Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary Introduction

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The factors that may have allowed the cholera outbreak to develop in Haiti following an earthquake in 2010.

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Cholera is defined as an infectious disorder which is caused by a bacterium called as Vibrio cholera. It is caused by eating and drinking food items that are contaminated by the bacterium.

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Summary Introduction

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The reason many recreational water parks have chosen to use ultraviolet light filtration systems to effectively treat their water supply.

Introduction:

Infection refers to an abnormal condition of the body that disrupts important physical and physiological function of the body. The disease is caused by improper diet, lack of exercise, infectious agents present in nature, toxic substances, genetic disorders, and depression. Stress also plays a role in illness and disturbs the normal functioning of the body.

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Choose one infectious disease from the list below and use the chain of infection to analyze how it is spread.    A. Please provide a comprehensive description of cholera.   B. Describe the chain of infection cholera. The chain of infection for the chosen infectious disease must clearly include the following: 1. Identification of  a) the pathogen,  b) the reservoir c) means of transmission d) the susceptible host    2. Describe how one could break the chain of cholera, such as breaking the pathogen link, by providing a specific intervention.   3. Include references and relevant data.
a.) The transmission of this disease can occur through an arthropod vector.        Group of answer choices Hepatitis A Rubella Plague H. influenzae b.) Consumption of contaminated food or water can lead to infection with:       Group of answer choices HIV Haemophilus influenza Enterococcus faecalis Hepatitis A c.) This pathogen is a common inhabitant of the human intestines and can cause urinary tract infections, particularly in patients       with urinary catheters. Group of answer choices Neisseria meningitidis Haemophilus influenza Enterococcus faecalis Mycobacterium leprae
Explain why the rate of nosocomial infections is often relatively high in emergency room settings.
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