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
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the type of Staphylococcus (commonly referred to as Staph) that was isolated from the nose by performing a series of tests. Staph is a bacteria that is very often the cause of skin, stomach and blood infections. It is commonly found on the skin, but is easily disinfected with antiseptics or even soap and water. It is normally dealt with by the body's immune system pretty easily, and as such is very hard to catch directly from another infected person. However, Staph can enter the body through any opening (including cuts) and find its way into the bloodstream.
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. In extreme yet not uncommon cases Botulism can be fatal. This is why the greatest of care must be taken in food production to ensure that Clostridium botulinum is not present in any of the food stuffs produced. Clostridium botulinum is found in a variety of locations but most commonly in soil as well as oceans, lakes and much marine sediment. It is not limited to any particular region of the globe, being found worldwide.
2.2 Identify Common Illnesses and Infections Caused by Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Parasites * Bacteria – Salmonella, E-coli, tetanus, typhoid fever, cholera * Virus – Aids, common cold, cold sores, influenza * Fungi – Athletes Foot, candidoses, ringworm * Parasites – Ticks, fleas, lungworm 2.3 Describe what is Meant by ‘Infection’ and ‘Colonisation’ Infection is the invasion of a living host’s bodily tissue by disease causing organisms that multiply in the body and cause illness. Colonization occurs when one organism or more populate an area. Bacteria colonize on an area of the body surface and do not cause
An infection tends to show symptoms and may spread through the whole of the body. Colonisation is when germs are within the body, but do not make the person sick. People who are colonised will have no signs or symptoms and they can feel fine. 1.4 Explain what is meant by 'systematic infection' and 'localised infection' A systematic infection is an infection that is spread throughout the
Most viruses are too small to be seen with a light microscope. Viruses can affect any living thing from animals to plants to bacteria. E.g. influenza Fungi: a fungus is a large group of organisms that include microorganisms, such as yeast and moulds. The most common (the one that most people think of when fungi are mentioned) are mushrooms, from shitake mushrooms to the death cap mushroom.
Unit IC02 Cause and spread of infection outcome 1 1.Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites Bacteria – bacteria are extremely small singular organisms which are found almost everywhere. Viruses – it is a coated genetic material that invades cells and use’s the cells apparatus for reproduction.Fungi – it is a multi-celled living organismParasites – they are types of living plants and animals that derive benefit from the metabolism of other animals and plants. 2. common illness and infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Bacteria – Food poisoning, bronchitis, ear infections, tonsillitis. Viruses – common cold, stomach flu,warts .Fungi – Athletes foot, ring worm, yeast infection.Parasites – worms, malaria, trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) 3. describe what is meant by infection and colonisation Infection – is an invasion to body tissues from a disease- caused micro-organism.Colonisation – is multiplication of micro-organisms without tissue invasion or damage. 4. explain what is meant by systemic infection and localised infection Systemic – is when infection is distributed throughout the whole body.Localized – is when infection is limited to a specific part of the body.
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.
1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Bacteria are microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be found anywhere. Viruses are an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat and is able to multiply within living cells. Fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms which includes both unicellular microorganisms and multicellular fungi. Parasites are an organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense. 1.2 Identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Bacteria commonly causes strep throat, urinary tract infections, tuberculosis, etc.
Causes and spread of infection 1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses fungi and parasites Bacteria: A bacteria is a single celled organism that is essential for all life. They are either a parasite or live independently. Bacteria have three basic shapes that include spiral, coccus and bacillus. Bacteria multiply themselves by cell division. Antibiotics can usually kill them.