15.Human biology basics everyone should know
Your body is responsible for thousands of extremely complex and fascinating processes every second. Here's what you should know. 1.The human body has 12 systems The human body's 12 systems…
Eye
Eye ●One paired eyes are located in sockets of the skull called orbits. ●The wall of the eye ball is composed of three layers . ●SCLERA: External layer which is…
MIDBRAIN
MIDBRAIN • The midbrain is located between the thalamus/hypothalamus of the forebrain and pons of the hindbrain. • Posterior part of mid brain is tectum. • It contains both grey…
Gas Gangrene
Gas Gangrene Definition(Oakley, 1954) Gas gangrene is defined as a rapidly spreading, edematous myonecrosis, occurring in association with severely crushed wounds contaminated with pathogenic clostridia, particularly with C. perfringens. Previously,…
Hand hygiene: Back to the basics of infection control
Types of hand hygiene Hand Rub Alcohol based (70–80% ethyl alcohol) and chlorhexidine (0.5–4%) based hand rubs are available. The duration of contact has to be at least for 20–30…
Prevention of Needle Stick Injury
Prevention of Needle Stick Injuryhttps://sciencegajab.com/ Precautions During Handling Needles The following measures should be taken during handling needles to prevent occupational exposures: Standard precautions must be followed such as hand…
Scabies
Scabies Scabies (Itch mite or Sarcoptes scabiei)Scabies is caused by itch mite or Sarcoptes scabiei.Transmission to man is through transfer of impregnatedfemale mites through— (1) skin-to-skin contact with an infested…
A Human Bite
Human Bites Human bites may take place during fights, domestic abuse,sexual activity or healthcare workers caring for patients.Human-bite wounds become infected less frequently(10–15% of the time) than the bites inflicted…
MUMPS
MUMPS Mumps virus is the most common cause of parotid glandenlargement in children. In severe cases, it can also causeorchitis and aseptic meningitis. Pathogenesis Transmission is through the respiratory route…
Corneal Ulcer ( Keratitis)
Corneal Ulcer (Bacterial Keratitis) Bacterial keratitis is the most common form keratitis(corneal ulcer), although it may also be caused by viruses,parasites and fungi. Etiology: Common bacteria associated with cornealulceration include…