Meningitis Case Study 1. Why does the physician suspect either meningitis or encephalitis? Heather exhibited symptoms that suggested either illness. Sudden fever, severe headache, vomiting, drowsiness and a stiff neck are symptoms of meningitis, while fever, seizures, change in behavior, disorientation and partial paralysis are symptoms of encephalitis. Heather had a stiff neck, felt tired, had a fever and was disoriented prior to going to the clinic.
in nature, the bacteria can transfer these plasmids from bacteria to bacteria, transfering those beneficial genes. this mechanism allows bacteria to adapt to new and foreign environments. the continuous resistance of bacteria to antibiotics is due to the transmission of these plasmids. Bio-Rads unique pGLO plasmid encodes the gene for GFP and a gene for resistance the antibiotic ampicillin. pGLO can also control the gene expression of this fluorecent protein.
The cases of Anderson et al v. Pacific Gas and Electric and Jones v. Scotchwood are very similar yet have significant differences. Four decades after one of the world’s largest utility started dumping 370 million gallons of cancer-causing chemicals into unlined ponds in Hinkley, California, their actions were uncovered. There negligence caused many people and domestic animals in the high desert town of Hinkley to get sick. In the town of Scotchwood, the water pipes running throughout the town were deteriorating causing the parasite “Pindia” to contaminate the water. This parasite was not an immediate threat to healthy people of Scotchwood but to the people already sick with diseases causing weakened immune systems.
Normal skin has many types of bacteria living on it. When there is a break in the skin, these bacteria can cause a skin infection. Skin in the infected area will become red, hot, irritated, swollen, and painful. (www.nlm.nih.gov, Linda J. Vorvick, MD) Factors leading up to the emergency room visit with this patient in this case, the wound was not properly taken care of, which allowed the infection to spread, causing Richard to go to the emergency room. Patient cleaned cut with peroxide and applied a Band-Aid, when he should have washed it thoroughly with soap and water and applied an antibacterial cream every day.
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus - Enterococci bacteria are normally found in the intestinal tract. They can sometimes become pathogenic and develop resistance to vancomycin. Vancomycin is considered to be the last-resort antibiotic that is administered for infections that are resistant to penicillin and other antibiotics. Vancomycin-resistance decreased because the antibiotic was no longer used and the resistant strains were no longer selected for. With recent outbreaks of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) VRE demonstrates that decreasing use of antibiotics can decrease the drug resistance in bacterial
Both sexes died two to three times earlier than the standard controlled rats (Mercola). These negative effects were caused by a combination of the over expression of the transplanted gene in the GMO, and the endocrine-disrupting effects of Roundup (Mercola). The endocrine system consists of glands that are responsible for secreting hormones into the bloodstream. Taking a look at the fact that massive tumors developed in female rats’ mammary glands links breast cancer to the consumption of GM foods. I think that people have a right to know if what they are eating has been genetically altered, and grown in pesticide drenched
Crohn’s Disease Rosa Capela Kaplan University: SC131 January 21, 2015 What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, causing the lining of your digestive tract to flame up. When the disease is active many symptoms can be caused, including abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue (extreme tiredness), weight loss, and malnutrition (lack of proper nutrition). Inflammation of the skin eyes and joints, inflammation of the liver of bile ducts and delayed growth or sexual development, in children are also signs and symptoms of Crohn’s Disease. Scientists believe Crohn’s Disease is caused by a combination of these 3 factors: Immune system problems, genetics, and environmental factors.
This pain is more intense during the menstrual period of a woman and may lead to excessive bleeding. The pain is because the endometrial cells that are also breaking up and bleeding from an area that is not supposed to. The pain is the same as a menstrual cramp pain, only that it can touch on the rectum and the lower back. Most women have also reported gnawing pain in the feet that disables them making them sick throughout the period of the menstrual period, and even shortly afterward. The pain is so intense, such that patients have reported that it is like someone is pulling out their insides.
Chest pain may also occur. Fewer than 10 percent of infected people develop heart problems from Lyme Disease. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, approximately 60 percent of untreated people with Lyme disease will go on to develop arthritis and for 10 to 20 percent, the arthritis will be chronic. Later stages can be cured by shots of penicillin. Ibuprofen can also help bring down swelling and inflammation of joints in early and late stages.
Introduction In this essay I will be looking at Antimicrobial Peptides. They are membrane active polypeptides which have an important role in the defence system of a living organism. Antimicrobial Peptides(AMPs) are a unique and diversified group of molecules produced by all types of living organisms. Antimicrobial Peptides are considered to be part of all living organisms natural immunity1. Identification and structure Antimicrobial Peptides have antibacterial characteristics that kill viruses, bacteria (gram positive and gram negative), protozoa, and fungi.