Infectious Disease74 Videos

HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS Nursing Interventions, Causes, Types

Prevention of genital herpes virus infections ●Prevention of genital herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infections can avert significant morbidity associated with primary infection and the ongoing discomfort and psychological distress that may occur with recurrences.  ●Counseling at the time of diagnosis of HSV infection is important to educate the patient regarding the high probability […]

HIV-AIDS

The video content provides an in-depth exploration of AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), focusing on its pathogenesis, stages, and methods for cure and prevention. It starts by explaining how the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) enters the body, attacks the immune system, particularly the lymphocyte cells, and progresses to AIDS if untreated. The video outlines the stages […]

Home Sputum Collection

Sputum cultures for the evaluation of bacterial pneumonia   ●Lower respiratory tract infections are common in the general population, occurring with increased frequency in older individuals and those with chronic diseases or compromised immune function. A diagnosis is made by culture of respiratory tract secretions, by isolation of a compatible organism from blood or pleural […]

Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) – Epstein-Barr Virus, Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Epidemiology − Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is an acute illness due to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, which occurs mainly in adolescents and young adults. ●Clinical manifestations − IM is classically characterized by fever, pharyngitis, fatigue, and lymphadenopathy. Other findings can include splenomegaly and palatal petechiae. Cervical lymphadenopathy tends to involve the posterior chain of lymph nodes.  […]

Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Clinical manifestations and treatment Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a widely disseminated herpesvirus that is spread by close contact between susceptible persons and asymptomatic EBV shedders. EBV is the primary agent of infectious mononucleosis (IM) and is associated with the development of B cell lymphoma, T cell lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.  ●Subclinical infection − […]