CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION/ BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) also referred to as Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and Venereal Diseases (VD) are illnesses that have a significant probability of transmission between humans by means of human sexual behaviour including vaginal intercourse‚ oral sex‚ and anal sex. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections passed on from one person to another through unprotected sex (sex without a condom) or sometimes through
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NEW MICROBIOLOGICA‚ 36‚ 211-227‚ 2013 Chikungunya virus infection: an overview Claudia Caglioti‚ Eleonora Lalle‚ Concetta Castilletti‚ Fabrizio Carletti‚ Maria Rosaria Capobianchi‚ Licia Bordi Laboratory of Virology‚ “L. Spallanzani” National Institute for Infectious Diseases‚ Rome‚ Italy SUMMARY Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-transmitted alphavirus belonging to the Togaviridae family‚ first isolated in Tanzania in 1952. The main vectors are mosquitoes from the Aedes species. Recently
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50 HARMFUL EFFECTS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM) FOODS In a sentence This article outlines the many harmful effects of GM or genetically-modified foods (known also as genetically-engineered foods) and representng lab-created GMOs or genetically-modified organisms. By Nathan Batalion‚ ND We are confronted with what is undoubtedly the single most potent technology the world has ever known - more powerful even than atomic energy. Yet it is being released throughout our environment and
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POST TEST: COMMUNICABLE DISEASE NURSING 1. A nurse is given a subcutaneous injection to a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse disposes of the used needle and syringe by: a. Recapping the needle and discarding the syringe in the disposal unit b. Placing the uncapped needle and syringe in a labeled‚ rigid plastic container c. Breaking the needle before discarding it d. Placing the uncapped needle and syringe in a labeled cardboard box Answer –
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284 I The Johns Hopkins and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Control of communicable diseases 7 This measles ’jab’ will help prevent this child from the consequences of measles such as pneumonia‚ malnutrition‚ blindness and brain disease. Photo:Marko Kokic‚Canadian Red Cross Control of communicable diseases in emergencies Description This chapter gives an overview of common and emerging communicable disease threats among displaced populations because of natural
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January 2008 Examiners’ Report NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety E xaminers’ Report N EBOSH National Diploma in O ccupational Health and Safety J anuary 2008 examinations C ONTENTS Introduction 2 Unit A – Managing health and safety 3 Unit B – Hazardous agents in the workplace 12 Unit C – Workplace and work equipment 21 Examination technique 28 © 2 008 NEBOSH‚ Dominus Way‚ Meridian Business Park‚ Leicester LE19 1QW t el: 0116
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Handbook of Pathophysiology (January 15‚ 2001): by Springhouse Corporation‚ With 13 Contributors‚ Springhouse By OkDoKeY Handbook of Pathophysiology Contents Staff Contributors Foreword 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 CANCER 3 INFECTION 4 GENETICS 5 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES 6 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 7 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 8 NERVOUS SYSTEM 9 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Pathophysiology in color Understanding Asthma Understanding Cancer Understanding Osteoporosis Understanding Ulcers 10 MUSCULOSKELETAL
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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING Man ➢ Forms the foundation of Nursing Four Components or Attributes of Man ➢ Capacity to think on an Abstract Level ➢ Establish a family ➢ Establish a territory ➢ Ability to use verbal symbols as language Concept: ➢ Animals form a family by instinct ➢ Via hormonal scents Nursing Concepts of Man Biopsychosocial Spiritual Being ➢ By Sister Calista Roy ➢ Man interacts with the environment Open System
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MISSION Cavite State University shall provide excellent‚ equitable and relevant educational opportunities in the arts‚ science and technology through quality instruction and relevant research and development activities. It shall produce professional‚ skilled and morally upright individuals for global competitiveness. x Republic of the Philippines CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY Don Severino Delas Alas Campus Indang‚ Cavite VISION A premier university in historic Cavite recognized for excellence
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Republic of the Philippines NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY Main Campus 1‚ Dumaguete City COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Case Presentation on: GOUTY ARTHRITIS Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements in Medicine Ward Rotation Submitted to: Mrs. Girlie M. Odonel‚ BSN – RN‚ MAN Clinical Instructor Submitted by: Ian S. Asentista Ma. Rofel L. Cortez Janna Agnes C. Duran Eden A. Manuales Karla Regina M. Reporas Romeo Evan T. Tuban
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