Autoimmunity & Immunity

These survivors will replicate and become predominant , so that they will become antibiotic resistant Antimicrobial resistance can be caused through either inappropriate usage of antibiotics , or because of insufficient diagnostics , or even because of over usage of antibiotics within a hospital environment which causes a fertile environment in which the viruses or bacteria can grow and multiply . Treatment for antimicrobial drug resistance must be started with the help of a healthcare provider , and even if the drugs may not cure the individual , they may at the very least help to reduce

the chances of him spreading the infection to others . The best method however , is to prevent the patient developing antimicrobial resistance and this is where the APN would play an important role . She must be aware of the disease , and avoid misusing or overusing medications . She would also serve as the clear channel of communication between the patient and the physician , and this in itself would help the patient prevent the onset of drug resistance , and even if he has developed it to overcome it (Antimicrobial (drug ) resistance 2008

4 . Although it may be true that the immune system in a human being is meant to protect him against disease , it is also true that the same immune reactions would cause adverse effects on the host . This is essence is what is meant by a hyper sensitivity reaction . These reactions can be commonly divided into four groups : type 1 , type 2 , type 3 , and type 4 . On the other hand , they can also be divided into groups such as immune complex reactions , inactivation or activation antigen reactions , and even allergic reactions . Today , several new types of mediators are available , which would form a part of the treatment for any of the gamut of hypersensitivity reactions : arachidonic acid metabolites , leukotrienes...