Answer the following questions in your post:
- Is this disease caused by a bacteria or virus?
- What are the symptoms of the disease?
- What is the cause of the disease?
- If this disease is a virus, is there a vaccination for it?
- If this disease is a bacterial disease, what antibiotics are effective for treating it?
By WEDNESDAY, Feb 27th respond to at least one classmate by doing one of the following:
- Adding information you learned in class about that disease
- Asking a question about the disease
- Discussing an experience you had with that disease (either yourself or someone you know)
Influenza is caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory system. Symptoms include: a high fever; tiredness/weakness; a runny nose; a dry cough; bodily and muscle aching; diarrhea (usually in children) or indigestion and headaches. It can be treated with an annual vaccination - this is your best shot at prevention.
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DeleteWhat I find interesting about this virus is that there are multiple species of virus that cause the flu, so it makes it harder to develop drugs for it. Do you know if they change the vaccine every year? The only time I've had the flu was in 4th grade. It's the sickest I've ever been, and since I don't get vaccines I was completely exposed to it. But I haven't had it since, thankfully.
DeleteCancer is caused by viruses that is forced within the body. Some symtoms are :Fatigue, Lump or thickening that can be felt under the skin, Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain and Difficulty swallowing. Cancer is caused by changes in the DNA within the cells (mutation). The DNA tell the cel how to grow and reproduce but when cancer happens the cell is out-of-control to grow and over reproduce. there is no certain way to prevent cancer. but doctors have identified many ways of reducing cancer risk by : stop smoking; Avoid excessive sun exposure; Schedule cancer screening exams and etc.
ReplyDeleteMy aunt is a breast cancer survivor, however, she was fighting cancer when I was young so I don't remember much of her fight. My aunt had a lump, like Tenzin mentioned, which she was curious about and went to the doctor. Sure enough it was cancer. Although Tenzin pretty much summed it up, the part that facinates me is the fact that the cells reproduce so rapidly. Also, normal cells lay out in a line, or organized ways, cancer cells stack unorganized. (Normal_______, Not normal__----__). I have so many questions about cancer, however nor you or the best doctor could answer them. Some releate to cancer and heredity.
DeleteI know from experience,having three aunts effected by cancer, several ways to not necessarily cure by attempt to rid of cancer. One of my aunts, who was affected by breast cancer had a double mastectomy, which is where they literally cut the cancer cells out of you. Another one of my aunts, affected by a different kind of breast cancer, had radiation treatment. My third aunt, who has uterine cancer, had cancer cells both cut of her intestine and is now having a chemo therapy.
DeleteMy uncle had prostate cancer for a long time. He had to go through chemotherapy for a year. It was tough on my aunt especially, but it was also hard for me. He had a testicle removed where the cancer cells were which helped out a lot. It got easier on my aunt and uncle, but they are still worried that it may come back. Thank god he got better, because it would have klled me to loose him.
DeleteMy mom is a breast cancer survivor and it really is amazing what doctors and scientists have discovered and created to help fight cancer.
DeleteTenzin, all your info here is pretty accurate. From my own experiences, I know that cancer is hard to cure, some easier than others. Is there a sufficient to cancer in general? My mom succumbed to cancer ten years ago and medicines were different then. Have there been anymore advancements in curing cancer?
DeleteThe H1N1, or swine flu virus is very similar to the common influenza. The main symptom of this virus is a respiratory infection that includes a cough fatigue and fever. This disease is caused by exposure to infected pigs of exposure to an infected human. The Swine Flu vaccination is now included in the Influenza vaccine and any who get this vaccine will be protected. Although H1N1 was previously seen as an epidemic it's spread has been stopped and it is now controlled and is no longer a serious danger to society.
ReplyDeleteI remember when this was really big in the US; i was in LA with my grandfather at the time (he is an ER surgeon)-he was really worried that the virus was going to mutate to become much worse.
DeleteI had H1N1 two years ago, and I found that the best treatment is sleep... I slept through 2 consecutive days of school.
DeleteI remember when this was going around in China - my school was closed for two days and we all had to get checked. I think it is interesting how the virus spreads between pigs and humans and could be mutated, so it is important to stay on top of the issue.
DeleteMononucleosis, or the kissing disease, is cause by a Epstein-Barr virus.Some symptoms of this disease are fatigue, headache, fever, and swollen lymph nodes in your neck and armpits. Mononucleosis is usually acquired by exchanging saliva with other humans. However, if one is exposed to a a sneeze or shares utensils with a person who has mono they will possibly get mono as well. There is no vaccination for mononucleosis, but it is not usually fatal so it is not that necessary.
ReplyDeletewhy is it called kissing disease?
DeleteMono is called the kissing disease because is is passed through saliva. I got mono when i was 7, but not really for the reasons i just said...
DeleteWhen you say that it is not usually fatal, I must ask how many cases of it are fatal, because mono is a relatively common disease and what % of the infected actually die from it?
DeleteI, however ended up not having it, was tested for mono this year. This was due to my symptoms of constantly being tired or fatigued, swollen lymph nodes and headaches. They said they had nothing to give me if I did have it, but you still need to know. Another symptom is swollen spleen, so you must sit out of sports.
DeleteIn 7th grade I was tested for mono. I had been feeling very light headed for a few weeks and was always tired and had headaches. I was also fainting, which isn't a common symptom of mono, but the fatigue could account for that. My doctor had no idea what was wrong with me so we tried every option and nothing came back positive. While I was waiting for the mono results I was very worried that if I did have it there is no cure except time.
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DeleteI know someone who had some kind of hereditary weakness towards mono and had it for several years, as did her mother and aunt. Do you know what kind of mutation might cause this?
DeleteHemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), is a disease caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli. Symptoms of E. coli include diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting. the disease is caused when a person ingests a harmful strain of E. Coli bacteria. Good E. Coli can normally be found in the human intestine and helps with digestion, but the types of E. Coli not suited to living in the human body cause damage. for certain strains of the disease there is no cure and one must just drink plenty of fluids and you can recover in 5-10 days. some can be treated with the use of the antibiotics amoxycillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, and nitrofurantoin.
ReplyDeleteViral hemorrhagic fevers are infectious diseases caused by viruses living on animals or insect hosts such as bats or mosquitoes. Some symptoms of these fevers include dizziness, weakness, and it can lead to kidney failure, bleeding of internal organs or eyes/mouth, and seizures as well. Viral hemorrhagic fevers are caused by a variety of viruses that transmit themselves through blood, urine, feces, or bites from carriers of the diseases. There is a yellow fever vaccination to help with the prevention viral hemorrhagic fevers, and the antiviral drug ribavirin has been shown to prevent complications and shorten the course of infection.
ReplyDeleteThis is Pearse, just so you know.
DeleteMumps is a disease caused by a virus. Not every person that is affected by mumps develop any symptoms. However, the people that do develop symptoms have swollen spots on the sides of their face (the salivary glands swell), weakness, little to no appetite, pain while eating, fevers, and frequent headaches. Mumps is caused by the mumps virus, which is spread through infected saliva. The mumps vaccine is contained in the MMR vaccine which is often a required vaccination that children get when they are very young.
ReplyDeletePneumonia is the inflammation of lungs caused by an infection. The infection can be caused by bacteria or a virus, it depends on the case. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, they include fever, cough, sweating, shortness of breath, headaches, and fatigue. The most common causes for pneumonia are germs from generic bacteria and viruses in the environment entering your lungs. Treatment for pneumonia depends entirely on the case and the person. Antivirals, fever reducers, and cough medicine are often the basic medicines for bacterial pneumonia.
ReplyDeleteI have had pneumonia before when I was little. It was horrible! It took me a while to get better, it felt like forever. Luckily I just had minor symptoms, but they lasted a long time.
DeleteI have asthma, and because of it many of my colds turn into pneumonia. Or at least that's what the doctors tell me.
DeleteI had pneumonia once but I was very young so I do not remember it but I am told I could barely breathe and it was very severe.
DeleteBacteremia is caused by the presence of bacteria in the blood stream. This illness can result in a high fever, chills, rapid heart rate, nausea, and vomiting. The illness can caused by a medical/dental procedure or an injection. This illness needs injected antibiotics to help cure to it.
ReplyDeletePink eye can be caused by a bacteria or a virus. The symptoms of pink eye are red, itchy, and inflamed eyes. Pink eye can be caused by respiratory infections, colds, or an allergic reaction. If you have viral pink eye then you just have to leave it be for a couple of weeks, and it will get better on its own.
ReplyDeleteMy little brother had the pink eye before, it was awful! But thankfully it only took just a week for it to get better!
DeleteMy younger sister had pink eye and her symptoms included inflammation and itchines of the eyes likje you mentioned. Luckily it got better in less than a week!
DeleteH1N1 refers to influenza in pigs. It is a virus and has the following symptoms: a fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue and vomiting. This disease is caused by exposure to infected pigs or exposure to another human with the virus. There is a vaccination for this virus which is now included in the influenza vaccine. Although there was a major epidemic when this virus was introduced, it is not completely under control.
ReplyDeleteI chose the disease meningitis. This disease can be caused by both a viral infection or bacterial infection. The symptoms are high fever, stiff neck, headaches, vomiting, seizures, and sensitivity to light. The causes are inflammation of the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord. There are not antibiotics to cure viral meningitis. You are told to get a lot of bed rest, take plenty of fluids, and take pain medication. If it is bacterial then antibiotics can cure it.
ReplyDeleteIs meningitis more likely caused by a virus or a bacteria or is it about the same chance that you can get it from either?
DeleteI choose acl injury for my disease
ReplyDelete1. No acl injury does not occur from a bacteria
2. some symptoms of the disease are swelling of the knee and your knee will hurt to much to bear weight.
3. the cause is usually sudden stops or changes in direction.
4.it is not a virus or a bacterial disease but the common outcome of a acl injury is surgery.
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DeleteI was never aware that an ACL injury was a disease, as I thought that it was a physical injury. Could you please elaborate on how exactly it is related to bacteria and/or viruses?
DeleteI agree with what Sidney Herman said I remember some kids in the Greco-Roman wrestling team saying that two of them had an ACL injury and they mentioned nothing about a disease. Might you please explain an ACL injury in relation to bacteria and/or diseases?
DeleteWhipple's disease is caused by a bacterial infection, and most often occurs in the gastrointestinal system. It is a very rare infection. Some common symptoms include diarrhea, weight loss due to difficulty in absorbing nutrition from food, abdominal pain or cramps, fatigue, low healthy red count (anemia), and joint pain. Some less common symptoms may include: fever, memory loss, seizures, difficulty walking, chest pain, enlarged spleen and/or lymph nodes, and visual impairment. The disease occurs when the bacterium Trophyrema whipplei infects the small intestines, forming lesions and damaging the intestinal villi. Usually, several antibiotics are taken simultaneously to cure the disease. For mild cases, 14 days of IV ceftriaxone is usually prescribed, followed by oral sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim for one or two years. In very severe cases, a combination of doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine can be used to treat theillness over a 12 to 18 month period.
ReplyDeleteYou said that this is a very rare disease what are the chances of getting Whipple's disease?
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DeleteCould Whipple's disease be deadly if no antibiotics were taken to help cure the disease?
DeleteLyme disease is caused by a bacteria. The symptoms can differ, depending on weather it is an early symptom or a later one. Early symptoms include a rash or flu-like symptoms. Later symptoms include joint pain, neurological problems, heart problems, eye inflammation, and liver inflammation. The cause of this disease is borrelia burgdorferi, a bacteria, which is carried by deer ticks. The ticks are brown and are usually very small, and nearly impossible to spot. To get lyme disease, an infected deer tick must bite you. Oral antibiotics or intravenous antibiotics can be taken to treat this disease.
ReplyDeleteI knew someone with Lyme disease and they said that they were miserable for quite a while. I'm glad I've never had it!
DeleteAre there certain areas in the world with Lyme disease being more common than other places?
DeleteRabies caused by a virus that is passed on through saliva, usually in a bite. Symptoms include anxiety, confusion, difficulty swallowing, hallucinations, insomnia, and partial paralysis. The rabies virus is transferred from the saliva of one animal into another animal via a bite, or through mucus membranes. Any animal could be carrying the Rabies virus. There is a series vaccines you can take to prevent the infection from taking hold once you have been bitten by an infected animal. However, once you begin to show symptoms it is to late, and at this stage the disease is most often fatal.
ReplyDeleteThat's some crazy stuff right there... what kind of hallucinations can it cause?
DeleteA bat flew into my sister's friend's room during a sleepover in eight grade. She had to get a series of vaccinations just in case you might have rabies, they never want you to have the possibility of getting rabies. Are you sure any animal could be carrying the Rabies virus? I was only informed about several mammals such as rabbits, bats, or ferrets. I mean, insects or reptiles can't get rabies, right?
DeleteWhy can some people experience a fear of water when they get rabies? what makes this happen?
DeleteAre there any early signs that would give you a hint that you have rabies? Or is it that once you have a symptom it is too late?
DeleteEar infections are bacterial and viral infections. The symptoms for this infection are fever, trouble hearing and sleeping, mild to severe ear pain and loss of appetite. The cause of this infection in when your Eustachian tube that connects your ear and throat gets clogged. This can happen when you have a cold or are near someone who is smoking. Ear infections usually go away on their own, but in infants the infection can get severally worse and antibiotics are advised.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a little kid, I got ear infections all the time! They were awful! It's not fun not being able to hear well!
DeleteMy mom used to get a ton of ear infections when she was a kid. Now she is partially deaf! I don't know if that is why, but I think it is possible
DeleteE. Coli is a bacteria generally found in the intestines of a healthy person or animal. A symptom of E. Coli is a medium to severe stomach cramp that may include diarrhea. The cause of this is contaminated water and uncooked ground beef. Antibiotics that can resolve E. Coli is azithromycin or more commonly called Zythromax. Since this is a very preventable sickness, the best way to avoid it is to make sure your beef and vegetables are cooked enough, and drink water that has been treated, or in other words, don't drink out of rivers or lakes.
ReplyDeleteI remember hearing that E. Coli is commonly passed on in chicken eggs and that is why it is highly discouraged to eat raw eggs nowadays. Is this true?
DeleteI did a research paper on E. Coli levels in water sources in South African communities. What I learned that was most stunning was how easy it is to contaminate water sources through run off and poor water disposal. Through poor waste disposal and unsanitary conditions, E. Coli related water pollution of nearby water sources can become lethal and very dangerous to the health of many South African communities and families.
DeleteSmallpox is a viral disease. The first symptoms appear after about two weeks. They consist of fever, headaches, fatigue, and other flu-like symptoms. Then, red spots appear on your face, and other parts of the body. In a few days they turn into blisters full of fluid, which turns to pus. Scabs form and fall off, leaving scars. Spallpox is caused face to face, but requires a long time to spread. Like other diseases, it's transmitted when a person coughs or sneezes, and through contact. There is no cure for smallpox, but there is treatment that relieves symptoms. Also, if a bacterial infection also occurs, there are anti-biotics. There is a vaccine that can prevent it before it occurs, but the vaccine has high side effects.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds awful to have! What are some of the side effects of the vaccine?
DeleteWhat is the difference between smallpox and chickenpox? Is it just that smallpox is more severe?
DeleteHIV/AIDS is a virus. This virus makes it so your body can not fight off diseases caused by other organisms in your body because of the damage the virus causes to your immune system. This is a sexually transmitted disease but also can be transmitted by blood or inherited to the child of a pregnant HIV positive mother. There is no cure for this disease but there are drugs that can slow the process of it down.
ReplyDeleteH1N1 (swine flu) is caused by a virus. The symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, fatigue, headache, and body ache. The cause of H1N1 is when you inhale a contaminated droplet or when the live virus from a contaminated surface touches your nose, eyes, or mouth. Pig farmers and vets more commonly get this disease because it comes form pigs with influenza. You can't get swine flu from eating pork. There is a vaccine for this virus now. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza)can also be prescribed to reduce symptoms.
ReplyDeleteI remember back in 2010 when the swine flu was a huge scare. Luckily no one I knew got it. I read somewhere that the seasonal flu can be as worse at the swine flu.
DeleteOnce I had swine flu on Halloween! It was extremely horrible and I was sick for about a week. I couldn't eat any Halloween candy, it was very depressing.
DeleteWhen someone is infected with salmonella, their bodies have been introduced to a new bacteria, which affects the intestines, via contaminated food or water. Salmonella infection result in high fevers, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. There is no prescribed treatment for salmonella, and the majority of people with it recover on their own in a few days.
ReplyDeleteIs salmonella more common in certain age groups than others?
DeleteThe disease was diphtheria, this disease is caused by bacteria. Some of the symptoms are a sore throat, painful swallowing, difficulty breathing, fever and chills, nasal dicharge, malaise, and a thick gray membrane covering the throat and tonsils. The cause of this disease is Corynebacterium diphtheriae, if it multiplies on or near a mocus membrane. This disease is treated with antibiotics called, penicillin or erythromycin
ReplyDeleteThe Sore Throat is caused by a viral infection. The symptoms is irritation of the throat, scratchiness, that is often more painful when swallowing. A soar throat usually accompanies other virus or bacterial infections. The Soar Throat comes in both bacterial and virus forms. Common house hold treatments such as, getting extra sleep, drinking fluids, and not over exerting energy. Other more complex but less common forms may result in taking an Anti Biotic or a more complex treatment.
ReplyDeleteHaving a sore throat is probably one of the most annoying things ever. you cant eat or drink normally for days.
DeleteRabies is a virus that is transferred though saliva of an infected animal, ie bat, fox, raccoon, usually from a bite. The symptoms range from headache, to hallucinations. Also people can experience fear of water, trouble swallowing, and insomnia. The rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus. The good news is that there is a vaccine for this virus and humans and pets can get the vaccine to be protected from rabies.
ReplyDeleteRabies sounds like some crazy stuff, I've seen a racoon with rabies in the street, I wonder why it might make someone afraid of water.
DeleteDiptheria is a bacterial infection. The symptoms of bacteria are sore throat, runny nose, and congested head. The cause of diptheria is an infection from a bacterium called Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Diphtheriae multiplies on or near the surface of the mucous membranes of your throat. Diptheria can spread through airborne droplets,contaminated personal items, and contaminated household items. Penicillin and erythromycin treat diptheria nicely.
ReplyDeleteI researched the West Nile Infection. As one could guess from the name, it is cause by a virus. The virus is known as the West Nile Virus, and it is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. There are not too many symptoms from the West Nile Virus. Some, such as fevers and headaches, are part of a mild disease caused by the virus. In severe cases, some symptoms can be as serious as encephalitis (swelling of the brain) and meningitis. It is caused by mosquito bites, because mosquitoes receive the virus from some infected birds. No vaccination is required for the mild symptoms,but the serious symptoms are not curable through vaccinations. Scientists are investigating interferon therapy, which might be able to treat encephalitis.
ReplyDeleteIs this disease only found by the Nile River, or can it be found in other locations of the world as well? Is it also contagious from person to person?
DeleteLaryngitis is caused by a virus in your voice box that can be minor or very harmful, depending on the situation. Some symptoms are hoarseness, a dry throat, sore throat, or a cough. Some causes are overusage of your voice, like with excessive yelling or singing. It is also caused by viral infections and is very rarely caused by bacterial infections, like diphtheria. In the case of a viral infection, which is the most common, it can be treated on it's own without the use of antibiotics, which wouldn't help anyway. You can treat this on your own by drinking plenty of fluids and keeping your throat cool. You should try to rest your voice, and yes, that means no whispering as well.
ReplyDeleteI chose the disease chickenpox. This is a virus that is almost always seen in children. The symptoms are irritated and itchy skin, a rash which first appears to be bug bites, and scabs filled with liquid that burst and crust over. Other symptoms include fever, slight headache, pain in the abdominal area, dry coughing, and decrease in appetite. The chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster, and is very contagious. It can be spread by contact directly to the rash, and by particles in the air from coughing or sneezing. There is a vaccination available for the chickenpox and is highly encouraged. It is administered twice, in most children first between 12 and 15 months, and second between 4 and 6 years old. If you are over this age and have not been vaccinated, you are given to "catch-up" doses either 3 or 4 months apart depending on your age.
ReplyDeleteMy mother got the chickenpox when he was younger. She was about 9 months old when she got it. She doesnt remember it much but my grandmother said that it was very hard to see my mother like that.
DeleteSalmonella infection is a disease caused by bacteria. People who are infected by Salmonella typically have diarrhea, a fever and/or abdominal cramps. These symptoms last anywhere from eight to seventy-two hours. However, if this disease spreads to the intestines, it can be life-threatening. The causes of Salmonella usually are food being left out at room tempature, contaminated eggs, meat, poultry, cheese and some select nuts. Sometimes the environment animals are kept in can be a cause too. Since this disease is bacterial, antibiotics can be taken orally. If diarrhea is extreme, rehydration is necessary. Antibiotics, such as ampicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or ciprofloxacin, are not usually necessary unless the infection spreads from the intestines. Like we discussed in class,some Salmonella bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics.
ReplyDeleteInfluenza (the flu) is caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory system. Symptoms of this disease include a fever of over 100 F, aching muscles, chills, sweats, headache, dry cough, fatigue, weakness, and nasal congestion. Flu viruses travel through the air when some one with the infection sneezes, coughs, or talks. You can catch the flu from directly inhaling these droplets or by picking up the germs from an object (such as a doorknob) and then transferring them to your mouth or eyes. The antiviral medications for the flu are called oseltamivir and zanamivir. An annual vaccination is recommended for all Americans over the age of 6 months. The best advice for someone with the flu is to get lots of rest and drink lots of fluids. Simply washing your hands and covering your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough can go a long way towards preventing the spread of the flu.
ReplyDeleteBacteremia is a bacterial disease. The symptoms of this disease are chills, high fevers, rapid heart rates, and vomiting. The cause of Bacteremia is bacteria in the blood. Injections, medical, and dental procedures run a risk of giving the patient bacteria in the blood. Bacteria in the blood leads to blood poisoning if not treated immediately. The diagnosis of the disease are blood culture and antibiotics. If Bacteremia is not treated within a reasonable amount of time, it can progress to severe sepsis, which is a life threatening condition.
ReplyDeleteMeasles is a childhood viral infection.the symptoms for this virus are fever, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, inflamed eyes, skin rash, spots on inside of mouth. Measles is a highly contagious virus, which lives in the hosts mucus. A person who is infected can spread the virus by coughing, talking sneezing in public. The person is contagious for four days before and after the rash appears and goes away. There is a vaccine for measles and those who have not received it have a higher risk of getting it.
ReplyDeleteLyme Disease is caused by bacteria, and spread through some ticks. Some symptoms are a rash at the site of the tick bite, weakness/lack of energy, headache, fever, muscle pain. Some antibiotics for treatment are doxycycline, amoxicillin, and cefuroxime.
ReplyDeleteI got Lyme disease over summer vacation and it was very uncomfortable. It felt like I had the flu but it also gave me insomnia and hallucinations, sometimes I belived bolders were coming out of the wall to kill me. One thing thought is that the rash does not always happen.
DeleteLyme disease is usually spread through deer ticks, which are quite small and hard to detect. Is the disease potentially deadly? One time when I had an experience with Lyme disease was when I got 2 deer ticks, and I had to get them removed safely and to watch for symptoms of the disease afterwards.
DeletePancreatic Cancer is a terrible type of cancer. There are many leads to this cancer, one of them being a viral infection called mumps, which creates swelling in the salivary glands. Pancreatic cancer is generally unnoticeable until its later stages. However, symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pains and weight loss. There is no definite known cause for Pancreatic cancer, but is centered around DNA mutations. Vaccinations for pancreatic cancer are non-existent, but currently scientists have discovered a potential vaccination that might be released for use within the coming years.
ReplyDeleteBronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchial tubes lining, is most often caused by viruses, usually the same viruses that cause a cold and the flu. Also, bronchitis can often develop from a cold or other respiratory infection. Symptoms of bronchitis may include: a cough, fatigue, slight fever and chills, chest discomfort, and the production of clear, white, yellowish-grey, or green colored mucus. The best method of protection against bronchitis is getting the flu vaccine. A vaccination that protects against some types of pneumonia could also help prevent bronchitis.
ReplyDeleteShingles is a viral infection that results in a painful rash that can start with a sharp pain, numbing, or tingling in an area in the body. These rashes will have fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over, witch causes an overall itching sensation. The cause for shingles is the varicella-zoster virus, witch is also known to cause chickenpox. This virus has no vaccine to cure it. Prescription drugs are given by doctors to reduce symptoms and complications, but Shingles will be in a body for an entire lifetime
ReplyDeleteIs shingles ever fatal? If so how many people are able to live with it?
DeleteBubonic Plague is caused by a bacteria called yersinia pestis. The disease is typically spread by fleas and rats, and when afflicted, the patient grows buboes and dark spots on their skin. Antibodies provide little immediate relief, and the patient typically lives 2-7 days before passing away.
ReplyDeletethats really interesting and it sounds like a really scary disease!
DeleteIs there still many cases of the bubonic plague today?
DeleteLyme Disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia bergdorferi. Symptoms of Lyme disease are fever, flu-like symptoms, and hallucinating. The cause of the disease is caused by a tick with the bacteria biting you and getting the bacteria into your blood. If the Lyme disease is caught early then antibiotics can easily cure it, however if the disease is caught later the consequences can be very dangerous. One effective antibiotic is deoxycycline.
ReplyDeleteMy friend's brother had Lyme disease. He had to get a lot of shots every week and was out of school for a very long time. My dad had a deer tick that had the indications of it but the doctors caught it early enough that it didn't effect him because he took an antibiotic for 10 days
DeleteSo many tick bites and so many days of taking nasty pink antibiotics. I love "adventuring" in the woods with my friends too much.
DeleteSwine flu or H1N1 is a disease cause by a virus which infects the respiratory system. Its symptoms include a fever, coughing, sore throat and body ache. It was originally spread to humans by pigs, and now humans spread it to each other. There is a vaccine for this disease which you can get as your seasonal flu shot.
ReplyDeleteDuring the H1N1 (swine flu) epidemic of 2009. my brother contracted the disease and was in bed for 10 days. he said it was terrible. I am glad i did not contract this disease!
DeleteGallbladder cancer is a tricky cancer that is usually almost undetectible. It's isnt usually noticable under average feelings or normal cancer symptoms so a proper diagnosis is hard to discover. it is a cancer so treatment is chemo therapy or if in early stages easily treatable.
ReplyDeleteHeart cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the heart. it is extremely rare, in fact out of 12,000 autopsies, only 7 showed signs of heart cancer. Heart cancer usaully does not start in the heart, it comes from somewhere else in the body. Common places that starts with cancer and moves the cancer to the heart is the lungs and the chest. Heart cancer causes the following problems: obstruction of blood flow through the heart, and stiffening of the heart muscle. Radiation therapy is one of the cures, along with a heart replacment.
ReplyDeleteMeasles is an infection caused by a virus. The symptoms of measles are a cough, inflamed eyes, a runny nose, a sore throat, a fever, a blotchy, red skin rash, and in extreme cases even death. Measles is a highly contagious virus, transmitted through the mucus of an infected person. The disease is becoming less common, due to the vaccine that has been developed to fight it.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that the vaccination for Measles(MMR) is 95% effective and it not only cure Measles, but Mumps and Rubella? I wonder how long Measles has been around for. My mom said that my great uncle had measles
Delete1.pnemonia is caused by a virus
ReplyDelete2.some symptoms are a fever and you may become sweaty
3.pnenonia is caused by bacteria or virusrs picked up in the enviroment
4.There is a vaccine for pnomonia it works best if you recive as soon as possible
My uncle, Ralph Cutshall, suffers from Kartagener’s syndrome which I believe leads to biyearly pneumonia (don't quote me on this, I heard it from an unreliable relative). He works as a road worker and this pneumonia really deteriorates him and his work. The pneumonia also is backed by the environmental effects of pouring asphalt in Northern Texas, such as the dusty air and hot sun. The combination of the virus and the other effects has lead him to take several breaks from working. Thankfully he recently got a persecution on Bactrim which has helped with the symptoms of pneumonia.
DeleteInfluenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system.Influenza is commonly called the flu but how ever is not the same as the stomach "flu". Examples of the Symptoms are like high fever; a runny nose; bodily and muscle aching,or indigestion and headaches. This disease can be treated by vaccination.
ReplyDeletewhat areas is influenza mainly in ?
ReplyDeleteIs this disease caused by a bacteria or virus?
ReplyDeleteWhat are the symptoms of the disease?
What is the cause of the disease?
If this disease is a virus, is there a vaccination for it?
If this disease is a bacterial disease, what antibiotics are effective for treating it?
Rabies is a disease caused by a deadly virus. The symptoms don't occur until late in the disease, but can include; fever, headache, agitation, anxiety, confusion, difficulty swallowing, excessive salvation, fear of water, hallucinations, insomnia, and partial paralysis. There are two medications to treat rabies- A fast-acting shot for immediately after someone was infected, and a series of shots over 14 days to completely eliminate the virus.
Rabies sounds awful. Can someone die of rabies? What happens without a cure? I have never had rabies, nor anyone I know. The closest I have been to someone with rabies is when the squirrel Hammy in Over the Hedge steals the girl scout cookies by pretending to be a rabid squirrel.
DeleteHow is the disease generally transmitted? Can it only be transmitted through bites or other things?
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