These treatments were often very effective if diagnosed and treated within 2 weeks. ... Doctors today are able to diagnose and treat the infection with an 87% chance of success if diagnosed within 3 weeks. Each following week the percentage declines by about 10% (Callender Troy, 1998, pg 128). ... Exotoxins and the surface M-proteins act as super antigens which cause the host damage by massive stimulation of the immune system 4. ... The process occurs within a week, and some have died within 48 hours. ...

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Meningitis usually begins with a nasophoringial disease that is destroyed by the immune system. The patient recovers completely in about a week. ... Excessive consumption of alcohol, sharing drinks, utensils, and cigarettes, lack of sleep, respiratory infections, poor nutrition and stress decrease the immune systems ability to fight off disease. ...

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Legionnaire's Disease Case study: Legionnaire's Disease and Saunas. Causative organism: Legionella pneumophila Acquired name: First recognized in 1976 when an outbreak of a respiratory disease occurred among many delegates of the American Legion members attending a convention in Phil...

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Doctors and researchers often relate Transverse myelitis to immune system dysfunction. ... This means that the patient's own immune system is abnormally stimulated to attack the spinal cord and cause inflammation and tissue damage. ... Although recovery usually begins between 2 and 12 weeks after getting the virus and may continue for up to 2 years, most individuals are left with considerable disability. ...

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It is estimated that 5-15% of normal individuals harbor it.If a persons immune defenses is weaken the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria can then infect. ... And can infect others for up to 2 to 3 weeks after even if they do not have any symptoms. 2 .Impetigo (skin infection) this is a common skin infection in children ages 2 to 6. ...

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