Category: Infection

Introduction According to Paulo, Wolfgang, and Gilmore (1), infections caused by fungal or bacterial biofilms have become a major public health concern not only in the developing nations but also the developed countries around the world. The biofilm infections are often immune both to the host immune defenses and antibiotics, making them very dangerous. Conlon,…

Introduction According to Paulo, Wolfgang, and Gilmore (1), infections caused by fungal or bacterial biofilms have become a major public health concern not only in the developing nations but also the developed countries around the world. The biofilm infections are often immune both to the host immune defenses and antibiotics, making them very dangerous. Conlon,…

Table of Contents Introduction Conclusion References Introduction The sinuses are tiny bags of air positioned at the back of a person’s forehead, eyes, cheekbones, and nose. Sinus infections are relatively harmless if detected and treated in time. This paper is a patient education material on sinus infections, their symptoms and treatment as well as the…

Table of Contents Introduction Factors of Increased STI Risk Recommendations for Action Conclusion References Introduction Traditionally, sexually transmitted infections (STI) have been seen as a concern for young and adult populations that are more sexually active. However, researchers note that in high-income countries, STIs are becoming more prevalent among people over 60 (Lyons et al.,…

The school nurse could advise Megan to visit a nurse practitioner or a gynecologist, to drink a lot of water as suggested by some practitioners, and to urinate as often as possible. She could also advise her not to have sexual intercourse until her symptoms are gone, or the illness is cured. The information that…

Table of Contents Chlamydia Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention Prognosis References Chlamydia This is a bacterial infection which is passed over in the course of sexual contact. Among the adults, about five percent of them are infected with this disease. Among the females who are adolescents, 10 percent of this group of people is infected with…

Human bocavirus (HBoV) is a pathogen classified within the genus Bocavirus of the Parvoviridae family, first discovered in respiratory tract specimen from Swedish children. It was then found among patients with respiratory illness in other parts of the world (Albuquerque, et. al., 1). A study was made to see whether HBoV causes gastrointestinal disease as…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction and background Definition of Evidence Based Practice Methods Findings Implementation of findings Conclusion References Abstract The use of Foley catheter in ICU patients is an important predisposing factor to catheter related urinary tract infection. It is one of the leading causes of nosocomial infections. The aim of this thesis to…

Table of Contents Methods Results Discussion Reference For effective control of viral infections, the bodies of infected persons often mount both adaptive or specific, and innate immune responses (Markine-Goriaynoff, Hulhoven and Cambiaso 2709, par. 1). Cytolytic responses may be initiated by the natural killer (NK) cells or T lymphocytes, but this depends on the infecting…

Table of Contents Introduction The Review Conclusion References Introduction A literature review is a type of scholarly paper. Its main purpose is to summarize and analyze a number of articles, books, research papers dedicated to a specific topic with the goal of getting an understanding of it. This paper will provide a brief literature review…