Micro-organisms that cause infections are known as pathogens. They may be classified as follows: Bacteria: minute organisms about one-thousandth to five-thousandths of a millimetre in diameter. They are susceptible to a greater or lesser extent to antibiotics. Viruses: much smaller than bacteria and although they may survive outside the body for a time they can only grow inside cells of the body. Viruses are not susceptible to antibiotics, but there are a few anti-viral drugs available which are active against a limited number of viruses. Pathogenic Fungi: can be either moulds or yeasts.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Controlling Infection
Every year, many lives in the world suffer from 1. 7 million infections which lead to serious deaths (99,000). Infectious disease is caused by microscopic organism that passes into the body and create symptoms that can range from mild to deadly but, health care system is making their way towards controlling or preventing infection diseases. Controlling infection refers to action used to get rid of spreading infections in hospitals and health care facilities. The big idea behind controlling infection is to reduce the appearance of diseases which are caused by bacteria and viruses that spread by human contact with an infected surface.
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