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...
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Filaria Nematode worm Disease of Lymphatic Systems Transmitted by Mosquitoes Filariasis Massive swelling, esp. of the genitalia and lower extremities, resulting from obstruction of lymphatic vessels, for example by filarial parasites, malignancies, neurofibromatosis, or a familial congenital disease (Milroy’s disease). Prolonged swelling can cause an increase in...
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TRICHURIS TRICHURA (WHIP WORM) ,ENTEROBIUS VERMICULARIS (PIN WORM OR THREAD WORM) Diagnosis and Treatment TRICHURIS TRICHURA (WHIP WORM) It is found worldwide. Two of the most common nematode infections worldwide are pinworm, which is caused by Enterobius vermicularis, and whipworm, which is caused by Trichuris trichiura Trichuris Trichura Whip Worm...
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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...
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Measles, Mumps Causative agents Diagnosis Clinical Signs and Symptoms With Treatment Measles Causative Virus Diagnosis Clinical Signs and Symptoms MEASLES Caused by myxoviruses – rubeola. Rubeola means red spots Characterized by : · Fever · URTI – coryza, cough · Typical rash Measles can cause high morbidity and mortality....
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The Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) (STD) Sexually Transmitted Compleat information Diseases Causes, Symptoms, (STD) Sexually Transmitted Compleat information Diseases Causes, Symptoms, The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Are a group of communicable diseases that are transmitted predominantly by sexual contact and caused by a wide range of bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal agents...
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NASOGASTRIC TUBE Ryle’s tube — Ryle’s tube Is a nasogastric tube, 1 meter long, made of synthetic transparent material. It is passed from the nose into the stomach for feeding and for suction of gastric contents. The tip is blunt and rounded with a lead pellet inside it. The...
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