FLU AND AGING: HOW DOES GETTING OLDER AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO FIGHT THE VIRUS?

This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College. Learn more about the author Influenza, a respiratory illness, poses an exceptionally high risk to older adults due to their weakened immune system. With age, the cells of the immune system progressively lose their capacity to divide and effectively combat infections,…
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Causes and Control Strategies for Non-Malarial Febrile Illness (NMFI): Understanding and Managing Fever unrelated to Malaria

This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College. Learn more about the author Non-malarial febrile illness (NMFI), characterized by fever, is frequently attributed to bacteria like Borrelia. Failure to diagnose NMFI in low- and middle-income countries fosters bacterial and pathogenic resistance to medications, exacerbating disease transmission. Non-malarial febrile…
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About Me: Prince Appiah

This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College. Hello, I am Prince Appiah, a junior at Davidson College majoring in biology. On campus, I serve as a Hall Counselor and regularly volunteer with an elderly population. Beyond my studies, I find joy in both watching and playing soccer.…
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