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.
Clostridium Botulinum The bacteria Clostridium Botulinum is one of the most feared bacteria in the food production industry. The bacterium is rod shaped and gram-positive and comes from the clostridium family, the same family as the common food poisoning bacteria, clostridium perfringens. It is a spore-forming bacterium and the spores are very resilient, making them difficult to do away with. If ingested, Clostridium botulinum can grow and produce a toxin that causes botulism. The symptoms of botulism can include nausea, diarrhoea followed by constipation and later on neurological symptoms may occur such as dysphagia, facial weakness and paralysis.
Causes and spread of infection 1. Understand the causes of infection 1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Bacteria This is a single cell micro-organism that gets its nutrition from its surroundings and can only be seen under a microscope. Viruses These are disease producing agents far smaller than bacteria. They are enclosed in a protein coating which makes them more difficult to destroy Fungi Fungi are popular for beneficial effects including foods for protection, penicillin and decomposition. Some fungi mass together to create toadstools.
Finally, avoid contact with people who show signs of sore throat. There are a couple of treatments, also; they are surgery that removes infected tissues, antibiotics and intravenous immunoglobulin, treat complications, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This “flesh-eating bacteria” is something that will ruin patients’ lives if they catch
1. The MMR vaccination is an immunization against measles, mumps and rubella. That is administrated via injection. 2. We vaccinate against measles, mumps and rubella because they are very unpleasant illnesses and either one of them could cause a death.
In addition, mustard also damages the eyes and airways by topical contact and the gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow after absorption. In the eyes, blindness can occur during prolonged exposure. Mustard contaminates everything it touches, and with a low volatility
• Gastrointestinal (GI) anthrax, as its name suggests, occurs when the bacteria is ingested. If an animal is infected with anthrax and is then slaughtered for its meat, and the infected meat is not cooked properly, the meat will leave the consumer with chronic stomach pains, bloody diarrhea or vomiting, loss of appetite and/or nausea. GI anthrax is significantly more serious than cutaneous anthrax and has a higher mortality rate of 25-60% (BHC, 2012). • Pulmonary anthrax is the least common, yet most deadly form of anthrax; this form of anthrax can be used as a weapon in bioterrorism. Bacteria spores are inhaled by victims, causing influenza like symptoms and eventually death to 70-80% of victims in spite of treatment (BHC, 2012).
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