Category: Tuberculosis

Table of Contents People at Risk How TB is Transmitted Prevention Strategies Barriers and Their Elimination References People at Risk When it comes to contracting tuberculosis from Jose, Jills patient, it is essential to take into consideration that the employees working at the farm where he is employed are at a higher risk because they…

Table of Contents Introduction Factors Contributing to TB Resurgence Comparison of Statistics: Worldwide, USA, South Carolina Persisting Challenges to TB Control Conclusion References Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that predominantly affects the respiratory system, the lungs specifically. While TB is preventable is curable, its spreading occurs from one…

Table of Contents Background Objectives Description of the Program and Its Innovativeness Target Population Timeline Approximate Cost Outcomes Conclusion References Nowadays, there are many established organizations that hold the promotion of healthy living as their main goal. Each country tries to investigate different aspects of human life and understand what improvements can be offered at…

Improving the Nurse-Patient Ratio Reasons for Concern A sharp change in the nurse-patient ratio, which typically declines with the increase in the number of the latter, affects both parties significantly. First and most obvious, a drop in the number of nurses presupposes that the quality of the services provided is going to decline correspondingly. For…

Table of Contents Introduction Structure and physiology of M. tuberculosis Pathogenesis and epidemiology Diagnosis, treatment and prevention Conclusion Works Cited: Introduction Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mt) is the organism that is responsible for causing tuberculosis (TB). This disease that existed as from the Neolithic era has been a quagmire to the medical field scientists even after the…

History of the Organism According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), evidence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) has been found in ancient Egyptian mummies (par. 3). Tuberculosis (TB) was also a prevalent disease in the ancient Roman and Greek civilizations. Overcrowding in 17th-century cities made TB a major public health threat. Significant…

Table of Contents Causes, Symptoms, Transmission, and Complications Complications Treatment Incidence, Prevalence, and Mortality Determinants of Heath Epidemiologic Triangle Role of the Community Health Nurse National Agency that Addresses TB References Causes, Symptoms, Transmission, and Complications Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by a rod-shaped bacterium. The bacterium is referred to as…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Objectives Description of the Program and Its Innovativeness Target Population Timeline Approximate Cost Outcomes Conclusion References Introduction Tuberculosis is one of the ten leading causes of death around the globe. Its air transmission, and the inability to recognize the symptoms at early stages make this disease dangerous for millions of…

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease that can be transmitted in almost any setting. Therefore, clinicians are to be aware of the dangers of the disease and the ways of controlling the associated issues. Careful control and prevention measures can minimize the risk of adverse events. The present paper offers an overview of…

Table of Contents Proposed Research Topic Research Question Problem Statement References Proposed Research Topic Infectious Diseases: Threats and Implications for the health sector; a case study of Tuberculosis (TB). Research Question What are the key risk factors, health implications, and appropriate prevention strategies for TB infections? Problem Statement An infectious disease as defined by World…