Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wound infected with Clostridium botulinum. Consuming the spores of the botulinum bacteria, which then grow in the intestines and release toxin, causes infant botulism. Adult intestinal toxemia (adult intestinal colonization) botulism is a very rare kind of botulism that occurs among adults by the same route as infant botulism. Lastly, iatrogenic botulism can occur from accidental overdose of botulinum toxin. All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies.
When MRSA infects skin, a swollen, red area develops, and it is usually painful. MRSA skin infections may develop pus or weep other fluids. If left untreated, a MRSA skin infection can go progressively deeper into the body, infecting blood and organs. Symptoms of MRSA infection can include chills, cough, chest pain, fever, fatigue, muscle aches, rashes, shortness of breath and a general feeling of malaise. The worst and final symptom of progressed MRSA infection is death Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/08/mrsa-antibiotic-resistant-bug-that-has-health-officials-worried/#ixzz2UnSQcGzS When MRSA infects skin, a swollen, red area develops, and it is usually painful.
Illnesses caused by viruses: Chickenpox, Common Cold, Hepatitis, Herpes, HIV, Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Noravirus, etc. Illnesses caused by fungi: Athlete’s Foot, Ringworm, Thrush ( Candida ), etc. Illnesses caused by parasites: Fleas, Lice, Scabies, Worms, Amoebic Dysentery, Malaria, etc. 3. Describe what is meant by “infection” and “colonisation” Infection is the invasion of the host organism’s bodily tissues by disease-causing organisms, they multiplication and the reaction of the body to these organisms and toxins they produce.
Patients who are very ill usually require intravenous (IV) antibiotics and admission to a hospital; they usually have a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) that may be spreading to the bloodstream. Other people may have a milder infection (cystitis) and may get well quickly with oral antibiotics. E. coli Enteritis E. coli enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine, caused by infection with certain strains of E. coli bacteria. The diarrheal diseases caused by E. coli range from mild to life-threatening, depending on the specific type of E. coli bacteria involved. It is the most common cause of
The family the bacteria belong to is called Rickettsiae. This family of bacteria cause other serious diseases including Typhus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Ehrlichiosis
1.2 Identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Bacteria Lyme disease, Tuberculosis, tetanus, MRSA, whooping cough Viruses Polio, Norovirus, common cold, flu, chicken pox Fungi Ringworm, athletes foot, oral thrush Parasites Worms, ticks, lice, mites 1.3 Describe what is meant by 'infection' and 'colonisation' Infection Infection is the invasion on bodily tissues by disease causing microorganisms Colonisation Colonisation is when an invasion of disease or bacteria populate a specific area of the body which can cause the body's immune system to break down. 1.4 Explain what is meant by 'systemic infection' and 'localised infection' Systemic infection This is where infection spreads throughout the whole body or affects several organs or tissues. Conditions like type 2 diabetes or AIDS are examples of this. Localised infection This is confined to one organ system or area in the body e.g. abscess or boil.
Pertussis Angela Maina Anatomy and Physiology July 17, 2011 Pertussis Pertussis is a small bacterium that infects the upper respiratory tract by embedding itself in mucus (Allen, 267). It is diagnosed by performing a swab test of the posterior pharyngeal wall and identifying B. Pertussis on selective media. A fluorescent antibody test is also used (Satpathy, 56). It is a highly contagious airborne bacterial infection that causes violent rapid coughing and a loud “whooping” sound upon inhalation (Murkoff, 16). Pertussis is also known as “whooping cough” due to the “whooping” sound a person makes.
Yesinia Pesties is gram-negative which means that antibiotics are less effective on the plague because of a lip polysaccharide layer over their walls that add extra protection. The bubonic plague has a major impact on the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, lymphoid organs and circulating lymphocytes. Plague victims tend to have large bumps on their bodies which are called "buboes". These are actually swollen lymph nodes filled with puss.
Strep throat is an infection in the throat caused by a Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat ( Strep Throat, A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia, Line 1). Another name for strep throat is Streptococcal pharyngitis, streptococcal, tonsillitis, or streptococcal sore throat. It affects the pharynx and tonsils and possibly the larynx (Streptococcal pharyngitis, paragraph 1) Symptoms of this infection can be mild or sever, the infected host starting to feel sick after 2 to 5 days after contact with the bacteria.
1.2 Identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Bacteria commonly causes strep throat, urinary tract infections, tuberculosis, etc. Viruses commonly cause anything from the common cold to AIDS, including; chicken pox, flu, herpes, mumps, measles, rubella, shingles, etc. Fungus commonly cause athlete's foot, yeast infections, etc. Parasites such as tape worms and ringworms can cause; trichomoniasis, giardiasis, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis. 1.3 Describe what is meant by “infection” and “colonisation” Infection is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms that are not normally present in the body, they come in the forms of bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc.