Category: Infection

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is believed to be the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Since it was first recognized in 1981 the virus has spread throughout the world, sparing no one  irrespective of race, gender, age or socio-economic status (CDC, 2008). Today HIV/AIDS pandemic proceeds to impact black men and women disproportionately…

Introduction Scientific evidence suggests that persons with HIV/AIDS, who are having reduced immunity against infection, are susceptible to other infectious diseases. In this context an attempt is made to examine corollary of two diseases, such as malaria and HIV/AIDS: one which occurs naturally and extensively in tropical and subtropical regions and is influenced by the…

In this article, the formulation of the goal corresponds to the formulation of the problem, each of which touches on the topic of infections in places of surgical intervention, namely in the field of abdominal surgery. The exact words are used in the goal and the problem, which eliminates the possibility of discussing different topics…

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common condition that occurs more often in women than in men. Symptoms include painful urination, lower abdominal pain, nausea, and fever however, they can differ depending on the type of infection.UTI is treated with antibiotics that fight bacteria and reduce inflammation in the bladder. Primary education for patients with…

Table of Contents Abstract Problem Description Solution Description Implementation Plan Evaluation Plan Dissemination Plan Review of Literature References Abstract Urinary tract infections (UTIs) constitute an important public health concern because they account for the largest proportion of all hospital-acquired infections. UTIs are more prevalent in nursing homes and affect the elderly disproportionately. Catheterization is the…

Abstract The nosocomial infection rate is high in unsterile conditions that facilitate microbial transmission. Resident and transient microbes colonize the healthcare workers hands, making them effective vectors of bacteria that cause nosocomial infections. In particular, patients undergoing surgery are at a greater risk of nosocomial infection because of the invasive nature of surgical procedures. Therefore,…

Introduction This paper aims to critically analyze fifteen different research articles that addressed the problem of urinary tract infections (UTI) in nursing homes. Agata, Loeb, and Mitchell (2013) The primary aim of this study was to characterize how UTI presents itself in advanced dementia nursing homes and how these features affect the criteria to initiate…

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…

Summary Preventing nosocomial infections proves to be a challenge, especially for health practitioners, due to the issue of them developing later after admission. Nosocomial infections are not present when a patient is admitted. The threat of these infections, which makes it essential to implement the right preventative strategies, is the development of severe health complications…