Chickenpox disease(research)
This project requires you to apply knowledge of pathophysiology, research techniques, and scientific writing to prepare a report on a disease, injury, or some other pathologic condition of your choosing. This assignment will be graded on how well you address the questions; clarity; organization; grammar and spelling; and use of resources. You can use the resources you discover as part of your Disease Analysis Journal that are relevant to your project topic.
Format of Research Paper
Title Page: Title of report, course name and number, instructor’s name, your name, and the date
Introduction:
Definition/description of your topic (~2-3 paragraphs): An overview of key elements related to the condition you have researched, such as history, epidemiology, populations/ages affected, transmission, and genetics, as applicable. Include presentation of key items you will further explain in the Content section.
Summarize your “discoveries” (~1-2 paragraphs). This section will cover knowledge new to you and that you found especially interesting.
Content:
Present normal functions of system(s) or organ(s) followed by details of weaknesses in the tissue(s)/structure(s) which make them vulnerable to injury or disease, especially to the medical condition you have chosen. Emphasize chemical and cellular changes to primary and secondary systems affected.
Include diagnostic methods and criteria (i.e., signs/symptoms, radiology, blood tests, specialized testing, as applicable)
Demonstrate understanding of effects on other organs and systems; this may include psychosocial issues.
Explain medical and other interventions that may alleviate the problem or its symptoms, including beneficial and adverse effects.
Discuss the usual degree of severity (i.e., short- and long-term limitations) and prognosis for recovery.
Reflection: Explain in 2-4 paragraphs the value of this project to you and to your understanding of the disease/injury processes, healing, and patient education.
Reference List: All sources cited and/or used in your research project should be listed in a reference page in the APA Style format.
Resources for Chickenpox Disease
1. Burden of varicella in Latin America and the Caribbean: Findings from a systematic literature review
Arlant, L. H. F., Garcia, M. C. P., Aguero, M. L. A., Cashat, M., Parellada, C. I., & Wolfson, L. J. (2019). Burden of varicella in Latin America and the Caribbean: findings from a systematic literature review. BMC public health, 19(1), 1-18. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6795-0.
I chose this article because it highlights the level of incidence across Latin America and Caribbean. These segments have no publicly funded childhood national immunizations and thus are at high risk of exposure to the disease. This article informs the audience about possible health complications and death that can occur among children exposed to chickenpox.
2. Chickenpox: Chickenpox is extremely contagious. Over 90% of unvaccinated people become infected.
Breuer, J., & Fifer, H. (2011). Chickenpox. BMJ clinical evidence, 2011, 0912. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3275319/
This study is important because it talks about the strategies for prevent chickenpox in healthy adults and children, the effects of the interventions and the safety and the effectiveness of the interventions. This source is valid and important to my research because knowing how to properly prevent infection by chickenpox or treat infected patients is extremely important.
3. Pathogenesis and current approaches to control of varicella-zoster virus infections.
Gershon, A. A., & Gershon, M. D. (2013). Pathogenesis and current approaches to control of varicella-zoster virus infections. Clinical microbiology reviews, 26(4), 728–743. https://doi.org/10.1128/CMR.00052-13
I chose this case study because it discusses how the virus is neurotropic and has a lifetime risk of reactivation which can be prevented by a vaccination. However the available vaccines have the potential to activate and cause clinical disease. It guides the development of an appropriate study in efforts to find a potential vaccine. This study is important because it could advance the vaccine effectiveness and reduce the side effects of the existing vaccine.
4. Global impact of varicella vaccination programs
Varela, F. H., Pinto, L. A., & Scotta, M. C. (2019). Global impact of varicella vaccination programs. Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics, 15(3), 645-657. DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1546525
The reason behind the selection of the article is because it discusses the rational and benefits of vaccination programs. It informs and educates the readers about the need to vaccinate their children. Thus article is credible and valid because it offers quality information that enables individuals to make excellent decisions.
5. A rare but important complication of Varicella. Varicella could be associated with infrequent but serious complications.
Vital, L., Vieira, L., Nunes, B., Raposo, F., Veludo, V., & Pinho, A. (2020). Pediatric Pyomyositis: A Rare but Important Complication of Varicella. Case reports in orthopedics, 2020, 3896264. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3896264
I chose this article because it assesses how varicella can translate into a more serious disease. This study looks at how to approach acute cases of the disease. This study is important because the awareness of musculoskeletal complications is vital to any physician who assesses these children to recognize alerting symptoms which will trigger an alert attitude to deal with the patient accordingly.
Resources for Chickenpox Disease
1. Burden of varicella in Latin America and the Caribbean: Findings from a systematic literature review
Arlant, L. H. F., Garcia, M. C. P., Aguero, M. L. A., Cashat, M., Parellada, C. I., & Wolfson, L. J. (2019). Burden of varicella in Latin America and the Caribbean: findings from a systematic literature review. BMC public health, 19(1), 1-18. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6795-0.
I chose this article because it highlights the level of incidence across Latin America and Caribbean. These segments have no publicly funded childhood national immunizations and thus are at high risk of exposure to the disease. This article informs the audience about possible health complications and death that can occur among children exposed to chickenpox.
2. Chickenpox: Chickenpox is extremely contagious. Over 90% of unvaccinated people become infected.
Breuer, J., & Fifer, H. (2011). Chickenpox. BMJ clinical evidence, 2011, 0912. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3275319/
This study is important because it talks about the strategies for prevent chickenpox in healthy adults and children, the effects of the interventions and the safety and the effectiveness of the interventions. This source is valid and important to my research because knowing how to properly prevent infection by chickenpox or treat infected patients is extremely important.
3. Pathogenesis and current approaches to control of varicella-zoster virus infections.
Gershon, A. A., & Gershon, M. D. (2013). Pathogenesis and current approaches to control of varicella-zoster virus infections. Clinical microbiology reviews, 26(4), 728–743. https://doi.org/10.1128/CMR.00052-13
I chose this case study because it discusses how the virus is neurotropic and has a lifetime risk of reactivation which can be prevented by a vaccination. However the available vaccines have the potential to activate and cause clinical disease. It guides the development of an appropriate study in efforts to find a potential vaccine. This study is important because it could advance the vaccine effectiveness and reduce the side effects of the existing vaccine.
4. Global impact of varicella vaccination programs
Varela, F. H., Pinto, L. A., & Scotta, M. C. (2019). Global impact of varicella vaccination programs. Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics, 15(3), 645-657. DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1546525
The reason behind the selection of the article is because it discusses the rational and benefits of vaccination programs. It informs and educates the readers about the need to vaccinate their children. Thus article is credible and valid because it offers quality information that enables individuals to make excellent decisions.
5. A rare but important complication of Varicella. Varicella could be associated with infrequent but serious complications.
Vital, L., Vieira, L., Nunes, B., Raposo, F., Veludo, V., & Pinho, A. (2020). Pediatric Pyomyositis: A Rare but Important Complication of Varicella. Case reports in orthopedics, 2020, 3896264. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3896264
I chose this article because it assesses how varicella can translate into a more serious disease. This study looks at how to approach acute cases of the disease. This study is important because the awareness of musculoskeletal complications is vital to any physician who assesses these children to recognize alerting symptoms which will trigger an alert attitude to deal with the patient accordingly.
