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Describe differences between viral and bacterial infections.

              Antimicrobial Agents                            Antimicrobial agents are essential components in the treatment of various bacterial infections as they help to kill or prevent the growth of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoans. Prior to the discovery of antimicrobial agents, treatment options for patients with bacterial infections were limited. For many patients, treatment often resulted in the […]

Global Perspectives

Find the “Global Perspectives:  Shifts in Science and Medicine That Changed Healthcare time line’ and answer the two questions below in   250 words min. Attach Plag Report when finished. Only use the source listed above. Consider how the U.S. health care system has evolved over the past 50 years. In your post, 1. Choose one […]

Overweight and Obesity Statistics

Click here to read the article entitled “Overweight and Obesity Statistics” published by the USDHHS. Analyze the article and answer the following: In a paragraph, summarize the article overall.What two things did you learn from this article?After reading this article, what would you tell someone who eats a poor diet and has some of the […]

What can you, as a public health official, suggest to improve the interventions or programs?

 Case Study 1 InstructionsPublic health officials and communities are responsible for investigating infectious disease cases, as well as making sure they control the spread of the disease within the community. Their ultimate goal is to reduce and prevent future occurrences.For the Unit V Case Study, respond to the following. Describe an infectious disease in your […]