A con is the higher risk of destruction of normal body flora. Drug allergy, drug toxicity, and creation of resistant microorganisms are also facts that need to be taken into consideration. Narrow-spectrum antimicrobials can only target either Gram-negative or Gram-positive microorganisms or a small variety of microorganisms at the time used. A con is that the bacteria have to be indentified first, before treatment can start. The pros are the reduced risk of creating resistant microorganisms and less chance of harming the host.
The sexually transmissible disease gonorrhea has become increasingly resistant to treatment with antibiotics. What is the most likely scientific explanation? a) The gonorrhea bacteria learned to avoid antibiotics b) The gonorrhea bacteria changed their genes when they sensed antibiotics c) Antibiotic-sensitive gonorrhea bacteria died out, but antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea bacteria have flourished and persisted d) The antibiotic increased the mutation rate in the gonorrhea bacteria e) Both b and d 26. Which statement best describes the relationship between plants and animals on earth? a) Plants produce O2 and sugars from CO2 b) Animals produce CO2 and H2O from sugars and O2 c) Plants produce O2 and sugars and animals produce CO2 and H2O d) Animals produce O2 and sugars and plants produce CO2 and H2 27.
USA vaccines cover A, C, W-135, and Y but not B (Coffee, 2015). The incubation period of meningococcal disease ranges from 2 to 10 days. The disease is spread through saliva and respiratory droplets. The most common way people transfer the disease is through kissing, sharing drinks, sharing used silverware, sharing lip balm, and close contact with an infected person who may cough or sneeze within three feet of an individual. Meningococcal meningitis is a fast moving, deadly infection that kills 10 to 13% of its victims within a matter of hours or days (CDC, 2015).
Research being currently carried out into cystic fibrosis includes trying to find a cure through gene therapy, this would try to prevent lung disease in a cystic fibrosis sufferer. People with cystic fibrosis suffer with their lungs becoming clogged with a sticky mucus making it very difficult for them to breathe. Prevention of cystic fibrosis could be done through screening a person to see if there is any family history of the disease present. Also by testing a woman during their pregnancy, by performing an aminocentisis test which would mean a sample of fluid taken from the womb. Also "chronic villus sampling", this involvs a sample of tissue (a biopsy) taken from the placenta and tested.
War on HIV/AIDS It has been proven time and time again that a lack of knowledge breeds ignorance and with ignorance comes destruction. Just shy of thirty years since the first HIV/AIDS case evolved, it is no longer an epidemic it is now a pandemic. Georgia is no exception to the effects of this rapidly growing health destruction to mankind. Knowledge is the most important factor in dominating your opponent. In this paper, conventional arguments ranging from the economic proposition, psychological factors to the political involvement of this pandemic will be covered.
Both scientists state that the epidemic “spread throughout the continent far faster than any modern plague” and that the plague was in fact “a viral hemorrhagic fever, similar to Ebola.” (A.W, 3). The devastating effects from the plague led the high death rates among the citizens of Europe. The Black Death is “estimated to have killed 30–60% of Europe's total population”. In total, the plague reduced the world population from an estimated “450 million down to 350–375 million” (Alchon, 21) in the 14th century. Aside from the Plague deaths, there was also a decline in the birth rate.
(Drug Enforcement Agency Statistics & Facts, 2013) Why does this drug have such an appeal to such a wide mix and variety of people? Why would people be willing to risk their health with long lasting effects, risking their livelihoods, careers, and families? According to one study, Methamphetamine acts as an indirect agonist at noradrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin…receptors. It attenuates monoamine metabolism by inhibiting mom amine oxidase, primarily through inhibiting dopamine reuptake and stimulating dopamine release (Clemens et al., 2007) The central nervous system stimulation by amphetamine results in noticeable behavioral effects including positive mood, reduced fatigue, euphoria, increased alertness and improved attention. These changes make this drug appealing to young adults attending late or all night parties and long-haul professional drivers.
Resolution COMMITTEE: World Health Organization (WHO) QUESTIONS OF: Radioactive Waste SUBMITTED BY: THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Acknowledging the fact and danger radioactive might cause to our environment and public health. The question of the safe final deposition of all radioactive waste generated worldwide is still problematic, Bearing in mind High level radioactive waste can be hazardous and deadly, others could cause biological effects in human such as cancer, Deeply concerned that the Chernobyl nuclear disaster would reoccur, Recognizing that the United Nations has a vital responsibility for major nuclear and radiation emergencies, 1. Aware of the problem of radioactive waste and safety of the population as Radiation exposure can cause cancer, birth defects and other abnormalities, Understanding that the Chernobyl disaster cause fewer than 50 direct deaths, 4,000 additional cancer and 600,000 highly exposed people, 2. Requests funds to improve nuclear power facilities a. constructing new nuclear power station; b. refurbishing power stations that are old and not as safe; c. protections 3. Urges safe disposal of radioactive waste by constructing secure containers to guarantee that high radioactive waste won’t leak back into the environment, contaminating water supplies and the food chain.
Pesticides play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of the United States food supply-but the potential for pesticides to cause harm to human and the environment has required the creation of number of regulations. A pesticide is a substance or combination of substances that is used to kill all different sorts of plants, animals and insects that fight with humans for food, spread disease, destroy property or agriculture. There are two types of pesticides, biological and chemical. Biological pesticides can be developed using fungi, bacteria and other organic substances and these usually aren't toxic to humans or animals. The type of pesticide that can affect our environment and health are the chemical pesticides.
While the arguments against animal testing are numerous, it still has a tremendous amount of benefit towards humans as a species. One cannot just look at the life expectancy as a measure of how well people live, but instead, we must also look at the quality of life. Should animal testing be eliminated, or, as the article suggests, put under the same ethical code towards the treatment of humans, we will experience a sharp decline in lifespan, and a decrease in the quality of life. The loss of animal testing would result in a sharp decline of lifespan in humans. The one thing most people understand about viruses and bacteria is that they evolve at an extremely rapid pace, leading to what can be called an evolutionary “arms race” between humanity and the diseases we contract.