Influenza viruses continually change over time, usually by mutation (change in the viral RNA). This constant changing often enables the virus to evade the immune system of the host (humans, birds, and other animals) so that the host is susceptible to changing influenza virus infections throughou...
prompt medical care. Hydration (usually by IV with a rehydration solution for the very ill) of the patient, and antibiotics in some individuals, is the key to surviving the severe life-threatening form of the disease. Subtypes ofV. choleraethat may cause severe cases to include 01 and 0139....
prefer running water to still, and they may not like the smell or taste of tap water. You might consider getting your cat a water fountain to get them to drink more. Canned food may also provide enough hydration to help keep the digestive system moving properly, reducing the risk of hair...
This state of over-hydration (increased extracellular water due to occupation of muscle loss without an increase in total body water) cannot be evaluated by dry weight or the body mass index. Intervention studies are necessary in order to assess whether or not the prevention of sarcopaenia ...
Multiple internal organs may be damaged over the course of DRESS syndrome. Liver injury is the most common type of organ damage and has been found in 75–94% of patients [2,11,14]. Such damage may occur before the onset of cutaneous lesions and may be associated with the presence of ...
This occurs since caffeine functions as an antagonist to the receptors in the central nervous system for the neurotransmitter adenosine. Tolerance adaptation to caffeine has the effect over time of reducing the chemical's stimulatory effects. These adaptive responses to caffeine also have the effect ...
Hypohydration and thermoregulation in cold air. J Appl Physiol. 1998;84:185–9. PubMed Google Scholar Ship JA, Fischer DJ. The relationship between dehydration and parotid salivary gland function in young and older healthy subjects. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1997;52:M310–9. CAS Pub...
Dehydrated individuals who need IV hydration Infants younger than 6 weeks of age Mild uncomplicated eruptions of herpes simplex require no treatment. Severe infection may require treatment with an antiviral agent. Oral antiviral drugs include acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), famciclovir (Famvi...
Maintaining good hydration is the priority when treating food poisoning. Hospitalization may be appropriate if the patient is dehydrated or if they have other underlying medical conditions that become unstable because of the fluid or electrolyte imbalance in their body. ...
Symptomatic relief:Encourage rest, adequate hydration andover-the-countermedications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever and discomfort. Decongestants:Recommend oral or nasal decongestants to alleviate nasal congestion. Antitussives/expectorants:Administer cough suppressants or expectorants based on ...