Category: Tuberculosis
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The Nurse-Patient Ratios: Tuberculosis in Elderly
As the matter of fact, registered nurses are needed on the job market. There are a couple of reasons for it; however, the following ones seem to affect the nurses work significantly, namely the increase of the need for the patient care and decrease of the comfort in the workplace. The quality of care provided…
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Tuberculosis: Diagnostics, Prevention, and Management
Table of Contents Tuberculosis General Information The Role of a Nurse in Community Health TB Treatment Diagnosis of TB References Tuberculosis General Information Tuberculosis remains a serious problem for modern society. In 2017, it was estimated by World Health Organization as a leading pathology causing death from one infectious agent (Abongo et al., 2020). The…
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Tuberculosis Transmission, Manifestations and Social Concerns
Table of Contents Introduction TBs Transmission and Pathophysiology TBs Clinical Manifestations Primary Identified Medical Concerns for the Patient Primary Psychosocial Concerns Rates of Compliance in Treatment of TB Role of the Community Clinic in Assisting Patients Implications of TB for Critical Care and Advanced Practice Nurses References Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that has…
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Tuberculosis and Preventive Measures in India
Executive Summary The coronavirus pandemic in India has awakened one of the countrys top health problems, namely Tuberculosis (TB). Public clinics sacrifice other services to address the COVID-19 issue, while private medical facilities charge prices beyond the reach of the most damaged social groups. The problem was analyzed, and two interventions were developed: TB health…
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Tuberculosis, Its Description and Epidemiology
Table of Contents Description of the Communicable Disease Determinants of Health The Epidemiologic Triangle The Role of the Community Health Nurse National Agency Dealing with Tuberculosis References Description of the Communicable Disease Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB) is one of the common communicable diseases in different parts of the world. This disease affects the human lungs…
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Tuberculosis: Diagnostics and Treatment
Table of Contents Classification of the Organism Organism Morphology and Staining Pathogenicity Disease Caused by the Organism Signs and Symptoms of the Illness Treatment Methods References Classification of the Organism Tuberculosis has been a significant global health concern for centuries. This disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is a pathogenic bacteria belonging to the…
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Tuberculosis Under Epidemiological Analysis
Background Research on tuberculosis has a long history, but science does not allow humanity to stop its spread, and it still has a global incidence. Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria M. tuberculosis, initially discovered at the end of the 19th century by Robert Koch (Churchyard et al., 2017). Tuberculosis remained…
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Tuberculosis Rates and Related Issues in Miami
A nurse must make sure that the needs of all community members are met. However, in a multicultural environment, the identified task becomes increasingly difficult. To address the issues observed in Miami, FL, one will have to consider combining the local health initiatives with the Healthy People 2020 project. Illness Description: Tuberculosis as a Reason…
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Tuberculosis and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Table of Contents Global Information Nevadas Information Post-Exposure Prophylaxis References Tuberculosis is a common infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is now a significant problem in many countries around the world; regardless of the level of economic development, since 1990, there has been a worldwide increase in the incidence of tuberculosis among people. Morbidity…
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Tuberculosis Epidemic in South Carolina
Table of Contents Patterns and Distribution Recommendations Epidemiologic Study Designs References Patterns and Distribution Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that occurs when Kochs bacilli enter the human body. It is caused by microorganisms of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex group, which are transmitted by airborne droplets and mainly affect the lungs. The prevalence of the disease…