Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a contagious disease that was often mistaken for the common cold due to similarities in symptoms. Because of this, many people were exposed to the infected child without knowing. It was not until the whoop sound was heard repeatedly in a child’s cough that it was evident that they had pertussis. The coughing episodes cause “the face to to become red or purple, the eyes bulge, and the veins in the scalp dilate” (Van Dellen 14). Whooping cough is spread from person-to-person by droplets traveling through the air that carry bacteria from a cough or sneeze of an infected child.
Vomiting may be mild at first and gradually become more severe. The vomit may sometimes contain blood. The child becomes hungry immediately after each feeding and the cycle continues Weight loss and failure to gain weight is present. Dehydration with decreased sodium and potassium is noted and the baby may cry without tears or become lethargic. A nursing mom may find herself changing fewer wet diapers or diapers that aren't as wet as expected.
Evidence: Unit 3323 Name: ; Date: 23/4/2015 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Common childhood illnesses; Accidents and Emergencies Common illnesses | Signs and symptoms | Actions to take | Flu | Viral infection of the nose, throat and ears. Stuffy nose, cough, high temp. May develop headaches and aches all over. | Paracetamol as needed. See GP if symptoms last longer a week or worsen.
Amoxicillin Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections Diarrhoea, feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects. Some people get a fungal infection such as thrush after treatment with antibiotics for a longer period of time. More serious side-effects of antibiotics include kidney problems, blood disorders, increased sensitivity to the sun and deafness. However, these are rare. Antidepressants e.g.
All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. Foodborne botulism is a public health emergency because many people can be poisoned by eating a contaminated food. What kind of germ is Clostridium botulinum? Clostridium botulinum is the name of a group of bacteria. They can be found in soil.
Unit 3 D1: Recommendations in relation to identify hazards to minimize the risks to the service user groups 1. Feeling sick or being sick Feeling sick or being sick can contaminate the pool and can pose a serious health risk to the staff and students at Ivy house. If not attended to the pool can become a fertile breeding ground for bacteria that can cause a wide range of illnesses. For example a parasite called cryptosporidium is excreted when faeces enters the water. This can cause really bad and severe diarrhoea, sickness, stomach cramps and fever.
Signs and symptoms of severe infection include, watery diarrhea 10 - 15 times a day, abdominal cramping and pain which may be severe, fever, blood or pus in stool, nausea, dehydration, loss of appetite, and weight loss. There are some causes for C. difficile. C. difficile bacteria can be found throughout the environment - in soil, air, water, and human and animal feces. A small number of healthy people naturally carry the bacteria in their large intestine. But, C. difficile
Some examples would be public swimming pools or spas. This infection can also be transmitted through contact with surfaces which are contaminated like in a school or day care center, touching toys or even a diaper pail. Also through person-to-person contact, such as caring for an infected person or sexual contact A foodborne disease outbreak is defined as the occurrence of two or more similar illnesses resulting from ingestion of a common food. Between 1998 and 2010 according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) there were seventeen confirmed outbreaks of giardia instestinalis in a multitude of states in the United States. Of
Older children will complain of feeling as if something is stuck in their throat. If the foreign body has been in the esophagus for a while, the child may fail to thrive and grow. Sometimes these children suffer from recurrent episodes of aspiration pneumonia (pneumonia caused by liquids or food getting into the lungs). If a sharp object makes it past the esophagus and into the stomach, then it will likely finish its trip through the intestine and colon and come out in the
The main cause of kwashiorkor is a severe deficiency of protein. Some other causes include disease conditions that get in the way of protein absorption, infections, and parasites. Kwashiorkor is a common disease in children living in areas affected by famine and drought. Vegan diets have also been known to cause protein energy malnutrition. Foods contaminated with molds can cause poisoning when consumed.