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    Otitis Externa

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    pathogen of acute viral rhinitis is rhinovirus, other causes include, adenoviruses, coronaviruses, enteroviruses, influenza and parainfluenza viruses, and respiratory syncytial virus. The most common pathogen of rhinosinusitis is S pneumoniae, H influenzae (nontypeable), M catarrhalis, and β-hemolytic streptococci. Common pathogen of viral pharyngitis includes, Epstein-Barr virus, coxsackie A group of viruses and adenovirus. The most common bacterial pharyngitis is group A streptococcal infection

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    irritability (CDC, 2017). Acute Otitis Media often resulting from bacterial or viral infection of the fluid in middle ear. The most common bacterial pathogen that cause Acute otitis media is Streptococcus pneumoniae. But other bacteria like Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella Catarrhalis are also causing acute otitis media. The most common virus that cause acute otitis media are: Rhino virus, Influenza virus, adeno virus, and respiratory syncytial virus. (CDC,2017). According to carman, children

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    Pneumonia Research Paper

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    Most if not all children receive a series of Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib) vaccinations as well as Pneumococcus, Measles and Pertussit also known as whooping cough. Remember you and your families health is key, good nutrition and hygiene are very important as well as maintaining our indoor pollution

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    some cases however, the infections will spread to the neighboring organs which then results in clinical complications3. The most common viruses are rhinovirus, coronavirus and adenovirus while for bacteria are Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. Rhinovirus (rhin means “nose”) and coronavirus are usually linked to common cold2,3. Adenoviruses on the other hand, are a group of viruses that usually infect the membrane linings of the respiratory tract and they are more often linked to

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    fungal, parasitic, and non-infectious. Meningitis is more often seen in children and acute bacterial meningitis can be fatal if not treated in the early stages. Five types of pathogens - E. coli, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Haemophilus influenza type b and group b streptococcus - have previously been reported as the top causes of meningitis. From January 2012 through December 2015, 3mL samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from 179 children (120 males, 59 females) ranging in age

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    sinus infection, or a skull fracture, or rarely, after some surgeries”. There are also various strains of bacterial meningitis, the most common include streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), haemophilus influenzae (haemophilus), and listeria monocytogenes (listeria) (Meningitis Directory). Bacterial meningitis is usually severe and can be deadly as well as contagious among

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    prevalent being their historical success. Throughout the pre vaccination era, various diseases ran rampant across the globe. England and Wales were no exception to this detrimental time period. Between 1990 and 1992, there were 946 cases of Haemophilus influenzae within the six small regions (Anderson, E. C., et al 1). This “pre vaccination era” refers to a dark period of history, before vaccines were fabricated, in which death from disease was common, especially in children.

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    In the state of Virginia vaccinations and immunizations are mandatory to attend a school. According to the Code of Virginia, Health Histories and Immunizations the law § 22.1-271.2 states, A. no student should be permitted into a school unless the student or student guardian succumbs proof of immunizations to the admitting official unless the student is exempted from immunization of subsection c or is classified as homeless. If a student does not have proof of immunization, the school should notify

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    Paranasal Sinusitis

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    Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. The medical term is “rhinosinusitis”, because the disease affects the mucous membranes lining both the nose and the sinuses. The paranasal sinuses are air-filled cavities in the bones of the face and skull, all of which communicate with the nasal cavity through openings known as ostia. The largest are maxillary sinuses with the ostium situated in the superior aspect of the medial wall. This opening enables the maxillary sinus being both drained

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    a) The most likely bacterial causes of infective exacerbation of COPD are: Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, gram-negative Enterobacteriaceae, Klebsiella pneumonia and Mycoplasma pneumoniae (S.Sethi, 2004; T. Kawamatawong et al, 2017; King et al, 2013). b) Bronchodilators Bronchodilators can increase FEV1 (GOLD,2017). During an exacerbation of COPD, long acting preparations should be

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