Ans) Malaria, lymphatic filariasis, and river blindness, small pox are examples of vector transmitted diseases. This means that the pathogen requires several hosts in its life cycle. The malaria parasite, for instance, needs both humans and certain types of mosquitos to survive. In a hypothetical scenario of all humans being cleared of malaria at the same time, mosquitoes could still carry the disease and re-infect humans. However, if all humans could somehow be protected from infections for a few months at the same time, the malaria parasite would eventually die out as all malaria-carrying mosquitos naturally have a short life span. If the malaria parasite was therefore not able to live on in humans before the malaria-carrying mosquitoes die a natural death, the parasite would be eradicated.
- Smallpox was an infectious disease caused by one of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor. The disease used to spread between people or via contaminated objects. Prevention was by the smallpox vaccine. Once the disease had developed, certain antiviral medication may have helped.
Explain smallpox. Where did smallpox originate? How did smallpox begin? What were the consequences of smallpox? Where are the implications of smallpox? How can we better understand smallpox? (500 words)
Onchocerciasis or River Blindness: discuss the methods used to control this disease. Why might it be difficult to eliminate or eradicate his disease? Be Specific and use supportive examples to support response be thorough
How do you get color blindness? What are the 3 types of color blindness? What colors do colorblind people see? Which vitamin is responsible for colorblindness?
What should have Merck & Co, Inc done differently in regards to river blindness? Merck & Company, Inc.: Having the Vision to Succeed by Stephanie Weiss and David Bollier An Expensive Care for a Poor Market In 1978, Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, then head of the Merck research labs, received a provocative memorandum from a senior researcher in parasitology, Dr. William C. Campbell. Dr. Campbell had made an intriguing observation while working with ivennectin, a new antiparasitic compound under investigation...
What is the condition of the river today? What impacts are affecting the river and how has it changed?
SWIFT RIVER VIRTUAL CLINICAL 1. List 3 specific things you learned from the Swift River Virtual Clinical. 2. How was this virtual clinical similar to a real clinical day? How was it different? 3. After participating in this virtual clinal, what is one area you find that you personally are deficient at?
SWIFT RIVER VIRTUAL CLINICAL 1. List 3 specific things you learned from the Swift River Virtual Clinical. 2. How was this virtual clinical similar to a real clinical day? How was it different? 3. After participating in this virtual clinal, what is one area you find that you personally are deficient at?
Identify and describe an X-linked disorder, congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB1A). Explain how this trait was discovered, Discuss preventions/treatments for this trait due to its location on the X chromosome.
How does the slope change with distance along the river? How does the sinuosity of the river change as the slope changes?
Think about the concept of color blindness. Is it a good thing or a bad thing, neither or both? Is becoming color blind possible, impossible, necessary or not necessary? Does it depend on the situation? What What do the readings say about color blindness? How does colorblindness connect to bias? How would you define unconscious bias? What are your reactions to unconscious bias? What from the films and readings is evidence of the existence of unconscious bias?