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...stage which causes entrapment of lung(s) (Pothula, 1994). Pleural adhesion may be generated as a result of all the implications causing elevation in death rate. Klebsiella also affects the urinary tract, causing UTI. It also disrupts the intestinal lining and hence causes diarrhea. It is capable of colonizing in the upper respiratory tract and causes upper respiratory tract infection. It also causes infection of wounds, inflammation of gall bladder causing cholecystitis, as well as infection of bone and bone marrow leading to osteomyelitis. The most dreaded infection caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae is the inflammation of meninges leading to meningitis, it travels the blood stream leading to septicemia (Todar). The...
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...of Instruction: MRSA (Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most dominant and significant members of the bacteria family that are the source of local and invasive infections. S. aureus has a very vast and major disease spectrum which includes skin and soft tissue infections, osteomyelitis, sepsis, muscle and visceral abscesses, pleural empyema, bloodstream infections, endocarditis and toxin-mediated syndromes such as scalded-skin syndrome and toxic shock syndrome and food poisoning (Crossley et al 272). Methicillin resistant S. aureus is an antibiotic resistant form of S. aureus that has emerged as a significant strain of this bacterium. The first outbreak was reported in 1980...
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...structures. Pressure due to ill-fitting shoes further compromises the blood supply at the microvascular level that affects a person to infection. The infection may involve the skin, soft tissues, bone or all these tissues. The primary problem in diabetic foot infection is microvascular compromise, these occur in setting of good dorsalis pulse. Impaired microvascular circulation hinders white cell migration in the area of infections and limits the ability of antibiotic reach the infected area.
The chronic osteomyelitis represents an island of infected bone. This bone fragment that are isolated have no blood supply. However, administered antibiotics do not penetrate the devascularized infected bone fragments. They can only...
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...injuries. Such care becomes more frequent and more important for those who do show any particular changes in their feet. Patients are advised not to walk barefoot, and care should be taken to avoid too much pressure loads on the feet. Diabetic foot first presents itself as an ulcer, and therefore, if it is seen on the patient’s feet, it warrants urgent and extensive treatment. Concurrent with this care is the maintenance of the patient’s treatment plan and ensuring the patient is complying with it. (Vijan et al, 1997)
The foot problems are presented by ulcerations, which could be superficial, deep with or without exposure of bones, muscles, ligament, and tendons; bone inflammation or Ostetis; bone infection or...
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...and water by rodents or other animals that excrete salmonellae.
Infected poultry, meets and eggs must be thoroughly cooked.
Carriers must not be allowed to work as food handlers and should observe strict hygienic precautions.
PROGNOSIS AND STATISTICS:
After manifest and subclinical infection, some individuals continue to harber salmonellae in their tissues for variable length of time.
3% of survivors of typhoid become permanent carriers harboring the organisms in the gall bladder, biliary tract, or rarely be intestine or urinary track.
HIGH RISK GROUPS:
Persons with S/S hemoglobin(sickle cell disease)are exceedingly susceptible to salmonellae infections, particularly osteomyelitis.
Persons with A/C...
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...and proprioception can be improved by single leg standing activities and balance board activities (Prentice, 2001). The physiotherapist also needs to address cardiovascular endurance. This can be done by stair stepper, pool activities, stationary cycling and upper body ergometer (Prentice, 2001). Normalization of walking after gait training should be started once weight bearing status has been determined. Proper foot wear that matches the needs of the foot is also important (Prentice, 2001).
Identification of late complications and necessary interventions
The late complications include chronic osteomyelitis, delayed union, nonunion, or malunion and post trumatic arthritis (Norvell, 2006).
Radiographic...
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...and Blood Institute, n.d.).
Since the bacteria are already inside the body, entering into the bloodstream is possible especially when it is untreated or has been present for a long time. Complications may range from infection to the adjacent parts of the lungs through building up of fluid such as to its chest wall to the infection of the blood called bacteremia which can lead to septicemia, the spinal cord meninges called meningitis, the bones or osteomyelitis, and the heart muscles of the covering of the heart and even to the joints causing a condition called septic arthritis (“What’re the,” 2005).
There are many ways to confirm the presence of pneumonia. Culture and sensitivity, complete blood counts, bronchoscopy,...
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...Osteomyelitits Anna Fihar Osteomyelitis is an infectious disease of the bone and bone marrow. The world osteomyelitis came from Greek words “osteon” that means bone, “myelo” – marrow and “itis” defines as inflammation. Osteomyelitis is a quite old disease. The paleopathology gave evidences of osteomyelitis that have been founded not only in early humans but also in fossil animals. (Klenerman L,2007)
Different authors gave several names for bones inflammation. For example, “cold of the bones” was used by Albucasis in the 11th century, Avicenna and other arab scientist defined this disease as “corruption of the bones”, in 1830 Gross used the term “necrosis”, Paster called...
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...frail chest due to the multiple rib fractures. Observations should always be made to make sure it either an open fracture or closed fracture. The skin should be checked if its intact. Radiography results are reviewed thoroughly as a single break is easier to treat than a comminuted fracture. Capillary refill is also checked, if they are no p[resent pulses the patient might have serious internal problems. Sharp bone fragments may tear muscles, nerves and blood vessels. Open fractures may result in osteomyelitis or even long term bone infection (Fractures of the tibia and fibula,pp.2)
Complications of Care
During the care for patients with bone fractures, several complications may occur. Delayed union occurs where the...
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