LYME DISEASE Lyme disease is the most common disease in the United States and many other countries around the world such as Mexico and Canada. It is transmitted by the bite of a tick resulting in a bacterial infection caused by spirochete from the infected tick, specifically called Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). An infected individual can experience a slew of symptoms during the first few days to weeks. If left untreated, much more critical and painful long-term symptoms can result that can last the duration of the individual’s life (www.cdc.gov/lyme/transmission, 2013). In most cases, the infection is caused when a nymph (an immature tick less than 2 mm in length) bites a human, which feeds during the spring and summer seasons.
After a little research what was hypothesized was that the night crawlers would make the apple decay faster because they are a special breed. For the experiment I bought two types of worms; Canadian night crawlers and red worms. I made sure that both worms were containing the same amount of soil, and same brand of soil. Next I bought one apple and cut in half and placed two slices into each container, containing the two different types of worms. Every three days would record the growth of the mold or anything that’s changing about the apple.
This disease is a member of the herpes virus family and can lead to other infectious diseases such as “viral pneumonia, infection of the brain (encephalitis) and bleeding problems” according to the csg.org (2007). Early symptoms can range from a low grade fever, dizziness, fatigue, dehydration, and the worsening of asthma. This disease is most commonly exposed and passed among children, but can be even more dangerous if contracted by adults. It is noted that if you have had chicken pox, the shingle virus is embedded and lying dormant in your nervous system which can cause chronic pain syndrome at the site of the original shingles eruption also known as (post-herpetic neuralgia). Describe the disease, how it is transmitted, and the environmental factors that may make someone vulnerable to it.
Introduction Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a tick-born bacterial disease affecting both humans and animals. A tick-borne disease is caused by bacteria, viruses and other types of germs transmitted to a person from the bite of an infected tick. There are several tick-borne infections including Tularemia caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever caused by Rickettsia rickettsi. The bacterium causing Lyme disease is Borrelia burgdorferi; a corkscrew shaped bacteria, a member of the spirochete family. Lyme disease is a multisystem disease with prominent neurological involvement.
Corticosteroids, either in pill or topical form are usually the first things that doctors will give patients with this.These medications reduce inflammation and can help to heal the blisters and relieve itching although they work well as a treatment they can have serious side effects if used for too long. Because of this your doctor would take you off the medication as soon as the blisters clear up. Another treatment option would be to take medication that suppresses the immune system so the disease cannot grow. But the problem with doing this is it puts you at risk for contracting other diseases. There arent very many ways to prevent this disease due to the fact that it is an immune system based disease so the only things that could really help would be to eat healthy and exercise to maintain a healthy and strong immune system.
Hormone imbalance is one of the many negative aspects of this disease. Not only does PCOS affect a female’s hormones and ability to conceive a child, it also affects her overall long term health. Women with PCOS are at higher risks for health problems: heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, infertility, and diabetes. PCOS can also lead to endometrial cancer, which is caused by an absence of periods. This causes the female to produce the hormone estrogen, but not progesterone, which does not allow the uterus to shed.
“This syndrome occurs mostly in babies six months or younger” (Blue Baby Syndrome). Blue Baby Syndrome usually affects this age group because they have a low amount of methemoglobin reducers in their bodies and typically have more Methemoglobinemia then they can get rid of. If the Methemoglobinemia is not tested for or taken care of by doctors then it could kill the baby that are having problems with it. Usually if an adult is having problem with Blue Baby Syndrome then because they have a better immune system and are healthier they can fight off the disease and get their blood back to normal. Blue Baby Syndrome first came into light with a movie called Something the Lord Made.
Women are more susceptible to genital herpes than men because of the anatomy of their genital differences. Pregnant women who have an active infection while giving birth can pass the infection to the baby. Many third world countries are susceptible to this disease from being unsanitary and not having proper cleansing, most of the time diseases get passed through childbirth. It is extremely unlikely to die of genital herpes but it can affect your physical and mental health. Almost 80 percent of the U.S population has some type of herpes.
With Type I diabetes, the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Consequently, anyone with Type I diabetes must receive daily insulin injections. The insulin must be injected into the body because if it is taken orally, stomach acids will make the insulin ineffective to the body. The primary targets for this type of diabetes are children and young adults, but it can affect people of any age. The destruction of beta cells cause Type I diabetes.
A women’s body naturally resists abortion, causing physical and emotional problems. There was a survey that asked 1900 women “Were there any negative psychological effects caused by your abortion?” 94% answered “Yes.” Only 2% answered “No.” Some physical effects right after abortion could be soreness, cramping and possibly bleeding which is no heavier than a menstrual bleeding. Some women also experience vomiting and simple nausea. If a women is bleeding very heavily, has a fever, or severe pain in the pelvis or stomach, this could indicate having a dangerous infection. In rare instances, death could occur during or after