Blood-borne disease

Catch scratch fever disease is a bacterial infection caused by Bartonell henselae bacteria. This disease gets in name because people contract it from cats. It is one of the most common bacteria in the world. Most infections usually occur after scratches from domestic or feral cats, especially kittens. CDS occurs whenever cats and fleas are around. Common symptoms include fever; enlarged lymph nodes, scab or pustule at the scratch site. In the United States, most cases occur in the fall and winter

of the most weakening diseases can be found in your very backyard. This disease is called Lyme disease Lymes disease have been spreading around the United States at a very fast pace, there is only one way that you can get this disease. The disease is caused by something that is called bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi which is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks. Anyone can get this disease, although it is very uncommon that someone will get this disease. Lymes disease is actually a very interesting

What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell diseases are inherited blood disorders that affect mostly African Americans about 70,000 people in the United States. The studies shows approximately 2 million Americans have the sickle cell trait. The sickle cell trait occurs in about 1 in 12 African Americans and sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide. The rate for sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait is higher in people who live in Africa, South or Central America, the Caribbean islands

which certain blood factors do not clot properly. Hemophilia can cause spontaneous bleeding episodes, and there are many ways to treat it. Hemophilia is caused by a variety of different things. Hemophilia is caused by clotting factors in the blood, inheriting it from family members, and acquiring it. Each type of Hemophilia has a different factor deficiency (Stachnik 220). When bleeding, the body naturally clots by bringing blood cells together (Mayo Clinic Staff 2). When blood clots, there

This assists physicians by supplying them with new knowledge about the diseases they are treating (Isabel). By identifying unknown pathogens, scientists are able to develop new vaccines that can control or even prevent illnesses from becoming serious. On the other hand, outbreaks can also begin in the pre-packaging of vegetables

neuroborreliosis Currently, the effective diagnosis of Lyme disease is challenging. Usually, a two-steps serological test approach is recommended, using ELISA and Western Blot, but a high incidence of false-negative results is observed. Molecular diagnosis based on PCR are not recommended since Bb DNA may persist in the host long after the bacterial elimination. Consequently, there is an urgent need to develop a specific diagnostic tool for Lyme disease, including during Bb-Ap co-infection and Lyme neuroborreliosis

Marjie C. Andrejciw, MT (ASCP), MS, NC Holistic Nutritional Counselor www.circleoflifenutrition.net (810) 869-8898 New Insights to Lyme disease According to Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt (a world renowned Lyme expert), Lyme disease is considered the plague of the century due to the large number of people with chronic Lyme disease and the associated co-infections. The number one symptom of Lyme is chronic fatigue. People can have Lyme for a very long time and not be properly diagnosed

Choose one answer. a. it is the main component of starch and glycogen b. it is also called blood sugar c. it is the most common disaccharide in our diet d. it is the most important carbohydrate fuel for the human body Question26 Marks: 1 The most common eating disorder is: Choose one answer. a. Anorexia nervosa b. Bulimia

an average of almost 1,000 sharps injuries per day in the U.S. Accidental needlestick and sharps not only cause injuries, but they also carry a major risk for transmission of blood borne infections. Although virtually all healthcare workers are at risk of harm from occupational exposures such as these, the Center for Disease Control notes that nurses sustain approximately half of all needlestick injuries. While there are several precautions and regulations implemented on the administration and disposal

Introduction/Background/History Hi my name is Tyree Coleman and today I will inform you about a world known disease called Tuberculosis but most commonly known as TB. Tuberculosis is a infectious disease that mainly affects your lungs. Like many other diseases Tuberculosis is airborne is very easy to contract. This disease was first discovered in March 24, 1882 by a German physician and scientist named Robert Koch. Koch simply found traces of mycobacterium tuberculosis in cows, which is the