Essays on GBS

Poliomyelitis vs. Guillain-Barré syndrome: A comparative analysis of etiology, symptoms, prognosis and treatment Both poliomyelitis and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) cause acute flaccid paralysis (Yuki & Hartung, 2012). However, polio has been nearly eradicated, worldwide, making GBS a leading cause of acute flaccid paralysis (Yuki & Hartung, 2012). Poliomyelitis and GBS are comparable with regard to some of the symptoms exhibited by the patients (Papadakis & McPheee, 2013); however, both of these diseases differ remarkably in the causative agent, pathophysiology, prognosis and treatment regime (Papadakis & McPheee, 2013).

Epidemiology and etiology

Poliomyelitis Poliomyelitis is caused by Poliovirus, an enterovirus. The route of disease transmission is fecal-oral, ...

Analysis Targeting about CBS Broadcasting Inc

A target market can be defined as a consumer segment, which a business organization has decided to aim with marketing efforts and eventually its products and services. Market targeting is a critical component of a company’s overall marketing strategy. This is primarily because; is largely drives the company’s market share and the level of its sales revenue. Moreover, some researches reveal that targeting a wrong market segment may be costly to a business enterprise, especially through high promotion costs aimed at elevating the company’s sales revenue and profitability. This paper presents a critical analysis of the targeting strategies that may be applicable to ...

2/4/12 gestation 29+1 weeks My first encounter with Christie was at St Mary community centre, where she had come for her antenatal clinic in the company of her mother Kate. I introduced myself and explained to her that I was a student midwife who was going to follow up with her pregnancy to the end. She agreed and I thanked her for her assent. This was her 5th pregnancy with one home delivery; the other three had been terminated before 8 weeks. By looking at her I could tell that she had a difficult life, at only 21 she ...

Group B Streptococcus Testing

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Testing is a medical procedure that screens for the presence of the GBS bacteria in a pregnant woman’s body. It is important for this test to be performed because a GBS infection during pregnancy can cause neonatal meningitis, sepsis, or even death (Albouy-Llaty, Nadeau, Descombes, Pierre & Migeot, 2012). According to Mercer, Ramsey & Sibai (1995), 18 to 32 percent of congenital infections are caused by neonatal sepsis and can be a major cause of mortality and morbidity where 1.3 to 3 per 1000 neonates are affected by the early onset of Group B streptococcal sepsis. Valkenburg-van den ...