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    There is no specific cure for measles however, medications can be taken to alleviate symptoms caused by the virus. People generally recover from the virus within 2 weeks. In some rare instances severe problems can occur which include, pneumonia, encephalitis, seizures or meningitis. In 2008 140 measles cases were reported in the United States. Travelers to Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, India, Israel,

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    Rabies Virus ( Rv )

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    Introduction: Rabies virus (Rv) is a type species1 of the viral genus Lyssavirus from the phylogenetic family Rhabdoviridae. The morphology pertaining to Lyssavirus consist of a spiked viral envelop surrounding a protein matrix—protein M2—and an inner ribonucleocapsid3 complex containing the viral ribonucleic acid (RNA). The spiked appearance of the viral envelop is secondary to the presence of glycoproteins that line its outer surface. Lyssavirus maintains both a helical and a cubical symmetry

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    normal development who presented a loss of acquired skills after receiving the Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccine. According to the study, “Behavioural disorders included autism (nine), disintegrative psychosis (one), and possible postviral or vaccinal encephalitis (two)” (Wakefield). It was later found that these diagnoses were false and Wakefield had been paid off by parents of children with autism to make these claims and that

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    Global Warming is the new epidemic that is facing the United States as well as the entire world. Global Warming is the gradual increase of temperatures around the globe. The gradual rise of the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere and also the oceans is believed to be permanently changing the Earth’s climate. There is a debate among an abundance of people that and sometimes in the news, on whether global warming is real or not. However, scientists and climate experts all agree that the

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    any infections. Certain stages of HIV are considered AIDS. If a person has a low number of CD4 cells doctors treat it as AIDS. Having HIV gives you a greater risk of having serious infections like tuberculosis, brain problems like meningitis and encephalitis [Define what those two words

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    Sexually transmitted infections are infections spread through sexual contact, affecting one’s reproductive organs or causing broader infection within the body. These venereal diseases range in severity and areas of foci, having the ability to cause anything from mild irritation to fatalities in carriers and newborns. Women possess a particular susceptibility to STI acquisition as women have a higher biological vulnerability for STIs, and less power over sexual situations than men (Branković, 2013)

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    Task 2

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    Task 2, Community Health (C228) Edward Croston Western Governors University Task 2, Community Health (C228) MEASLES Measles was at one time in the not too distant past, a killer of those that became infected. Measles has been around for centuries. The first published, written account of the disease was in the ninth century by a Persian doctor. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website on measles, it was not until 1757 that a Scottish physician, named Francis

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    smallpox. However, since the normal version of this gene helps people resist infection by the West Nile virus, the same people who have resistance to HIV and AIDS are also have a higher risk of being infected by the West Nile virus and contracting encephalitis as a

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    Measles Essay

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    Measles Aundreya Allen Health Science Technology 3/4/2016 Measles Measles, also known as rubeola, 5 - day measles or hard measles, is an infection caused by a virus, which causes a characteristic skin rash known as exanthem (Carson-DeWitt et al. 2015). This infection appears worldwide! Measles is caused by a type of virus called a paramyxovirus, which is extremely contagious(Carson-DeWitt et al. 2015). This virus is important to know about because anyone can be contracted. Pathophysiology

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    areas · Are facing increasing competition in preferred food markets · The tendency for people to eat ready prepared meals and sandwiches, is leading to increased trade. · Strong success in wholesaling has been offset by BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis) · Food wholesaling is relatively static but with a very competitive UK market. · Well known brand name, 'Happy Shopper' 4/ Findings TABLE 1. RATIOS USED IN THIS REPORT FOR THE BOOKER GROUP. 1992 1993 1994 £m £m £m CURRENT CURRENT ASSETS

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