Pathogenesis Pathogenesis is the medical term for the development of a disease. It involves the interaction between a pathogen and the host, a plant, animal, or human. The pathogen must be able to enter the host and multiply. The host's immune system then responds to the infection, which can lead to the development of symptoms. […]
What is a Staph Infection? Staphylococcus is a type of bacteria that can live on the skin without causing problems. Only when it gets into deeper tissues or fluids around the body does it cause staph infections. There are about 20 different types of Staphylococcus bacteria that can enter the human body and cause an […]
Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire during treatment in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital, long-term care facility, or dialysis center. Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) is the term used by CMS to describe HAIs acquired during certain medical and surgical procedures. These include surgeries of the heart and blood vessels, urinary […]
What Is Oxidative Stress And Free Radicals Damage Oxidation is the cause of Free Radicals, this happens when an electron is knocked out of a chemical bond. These highly reactive free radicals will interact with and damage healthy molecules. Oxidative stress occurs when the destructive power of free radicals spreads from one cell to […]
