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Merriam-Webster dictionary. Chickenpox which used to be a common virus has now decreased in its cases due to a vaccine introduced in the 1990s. It is now a highly encouraged thing for parents to get done for their baby. Chickenpox is caused by varicella-zoster. The virus is extremely contagious and can be passed down when in contact with another infectious person. When in contact the virus can be spread by; saliva, coughing, sneezing, and contact with the actual blisters. It is very easy to detect chickenpox

Homework 1: Mrs. Cook is at your clinic complaining of severe headaches and extreme dizziness. She informs you that the only medication she is taking is a nasal decongestant for the past week, to alleviate her allergy symptoms. After looking at her medical history you know that Mrs. Cook does not suffer from any major health issues. As a healthcare professional what steps would you take to address her concern? Also, provide reasons for her symptoms. (5) As a healthcare professional it is my job to

Disease/ Syndrome RASH Epidemiology Time Course Syndrome Statement/Signs & Symptoms Mechanism of the disease(Pathophysiology) Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Age/Gender: -Mainly in childhood, but can be found in adults -Infants to about 6 months old are about half of the population -Prominently found in African Americans and Asians rather than Europeans. Risk Factors: -Genetics (Family hx.) -Environment (Skin irritants, extreme weather and lack of skin moisture) -Stress -Food Allergies -Skin

4 Most Dangerous Skin Conditions and Their Treatments According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the skin is the body’s largest organ and actively prevents harmful microbes from entering the body. However, the integumentary systems sometimes suffers from these four dangerous conditions. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skinconditions.html Shingles Shingles is a skin disorder that is commonly associated with children, but older adults and those with weak immune systems also are susceptible

Fifth Disease also known as Erythema Infectious is a viral illness caused by the parvovirus B19. It is more common in children ranging from five to fifteen years of age than it is in adults. Most children will recover quickly without having any long lasting complications. Individuals may recognize the disease by the distinctive red rash that appears on the face that resembles a slapped cheek. Fifth disease has an incubation period ranging from four to fourteen days, however it can last as long

Shingles Questions and Answers raquo , raquo , raquo Shingles Treatment See all photos Shingles and Nerve Damage Question My husband had shingles at the age of years old he now has , which was made better by a local healer from the village. He has been suffering from pains on the lower left hand side, under his rib cage for the past six years approximately exactly the same place he had shingles as a boy . These pains spread from the mid back to almost the belly button. We live in the south west of

Chickenpox along the Way By Vonsha Farnum Kaplan University Professor Danial Gilmore HS311-01: Epidemiology and Biostatistics I Chickenpox along the Way Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox being relatively a mild disease derived from chicken peas or the idea that the disease originated from chickens. Occurring in all parts of the world. Chickenpox was thought to be a form of smallpox until the late 19th century and

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Chickenpox Research and Reflection Paper For my first clinical rotation site, I went to Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center. It is located at 1221 Cedar Lane Road in Middletown, Delaware. After being taught by Mrs. Lynch on what to do, my partner, Amanda, and I volunteered by doing occupational therapy with the patients, who were kindergarteners. The atmosphere of the center was very light and you could tell the staff really appreciated our work there. Overall, I had an amazing experience working

Newcastle Disease Virus tropism varies and can manifest in the respiratory, digestive, or nervous systems with differing severities of virulence . At least four pathogenic types are defined: lentogenic, asymptomatic enteric, mesogenic, and velogenic which includes two tropisms: neurotropic and viscerotropic . Lentogenic and asymptomatic enteric are the less virulent type of the disease, showing mild or no symptoms. Birds with lentogenic type infections may have respiratory symptoms such as coughing