infection. The…

Q: Identify the two clinical forms of anaphylaxis and also explain which one is more fatal than other.

A: The early onset of allergic reactions to certain antigens is the basic mechanism shared by all type…

Q: Compare the clinical manifestations of tuberculosis at differentstages of the disease.

A: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a rod-shaped, acid-fast, Gram-positive bacterium that causes a…

Q: Symptoms of acute mountain sickness include all of the following except a. nausea b. diarrhea C.…

A: Symptoms of acute mountain sickness include nausea , headache and insomnia except diarrhea.…

Q: State the cause of the bad smell in Gangrene

A: Gangrene refers to the dead or dying tissue which occurs because of inadequate blood supply. There…

Q: How would the severity of the common cold be classified?   a)acute b)chronic c)latent

A: The common cold is a viral infection which can be caused by different types of virus. The disease is…

Q: Present the most common clinical problems related to chemotherapy of tuberculosis.

A: Tuberculosis It is a potentially fatal contagious disease primarily affecting the lung parenchyma…

Q: IS there a cure for a common cold?

A: Various viruses are responsible for the common cold, but most commonly it is caused by rhinoviruses.…

Q: Describe the cause and consequences of Lyme disease.

A: Lyme disease is a vector born disease cause by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi . Transmitted to…

Q: Describe the cause, pathophysiology, and manifestations ofbacterial meningitis.

A: Meningitis is a disease condition characterized by inflammation of the protective membranes around…

Q: Explain which is the incubation period for meningococcal meningitis?

A: Several species can cause meningitis, including numerous bacteria, fungi, or viruses. A severe…

Q: Explain Schistosomiasis.

A: Pathogens are also known as microorganisms that cannot be seen via the naked eyes. These pathogens…

Q: Relate the formation of plaque to periodontitis.

A: Teeth are small, hard, white enamel-covered structure found in jaws of several vertebrates. The…

Q: List the drugs precipitating porphyria .

A: Porphyria is a group of disorder which occurs due to accumulation of porphyrin in the body.…

Q: Differentiate the type of shock from the provisional diagnosis of tension pneumothorax to…

A: Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition characterized by the build-up of air or gas in…

Q: Describe the potential effect of immobility on a child’sgrowth.

A: Immobility can be defined as the inability when the person loses access to a full range of motion.…

Q: Differentiate a productive cough from an unproductivecough by general cause, signs, and possible…

A: When a pathogen or a foreign particle irritates the throat or airways, the body responds by a reflex…

Q: Describe the pain typical of an acute episode of gallstoneobstruction and give the rationale for it.

A: Gallstone  Presence of calculi or gallstone in the gallbladder is called cholelithiasis. Types of…

Q: Explain the effect in detail of Huntingdon’s Disease on the body

A: Introduction Huntington disease is a degenerative brain disorder that produces uncontrollable…

Q: Discuss the possibilities for effective treatment and preventionof colds.

A: Cold is the most common respiratory disease caused by a wide range of viruses such as rhinoviruses,…

Q: Compare the disease processes or pathologies that are inflammatory in nature with those of gout

A: A disease is a specific aberrant condition that affects the structure or function of all or part of…

Q: Medications are injected using the intrathecal route to:

A: Medications can be administered in several ways such as by swallowing, inhalation, absorption via…

Q: explain how the mantoux test for TB generates a positive result

A: The Mantoux test which is also called as Mantoux screening test or tuberculin screening test is a…

Q: List 4 causes of asphyxial deaths in children.

A: Asphyxia:- is a condition where the oxygen supply is deficient in the body because of abnormal…

Q: Tuberculosis Diabetes

A: A Medication is a pill or other type of medicine used to cure or prevent disease.

Q: Explain how the body (including cells, organs, organ systems) is affected by the bacterium called…

A: Meningococcal meningitis is a type of meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis (a bacteria). This…