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invasion of the body by microorganisms
invading microorganisms:
use the host’s resources to multiply
interfere with normal function
3rd leading cause of death in the U. S.
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Local infection
only a specific portion of the body is infected
pain
redness
heat at the site
swelling
pus
foul smelling drainage
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Systemic infection
affects the entire body
fever
aches
chills
nausea
vomiting
weakness
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Endogenous
Infection or disease originating within the body
Includes metabolic disorders, congenital abnormalities, tumors, and infections caused by microorganisms within the body
(endo- inside; genous- type or kind)
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Exogenous
Infection or disease originating outside the body
Include pathogenic organisms that invade the body, radiation, chemical agents, trauma, electric shock and temperature extremes
(exo- outside; genous- type or kind)
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7. Nosocomial infections
Hospital/Facility acquired
Transmitted by the HCP
Infection Control program –prevent and deal with these infections
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8. Nosocomial infections
Many are antibiotic resistant and can cause life-threatening infections
Examples
Staphylococcus
Pseudomonas
Enterococci
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9. Opportunistic infections
Occur when the body’s defenses are weak
Examples (AIDS Pt.)
Kaposi’s sarcoma – CA
Pneumocystis carinii – pneumonia
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10. Any sign of infection must be reported to the nurse or doctor!
VERY IMPORTANT
Any sign of infection must be reported to the nurse or doctor!
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