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The best way to combat the effects of infectious disease is to prevent infection in the first instance. This reality was made patently clear with the novel coronavirus pandemic. With that said, there are other viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that can result in serious and even deadly diseases. If you believe your home or business may have been exposed to some sort of dangerous pathogen – an infectious disease-causing germ – you are wise to consider seriously engaging the services of a professional infectious disease remediation company. Call our veteran-led Infectious disease and decontamination services company.
A relatively common disease among the feline population is feline distemper. Feline distemper is caused by one of another related viruses. The three types of feline distemper viruses are CPV 2a, CPV 2b, and CPV 2c. A virus capable of causing feline distemper is both highly contagious and resilient. Feline distemper is caused by a…
The COVID-19 pandemic overturned the manner in which many people in Southern California and across the United States (and in many, many countries around the world) lived their lives. The coronavirus pandemic brought into sharper focus how a virus and other pathogens can endanger the lives of people with immunodeficiencies. There are key strategies that…
Scabies is a condition that can occur in humans. Scabies is caused by a skin infestation by human itch mites. These mites are microscopic and therefore cannot be seen with the naked eye. When these mites get onto a person’s skin, they proceed to burrow into the upper layer of the skin. Once burrowed into…
Infectious diseases are defined as disorders that are caused by living organisms, according to the Mayo Clinic. These organisms that cause infectious disease include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Specifically, these are certain types of pathological organisms capable of causing diseases in humans, including very serious and even fatal illnesses. There are a number of…
Many, many people minimize the flu. A significant percentage of the population never considers getting a flu shot, even people in cohorts for which the medication is recommended for specific health reasons. The reality is that the flu can be a very serious illness, particularly for people with other preexisting health conditions like heart disease,…
One of the most alarming and dangerous situations that can occur in a residence or business is the contamination of the premises by water containing human waste. If you ever find yourself in a situation in which you face a significant flow of wastewater into your residence, there are specific tactics you must employ to…
There is a basic fact of life: You are constantly at risk of contracting what medically is classified as an infectious disease. These range from such commonplace illnesses like the proverbial common cold and the flu to more serious infections like that caused by the norovirus. You must be proactive when comes to protecting yourself…
There are situations in which home and business owners face issues involving contamination. This can include circumstances in which a home or business is the site of some sort of biohazard. When this type of condition arises in a home or business, an owner must recognize the importance of obtaining the professional assistance of an…
A variety of health issues can cause an elderly person to suffer from bowel incontinence. This type of incontinence is a condition in which an individual lacks proper control over his or her bowels. As a consequence, an elderly person laboring under this condition has a propensity for defecating in unfortunate locations. Simply, they oftentimes…
Bowel incontinence, also known as feces incontinence, is a relatively common problem plaguing older adults, men and women in their Golden Years. In basic terms, bowel incontinence is the inability of a person to control bowel movements. A person with bowel incontinence is prone to accidental defecation. In other words, a person suffering from this…
A notable percentage of older people develop what medically is known as elderly bowel incontinence. If you’re the child or caretaker of an older person, you need to have a basic understanding of elderly bowel incontinence, it’s causes, and the impact it can have on an older person’s life generally and living space specifically. Bowel…
If you’ve learned that someone that lives in your home, or even visited your residence, is infected by staph, you need to seriously consider taking concerted action to address the potential for the spread of staph to others who enter into your house. In this regard, you likely have a number of questions about preventing…
What Is a Staph Infection? A staph infection is caused by one or other strains of the staphylococcus bacteria. In a majority of cases, staph bacteria cause a minor skin infection. In such situations, a staph infection oftentimes resolves on its own accord and requires no medical intervention. There are instances in which a staph…
You undoubtedly have heard, seen, or read at least something about staph infections. You may have heard about staph infections that are resistant to antibiotic treatment. Like many people, you may have legitimate concerns about staph infections. As a consequence, you may want to know how a staph infection is cured. Can My Body Fight…
Bloodborne pathogens are hazardous microorganisms like viruses and bacteria that have the potential for causing disease and illness in human beings. Indeed, there are bloodborne pathogens that can cause chronic disease or permanent illness. There are bloodborne pathogens that can prove to be fatal. If you find yourself exposed to blood or bodily fluids that…
There is a trio of infections that are proving highly resistant to antibiotics. As a consequence, these infections present major public health concerns and can prove to be fatal for some patients. These infections are: MRSA CRE C. Diff Because these three types of superbug infections are a threat to the public at large in…
Since the early days of the AIDS pandemic in the early 1980s, over 77 million people have become infected worldwide with HIV, the virus responsible for setting the stage for AIDS-related illnesses. Over 35 million people have died as a result of these various AIDS-related illnesses. In 2017 alone, approximately 940,000 people around the globe…
In basic terms, biohazard cleanup is the thorough elimination of potentially dangerous biological substances. Any individual involved in a biohazard cleanup process faces the prospect of exposure to what are known as dangerous pathogens. These pathogens include bacteria and viruses that have the potential for causing disease, including serious and even potentially fatal illness. Because…
In the past several years’ media reports have focused on the rise of different so-called “superbugs,” infections caused by bacteria that are proving highly challenging to treat. These are bacteria that have grown resistant to the more commonly utilized antibiotics that are available to combat infections. In the alternative, these are bacteria that are triggered…
In recent years, you may be like many people and have heard of MRSA but have no real idea of what it is. MRSA, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a type of bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotic treatment. Having at least read or heard something about MRSA you may find yourself asking the question:…
A Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA infection is of staph bacteria. In the case of MRSA, the bacteria causing infection has become resistant to many of the antibiotics traditionally used to treat a staph infection. At this time, a majority of MRSA infections occur in hospitals, nursing homes, and similar types of facilities. With that…
Leptospirosis is an infection caused by a bacterium called Leptospira. In some cases, a leptospirosis infection results in no symptoms at all or very mild ones. However, there are instances in which a leptospirosis infection can result in severe symptoms, some that are even potentially fatal. Through this article, you are presented with an examination…
Headlines around the world are sounding alarmed: Candida Auris: Deadly Superbug Fungus Posing a Serious Global Health Threat The important thing about these headlines is that they echo what is being announced by the world’s major health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. Because of the very real…
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a type of staph infection that is resistant to many antibiotics. A majority of people become infected by MRSA in a hospital setting, but it is also spread in the community at large. An MRSA infection can have serious and even fatal consequences. Thus, everyone needs to have an…
Staph infections are infections that are caused by staphylococcus bacteria, according to the Mayo Clinic. There are different types of Staphylococcus bacteria, including MRSA strains – which are strains of the bacteria that are highly resistant to treatment by antibiotics. All individuals need to have a general understanding of staph infections and potential dangers associated…
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA is a significant health problem in this day and age, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If a person suffers an MRSA infection, he or she can end up seriously ill. Indeed, people die from MRSA infections every year. The reason why people do become ill…
Clostridium Difficile has long been a concern in hospitals among patients who are on antibiotics. In recent times, very real concerns exist in regard to individuals outside of a medical setting contracting the bacteria, including people of all ages who are not on antibiotics. This is drawing attention on when and how Clostridium Difficile cleanup…
Undoubtedly, you are familiar with the terms cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. However, if you are like most people, you may lack a complete understanding of the differences between cleaning and disinfection. You may not fully understand what is meant by sterilization. Definition of Cleaning Cleaning is a process designed to eliminate debris from a surface…
A relatively well-known book is entitled Everyone Poops. The book attempts to make the point that humans, as well as mammals and other types of animals, defecate. While it is true that “everyone poops,” a good many people do now know the contents of human feces. This lack of knowledge is actually quite understandable inasmuch…
If you face a blood spill at your home or business, there are procedures in place to clean up spilled blood (and other bodily fluids) depending in part on whether the spill occurred on a hard or carpeted surface. These procedures exist to keep you and others safe during the cleanup process and to ensure…
There are over 13,000 home care agencies in operation in the United States, according to data maintained by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reports that of individuals over the age of 65, more than 70 percent will require some type of supportive care. Agencies like AAA T.L.C. provide a broad…
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