NR 503 Week 5 Assignment; Infectious Disease Paper; Ehrlichiosis
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| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Michael Harrison |
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Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne infectious disease that is primarily caused by a bacteria called Ehrlichia chaffeens is (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022). Ehrlichiosis is most commonly transmitted to humans from the bite of an infected Lonestar tick. Symptoms typically manifest one to two weeks after a tick bite and include fever, malaise, myalgia, headache, GI upset, confusion and rash (CDC, 2022). People with a tick bite and symptoms should seek treatment to prevent serious illness (CDC, 2022). Doxycycline is the recommended treatment for both adults and children and use within five days of symptom onset can prevent severe illness (Kuriakose et al., 2020). Severe illness can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, respiratory failure, uncontrolled bleeding, organ failure, and death (CDC, 2022). Fatality is rate but rates are higher among older adults (CDC, 2022). In 2019 the incidence rate per million population among people sixty-five or older was 11.24 and made up the highest rate among all age groups (CDC, 2022). Additionally, most cases of Ehrlichiosis occur in rural areas that are located in the south-central United States (US) (CDC, 2022). Missouri and Arkansas had the two highest incidence rates per million population in the US, at 67.29 and 80.52, respectively (CDC, 2022). The CDC suggests the incidence and mortality rates of ehrlichiosis are likely underreported (2022). This paper will explore how determinants of health relate to ehrlichiosis; the epidemiological triad will be analyzed as it relates to development of infection. Lastly, the role the NP plays in surveillance, reporting, and intervention strategies for prevention will be discussed......... Continue
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| Term | Uploaded 2023 |
| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Michael Harrison |
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