Pathogenic bacteria are those that invade the human body and cause disease. Once in the body, the bacteria multiply potentially causing cellular damage. Many pathogenic bacteria produce toxins and other proteins that accelerate tissue invasion and...
As defined by the U.K. company Accepta, a Jacuzzi is a luxurious big tub or a small pool containing warm water designed for sitting instead of swimming. Jacuzzis provide hours of relaxation and massage and the temperature of the water is usually...
Communicable diseases transfer from one person to another by contact with body fluids, through the air from a cough or sneeze and by touching an infected surface. High-risk areas for the spread of communicable diseases include schools, daycare...
Rare pulmonary diseases can be inherited or acquired by exposure to millions of microorganisms that populate the atmosphere. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can invade the lungs, causing disease and lung infections. Disease-producing organisms can...
If you spend any time in a grocery store, you may have noticed store employees spraying the produce with cool mists of water. Some stores even use automatic misting machines to keep the fruits and vegetables hydrated. You may not know the reasons...
The Model Aquatic Health Code, produced by the Centers for Disease Control or CDC, the National Swimming Pool Foundation and a host of swimming pool manufacturers and public health representatives established standards for swimming pool...
Central air conditioning is used in homes and businesses worldwide, but many of central air's negative effects get little recognition. Central air conditioning is essential in hot climates and makes summertime more comfortable. However, central...
Chlorine acts as a disinfectant in swimming pool water, killing the bacteria responsible for a host of diseases, such as Legionnaires disease and gastroenteritis. According to the American Chemistry Council, the chlorine in pool water requires...
Erythromycin is a medication in a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. According to PDRHealth, an online version of the Physician's Desk Reference, erythromycin is used for the treatment of acute pelvic inflammatory disease, chlamydia,...
A key element in a medical diagnosis is the matching of symptoms and signs to an underlying process produced by disease or altered body function. Naming that disease by its primary cause is directly related to the symptoms and test results. For...
Scientists classify bacteria by gram stain. This staining method was developed in 1884 by a Danish bacteriologist named Christian Gram. This method is still used in labs today. Bacteria that are called gram negative have this name because they...
Echinacea, also referred to as purple coneflower, has been used for hundreds of years as an herbal remedy to treat conditions from wounds to snakebites. Echinacea is often used to treat colds and boost the immune system. According to Georgetown...
Water from your kitchen faucet could harm you. Normally, negative health effects or disease as a result of water quality are not an issue. Actively treating water with controlled levels of chlorine has become commonplace in our communities,...
American Legion Baseball is a program of The American Legion, a nonprofit organization chartered in 1919 by the U.S. Congress as a veterans organization. The American Legion operates several national youth programs to provide recreation, mentoring...
Bacteria and other pathogens are nearly omnipresent in our world. While our immune system has the ability to protect the body from their harmful effects, it is when these invaders reach toxic levels that infection can occur. Bacterial and other...
The term "atypical pneumonia" is a general reference to any pneumonia that is unusual in terms of the causative infectious germ, the symptoms or the clinical course. Medical professionals sometimes use the term to refer specifically to pneumonias...
Sodium, calcium, potassium and phosphate are essential electrolytes in keeping the body functioning. Electrolyte imbalances are known as hyponatremia and hypernatremia, or too little and too much sodium; hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia, or too...
Legionella pneumonia, or Legionnaire's disease, is an atypical form of pneumonia caused by the bacterial pathogen Legionella pneumophila. Legionella can be life-threatening, and has a higher death rate than other atypical pneumonias. It was...
Erythromycin is a prescription medication sold under a variety of brand names including Erythrocin. Erythrocin may be prescribed in the treatment of infections, including streptococcus, for people who may have rheumatic heart disease in their...
Biaxin is the brand name for clarithromycin, an antibiotic used in the treatment of a variety of infections. It may be used to treat such conditions as Legionnaire's disease, MAC or mycobacterium avium complex, or for ulcers in the upper part of...
A high-calorie diet was essential for the Roman soldier, who endured rigorous physical demands both on and off the battlefield. A Roman soldier expended an estimated 6,000 calories daily when he was actively fighting in a war. When not battling...
Physicians may prescribe the generically named clarithromycin in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria throughout the body. Although the medication appears in the United States only as Biaxin, in other parts of the world such as the...
Humidifiers are an excellent way to restore environmental humidity inside your home during the dry, winter months. The National Institutes of Health states that using a humidifier can prevent inflammation and irritation of your mucus membranes,...
Hot tubs are enjoyable after a difficult workout or a hard day's work. Most people who have them enjoy their warmth and the resulting feelings of relaxation. Hot tubs have been around for centuries and have soothed many tight muscles....
Indoor air pollutants come in the form of gases and air particles and are mainly due to poor ventilation. When ventilation in the home is inadequate, pollutants build up to high levels and tend to linger for long periods of time. High...
Health care workers and surgery patients who have skin reactions to surgical gloves and soap are usually allergic to the latex in the gloves and to the strong antibacterial agents used to make the soap. Skin irritations can range from mild to...
Atypical pneumonia is pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila bacterial pathogens. Basically, the lung area that absorbs needed oxygen, the alveoli, get infected so pulmonary function...
The paranasal sinuses are empty cavities within the skull lined by mucosa, which serve to both decrease the weight of the skull and provide resonant chambers for voice conduction. Unfortunately, a build-up of fluid and bacteria can occur within...
Pneumonia is a long-lasting, often severe and occasionally fatal lower-respiratory illness. It can occur in one or both lungs and make it difficult for a person to go about daily life. For swimmers and other athletes who need to have their lungs...
