Pearson BTEC level 3 national diploma in applied science
Unit 12 infectious diseases
C: understand how infectious diseases can be treated and managed
Treatment of infectious diseases
Numerous pathogens can cause a wide range of infectious
diseases; thus, treatment plans must take this into account and
target specific types of pathogenic microorganisms invasion.
Any necessary treatment must match with the arrival of the
illness and be related to the correct cause.
For the duration of my coursework, I am concentrating on five
distinct pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and
protozoa. The likelihood that someone will be impacted by
these potentially dangerous that are associated with these five
pathogens is highly increased.
Bacteria is the first pathogen ill briefly discuss. Numerous
potentially fatal illnesses, including cholera(tuberculosis),
urinary tract infections and salmonella, to mention a few be
carried on by bacterial infections Cleveland clinic.org
The next steps in treating or reducing cholera would be to take
prescribed antibiotics to help minimise the beginning of
symptoms and to use adequate and regular rounds of oral
rehydration therapy.
Antibiotics are necessary for the remaining conditions in order
to help treat minor bacterial infections
Antibiotics can be given in many different ways. They can be
administered sublingually as tablets, capsules, or liquids. You
could also receive them in other ways such as in the form of
creams, lotions, sprays, and drops topically or intravenously (as
injections).
,Doctors’ most frequently given medication for cholera is
doxycycline, which is available as a pill, capsule and suspension
for oral use.
Similarly, oral treatment is advised for both tuberculosis and
urinary tract infection; if oral treatment is not available,
injections are the next best thing. Some people who are closed
off to possibilities and resources because of inflation and the
economic crisis heavily utilize this alternative. Medical
treatment is primarily obtained through donations, finances, or
medical professionals. Injections may be used in place of oral
medication for a variety of reasons including the fact that some
patients may have difficulty swallowing medication or that oral
medication is less readily available in developing nations.
Injections hence might be recommended and used frequently,
depending on the circumstances.
Viruses are the second pathogen that will be discussed.
moreover, viral infections can cause a wide range of illnesses
and symptoms including Ebola, chickenpox, measles and HIV.
Immunoglobin and antiretrovirals are often advised because
they are better suited to play the role of enhancing health and
fortifying the immune system by eliminating any residual
pathogenic material
Regarding the other conditions, topical treatments like creams
or injections are an option, but there isn’t presently a particular
approach for chicken pox or the measles. Most of the time,
there is no need for treatment because viruses and symptoms
usually go away on their own in two to three weeks.
Along with bacteria and viruses, fungi are among the more
well-known pathogens which aren’t talked much about as they
should by raising awareness of the issue
Athletes foot, ringworms, and vaginal yeast infections are
examples of illnesses linked to fungi.
While oral medication is an option, the majority of fungal
infections whether they affect the skin, scalp, or nails occur
externally. When choosing a suitable treatment for fungal
, infections, other potential preventive measures include using
again topical medication like gels, lotions, shampoos, and
solutions correctly.
Any organisms is at risk of parasites, as they are reliant on their
host for survival, it is crucially important to provide a quick
response and take extra precautions, as there may be
complications regarding your health. They are the source of
numerous illnesses, including giardiasis, infestations of head
lice and foodborne illnesses. These are only a few examples
that I have mentioned.
The following prescribed medication can assist in the treatment
of parasitic infections this involves the use of anthelmintic,
antibiotics and anti-fungal drugs, all of which help to eradicate
any pathogen traces that may have initially caused the
infections to contribute to getting rid of any remains of the
pathogen which caused the infection in the first place.
Some example of parasites includes ringworms and scabies etc.
As for treatment, the only option currently available are
anthelmintic, antibiotics and antifungal medications which are
authorized for treating scabies and for ringworms anthelmintic
medication is only authorized to treat this specific parasitic.
Medication can be prescribed over the counter.
Injections, medications and tropical forms of treatments must
be used as treatments to both kill the pathogen and stop others
from contracting it.
Ultimately, drugs that destroy the single celled parasites
responsible for this illness can treat protozoa. Numerous
illnesses, including malaria and toxoplasmosis, are linked to
protozoa. To effectively treat these diseases, anti-malarial,
antibiotic, and anti-anthelmintic medications are used.
For the treatment of skin condition related to protozoa
Permethrin is the preferred topical medication of choice for the
treatment of skin conditions regarding protozoa others include
orally over the counter by an experienced specialist in the
healthcare.
Unit 12 infectious diseases
C: understand how infectious diseases can be treated and managed
Treatment of infectious diseases
Numerous pathogens can cause a wide range of infectious
diseases; thus, treatment plans must take this into account and
target specific types of pathogenic microorganisms invasion.
Any necessary treatment must match with the arrival of the
illness and be related to the correct cause.
For the duration of my coursework, I am concentrating on five
distinct pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and
protozoa. The likelihood that someone will be impacted by
these potentially dangerous that are associated with these five
pathogens is highly increased.
Bacteria is the first pathogen ill briefly discuss. Numerous
potentially fatal illnesses, including cholera(tuberculosis),
urinary tract infections and salmonella, to mention a few be
carried on by bacterial infections Cleveland clinic.org
The next steps in treating or reducing cholera would be to take
prescribed antibiotics to help minimise the beginning of
symptoms and to use adequate and regular rounds of oral
rehydration therapy.
Antibiotics are necessary for the remaining conditions in order
to help treat minor bacterial infections
Antibiotics can be given in many different ways. They can be
administered sublingually as tablets, capsules, or liquids. You
could also receive them in other ways such as in the form of
creams, lotions, sprays, and drops topically or intravenously (as
injections).
,Doctors’ most frequently given medication for cholera is
doxycycline, which is available as a pill, capsule and suspension
for oral use.
Similarly, oral treatment is advised for both tuberculosis and
urinary tract infection; if oral treatment is not available,
injections are the next best thing. Some people who are closed
off to possibilities and resources because of inflation and the
economic crisis heavily utilize this alternative. Medical
treatment is primarily obtained through donations, finances, or
medical professionals. Injections may be used in place of oral
medication for a variety of reasons including the fact that some
patients may have difficulty swallowing medication or that oral
medication is less readily available in developing nations.
Injections hence might be recommended and used frequently,
depending on the circumstances.
Viruses are the second pathogen that will be discussed.
moreover, viral infections can cause a wide range of illnesses
and symptoms including Ebola, chickenpox, measles and HIV.
Immunoglobin and antiretrovirals are often advised because
they are better suited to play the role of enhancing health and
fortifying the immune system by eliminating any residual
pathogenic material
Regarding the other conditions, topical treatments like creams
or injections are an option, but there isn’t presently a particular
approach for chicken pox or the measles. Most of the time,
there is no need for treatment because viruses and symptoms
usually go away on their own in two to three weeks.
Along with bacteria and viruses, fungi are among the more
well-known pathogens which aren’t talked much about as they
should by raising awareness of the issue
Athletes foot, ringworms, and vaginal yeast infections are
examples of illnesses linked to fungi.
While oral medication is an option, the majority of fungal
infections whether they affect the skin, scalp, or nails occur
externally. When choosing a suitable treatment for fungal
, infections, other potential preventive measures include using
again topical medication like gels, lotions, shampoos, and
solutions correctly.
Any organisms is at risk of parasites, as they are reliant on their
host for survival, it is crucially important to provide a quick
response and take extra precautions, as there may be
complications regarding your health. They are the source of
numerous illnesses, including giardiasis, infestations of head
lice and foodborne illnesses. These are only a few examples
that I have mentioned.
The following prescribed medication can assist in the treatment
of parasitic infections this involves the use of anthelmintic,
antibiotics and anti-fungal drugs, all of which help to eradicate
any pathogen traces that may have initially caused the
infections to contribute to getting rid of any remains of the
pathogen which caused the infection in the first place.
Some example of parasites includes ringworms and scabies etc.
As for treatment, the only option currently available are
anthelmintic, antibiotics and antifungal medications which are
authorized for treating scabies and for ringworms anthelmintic
medication is only authorized to treat this specific parasitic.
Medication can be prescribed over the counter.
Injections, medications and tropical forms of treatments must
be used as treatments to both kill the pathogen and stop others
from contracting it.
Ultimately, drugs that destroy the single celled parasites
responsible for this illness can treat protozoa. Numerous
illnesses, including malaria and toxoplasmosis, are linked to
protozoa. To effectively treat these diseases, anti-malarial,
antibiotic, and anti-anthelmintic medications are used.
For the treatment of skin condition related to protozoa
Permethrin is the preferred topical medication of choice for the
treatment of skin conditions regarding protozoa others include
orally over the counter by an experienced specialist in the
healthcare.
