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Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other organs. TB spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. While treatable and preventable, TB continues to be a significant health concern, especially in developing countries and among immunocompromised individuals. There are … Read more
Epstein – Barr virus infection, also known as the “kissing disease”, or Mononucleosis is a viral infection that is spread via direct contact, usually through kissing or using the same utensils with the infected person. The virus causes glandular fever (mononucleosis) wherein the number of lymphocytes in the blood becomes elevated. This causes enlargement of … Read more
MRSANursing Care Plans Diagnosis and Interventions MRSA NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA is a type of infection caused by S. aureus bacteria and is known to show resistance to many antibiotic therapies that can usually treat ordinary staph infections. Many MRSA cases involve people who have previously been admitted to … Read more
Respiratory syncytial virus RSV infection is one of the most common viral infections affecting children. It is caused by the virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. RSV typically causes mild cold-like symptoms, but it can also cause lower respiratory tract infections. RSV infection is widespread, affecting about 90% of children below 2 years of age. … Read more
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic medical condition that involves damage on the immune system. AIDS is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Currently, HIV/AIDS has no cure yet; however, there are medications that can be administered to reduce mortality from HIV/AIDS. Types of HIV AIDS There … Read more