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Some Facts about Glucocorticoid & Major side effects

Facts about Glucocorticoid & Hypermineralocorticoidism Major side effects Definition : [Gr. gleukos, sweet (new wine), + L. cortex, + Gr. eidos, form, shape] A general classification of adrenal cortical hormones that are primarily active in protecting against stress and in affecting protein and carbohydrate metabolism. The most important glucocorticoid is cortisol (hydrocortisone). Isolated glucocorticoid deficiency It [...]

How to Manage Hay Fever at Home

Tips and Tricks for How to manage Hay Fever Common Symptoms of Hay Fever – Sneezing attacks, a streaming nose and itchy eyes are all symptoms of hay fever, which can plague thousands of people. If left untreated, hay fever can make the sufferer feel lousy. sleep disorders due to difficulty in breathing. There is [...]

Rheumatic Fever Causes of Rheumatic fever Diagnosis Rheumatic fever TREATMENT

Rheumatic Fever Signs and symptoms Diagnosis of Rheumatic fever Causes with treatment – Rheumatic fever is acute or first presentation of infection by Streptococcus leading to sore throat, fever, arthritis and/or carditis. A multisystem, febrile inflammatory disease that is a delayed complication of untreated group A streptococcal pharyngitis. Pharyngitis usually occurs two to four weeks [...]

SLEEPING SICKNESS OR HUMAN AFRICAN TRYPANOSOMIASIS (HAT)

SLEEPING SICKNESS OR HUMAN AFRICAN TRYPANOSOMIASIS (HAT) Inflammation of the white and gray matter of the brain. It is almost always associated with inflammation of the meninges (meningoencephalitis) and may involve the spinal cord (encephalomyelitis). Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is also known as sleeping sickness. There are two forms of the disease, one of which [...]

Trypanosomiasis Chagas’ disease Causes Diagnosis TREATMENT with Signs and Symptoms

Trypanosomiasis Chagas‘ disease Causes Diagnosis TREATMENT with Signs and Symptoms African trypanosomiasis – African sleeping sickness, caused by Trypanosoma gambiense, and American trypanosomiasis –A disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by the biting reduviid bug. The protozoan Trypanosoma is the cause of Chagas’ disease and sleeping sickness. American trypanosomiasis or Chagas‘ disease is [...]

FALCIPARUM Malaria fever in Different Conditions and Complications Signs and Symptoms

FALCIPARUM MALARIA Pregnant women have an increased susceptibility to malaria infection. Malarial infection of the placenta by sequestration of the infected red blood cells leading to low birth weight and other effects. FALCIPARUM Malaria fever There are four types of malaria caused by the protozoan parasite This fulminant disease often produces coma, [...]

Malaria Fever Signs and Symptoms Clinical findings with Diagnosis Treatment

Malaria and Babesiosis (protozoan )Signs and Symptoms Clinical findings with Diagnosis Treatment Malaria is a protozoan disease. Transmission is by bite of infected Anopheles mosquito Transmission is by bite of infected Anopheles mosquito. There are 4 species of the genus Plasmodium causing malaria. · P. falciparum · P. vivax · P. ovale · P. malariae. [...]

Ancylostoma Duodenale HOOKWORM Strongyloides Stercoralis Diagnosis Treatment

ANCYLOSTOMA DUODENALE, NECATOR and STRONGYLOIDES STERCORALIS Hookworm infections are common in the tropics and subtropics, Species of hookworm that commonly infests humans, causing ancylostomiasis; widely found in temperate regions. Ancylostoma caninum and Ancylostoma braziliense: Species of hookworm that infests dogs and cats and may cause cutaneous larva migrans in humans. Ancylostoma Duodenale HOOKWORM Sanitary practices [...]

Helminthic NEMATODES Round Worms Tissue Nematodes TRICHINELLOSIS Diagnosis Treatment

Helminthic Infections Cestodes NEMATODES (Round Worms) Cestodes NEMATODES (Round Worms) Nematodes are elongated and symmetrical round worms. They are classified as intestinal or tissue nematodes. Helminthic Infections Tissue Nematodes TRICHINELLOSIS It develops after ingestion of meat containing cysts of Trichinella, like pork or other meat. Infections are usually mild and asymptomatic. Heavy infections can cause enteritis, periorbital [...]

Chikungunya Virus Infection Diagnosis Clinical Signs and Symptoms withTreatment

Chikungunya Virus Infection An alphavirus, typically found inSoutheast Asia, or Africa that can be transmitted to humans by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes. After an incubation period of about a week, headache, nausea, vomiting, the virus produces high fevers, and severe joint pain, usually in the wrists or ankles. Chikungunya Virus Infection Chikungunya Virus pathogenesis of Chikungunya – [...]

Bird Flu Avian Influenza Diagnosis Causative Virus Signs and Symptoms With Treatment

Bird Flu Bird flu or Avian Influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A influenza virus. There may be pneumonia, ARDS and multi-organ failure,Avian influenza A is caused by H5Nl, H7N3, H7N7 and H9N2 strains. The H5Nl virus causes severe disease in man resulting in death. Bird FluBird flu or Avian Influenza isaninfectious diseaseof birds Birds [...]

Influenza SARS and Whooping Cough Signs and Symptoms with Diagnosis and Treatment

Influenza, SARS and Whooping Cough Signs and Symptoms with Diagnosis and Treatment An acute contagious respiratory infection marked by headache, prostration, fevers, muscle aches, cough, and sore throat. The disease usually strikes during the winter. influenza virus A, Band C INFLUENZA It is caused by influenza virus A, Band C. INFLUENZA Characterized by sudden onset, An acute contagious [...]

Dengue fever Dengue haemorrhagic fever Diagnosis Signs and symptoms Treatment

Dengue Classical dengue fever Dengue haemorrhagic fever Diagnosis Signs and symptoms Treatment Dengue fever Dengue haemorrhagic fever Diagnosis Signs and symptoms Treatment Dengue viruses are arboviruses which infect humans and cause disease. Dengue viruses are arboviruses which infect humans and cause disease Dengue infection may be 1. Asymptomatic 2. Classical dengue [...]

Viruses General Introduction To VIRAL DISEASES Diagnosis Treatment with Causative Agents

Viruses General Introduction To VIRAL DISEASES Diagnosis Causative Agents Viruses General Introduction To VIRAL DISEASES Diagnosis Viruses Definition Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites which consist of a nucleic acid surrounded by one or more proteins. They can be active, metabolize and replicate only inside a living cell. Viruses Definition and types Virusoids are nucleic [...]

Rickettsial Diseases ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN TICK BITE RICKETTSIAL POX SPOTTED FEVER

Rickettsial Diseases ,ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER ,MEDITERRANEAN SPOTTED FEVER A genus of bacteria of the family Rickettsiaceae, order Rickettsiales. Their vectors are arthropods such as fleas, ticks, mites, and lice. They are obligate intracellular parasites (must be in living cells to reproduce) and are the causative agents of many diseases. ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER These [...]

EXTRA PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS Diagnosis Signs and Symptoms with Treatment

All about Tuberculosis , EXTRA PULMONARY.Details about EXTRA PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS Diagnosis Signs and Symptoms with Treatment. An infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and characterized pathologically by inflammatory infiltration, caseation, necrosis, abscesses, fibrosis,formation of tubercles, and calcification. The lungs are the major site for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Pulmonary manifestations of tuberculosis (TB) include [...]

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