Essay On Walking Pneumonia

One of the most common complications of the flu is a bacterial infection. Sporadically, this can become serious and progress into pneumonia. A bacterial infection can be treated by a round of antibiotics but can occasionally become life-threatening, particularly in the frail and elderly. However, because some bacterial infections can produce signs and symptoms similar to influenza, bacterial infections should be considered and appropriately treated, if suspected. In addition, bacterial co-infection can occur as a complication of influenza.

Type C causes less severe flu compared to flu caused by type A and B. MODES OF TRANSMISSION Influenza spreads by tiny droplets when people with a flu talk, cough or sneeze. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017, para.4), people with flu can spread it to people who are up to 6 feet away. It is therefore advisable to keep away from people who have a flu to prevent yourself from contacting the disease. For those who have a flu, it is advisable to avoid going to public areas to

Sputum contains a lot of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other pathogens. Respiratory infectious diseases, like influenza, tuberculosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, measles, pertussis, diphtheria and other pathogens, are spread through the sputum, very dangerous. Spitting there are many hazards, not only can cause health problems, in infectious disease multiple times, phlegm is a highly damaging route of transmission, inadvertently freely spit sputum are likely to have increased 10 people infected with the virus. First of all, spitting could lead to spread bacteria, into the air will harm to people. In our usual life, no spitting everywhere slogan, the reason is spitting is an extremely uncivilized unsanitary, spitting will make sputum bacteria spread easily, especially in public places, crowded place will make the spread of the virus.

Pediatric pneumonia is the most common cause of mortality in children. Although , there are cures for this infection , if not detected early , it can pose to be life threatening. Most cases of pediatric pneumonia are found in developing countries like Bangladesh , Nigeria and the Sub Saharan Region. According to WHO , as of 2013 , the causality rate caused by pneumonia is at 2 million, amongst children under the age of five. This dramatically rising number proves that there is a need to understand the etiology of this infection , and determine what factors can be assessed to help in early detection of pneumonia.

Purpose: As Vibrio cholerae is one of the major causes of death in the developing world, though it is very well understood, the authors undertook the work to see if a method already relatively common to the area could be effective in reducing cholera outbreaks. The authors objectives were to find a simple method that could be used without much training to reduce the incidence of cholera. Hypothesis: The authors’ hypothesis was that if a commonly used and simple water filtration system was used to lower the amount of the waterborne copepods that are linked with Vibrio cholerae from surface water taken for daily use, the occurrence of cholera would decrease dramatically. Background: The scientific community already knows much about the bacteria that causes cholera, V. cholerae, and methods to prevent outbreaks of cholera. Scientists also know that V. cholerae sticks to larger copepods’ eggs, oral region, and the copepod itself.

This bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can have a big effect to those who have cancer, since they have a low immune system. Like any other bacteria, this infection does not only have specific symptoms, but multiple regarding the place it comes in contact with. When it is in contact with a wound green, covered pus can be noticeable. This can have a severely impact to the person causing pneumonia. Overall, researchers have found similar effects to other places it comes in contact with, some being fever, nausea, and fatigue.

1. Simply Put, the flu shot is an injection (shot) or nasal spray that contains a harmless amount of the virus, so that your body can build up antibodies against that strain of the flu. 2. Flu shots are important because they help protect you against Influenza, which is more commonly referred to as the flu. [Transition: With help from Mayo Clinic website, I learned that...] B.

We are writing to inform you about a possible spread of Herpes simplex. We are reaching out the parents due to a few students outbreaks. Herpes simplex can attack both children and parents so if signs are present be careful as it is very contagious. Herpes complex is known as Herpes liabalis, otherwise known as fever blisters or cold sores. Signs of this illness are visible vesicles either in the lips or adjacent skin.

#Walking Pneumonia: Causes The cold season is back with its tell-tale symptoms: your nose is stuffy; your throat is painful; the cough is incessant; the headache is terrible; and the muscles are sore. Is it cold, or something serious? Chances are that you have walking pneumonia. Walking Pneumonia is not as dramatic as it sounds, nor is it very severe—it is a mild form of pneumonia that will not interfere with your daily activities, and you continue 'walking ' your normal life. In fact, many assume this mellow condition to be the common cold and live in the oblivion.

The best way to treat the disease and to get rid of the worms is through medications. Diethylcarbamazine is the main medication; it kills the adult worms and the babies (microfilariae). If a person has taken multiple treatments of the first medication but the disease still remains, then they take Albendazole which kills adult worms. These medications can be detrimental to people with heavy infections and then a specialist is required for treatment. 13.)