Category: Infection

Table of Contents Classification and Morphology Pathogenesis Symptoms of Infection Laboratory Identification and Diagnosis Treatment and Antibiotic Resistance References Classification and Morphology The genus Staphylococcus has various species, which are mainly divided depending on their ability to cause clotting of the blood plasma. This process is referred to as the coagulase reaction. Staphylococcus aureus is…

Table of Contents Internal and External Structures Oxygen and Temperature Needs Infection and Its Symptoms Prevention Works Cited Salmonella enterica Salmonella was discovered in the XIX century and was named after an American veterinarian Daniel Elmer Salmon who discovered it. Salmonella is divided into six subspecies, and salmonella enterica is one of them. Salmonella enterica…

Table of Contents Introduction Main text Summary References Introduction Salmonella is a type of gram-negative bacteria that can lead to typhoid fever, food poisoning and paratyphoid fever. These species can cause the production of hydrogen sulfide and are motile. Their name is derived from that of an American veterinary pathologist, Daniel Elmer Salmon. Along with…

Table of Contents Hand Hygiene Environmental Management, Staff Hygiene, and Barrier Techniques Theoretical Framework References Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) levels in America increased tremendously between 2000 and 2005 with an upsurge in the disease mortality and morbidity, especially amid the aged individuals (Goldstein et al., 2015). It is evident that there is a necessity for…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Risk factors Clinical impact of the infections The cost impact of the infections Management and treatment of the infections Preventive measures Conclusion References Abstract This paper provides comprehensive information pertaining to the incidence of bloodstream complications that are associated with central venous catheters (CVCs) in hemodialysis adult patients. It focuses…

MRSA is a strain of staphylococcal bacteria which is multidrug resistant and the infections caused by MRSA are difficult to treat. MRSA is an important entity in both community and hospital acquired infections. Over time, the rate of MRSA infections has increased and therefore there is a general concern amongst healthcare professionals to control the…

The recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (RCDI) is an issue associated with numerous detrimental health and economic effects. The current consensus holds that fecal bacteriotherapy is among the most feasible solutions to the problem (OHoro, Jindai, Kunzer, & Safdar, 2014). The following paper outlines a nursing plan intended expected to decrease the rate of RCDI in…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Nurse Practice Issue Research Methods Study Results Ethical Considerations Conclusion References Introduction Geriatric patients residing in assisted living facilities require a lot of medical attention and care from the nursing staff. As many such residents have serious chronic conditions, they are susceptible to various healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), including catheter-associated urinary…

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a rod-shaped bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), a highly contagious infection that is disseminated following contact with an infected person. Many cases of infection are reported in health facilities where clinicians contract the disorder from patients. The purpose of this paper is to explain the elements that influence the infectiousness of a…

Table of Contents Testing Prevention Diagnostics Challenges Treatment of CMVI in Newborns Managing CMV Conclusions References Cytomegalovirus, also known as CMV, is the leading cause of congenital infection, with morbidity and mortality at birth and sequelae (Lazzarotto, et al., 2011). Each year, approximately 17% (Rev Med Virol 2010; 20: 311) of pregnant women acquire a…