Scabies
sciencegajabScabies 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…
Hordeolum
Hordeolum Hordeolum is an acute focal infection of eyelid (lash follicles), usuallycaused by Staphylococcus aureus. Risk factor: It usually occurs among children and youngadults with habitual rubbing of the eyes…
Decubitus Ulcer
Decubitus Ulcer Elderly or chronically ill, bedridden patients are prone todevelop decubitus ulcer (also called as bed sore or pressuresore); the most common site being near the anus or onthe…
Malaria
Malaria Malaria is the most lethal parasitic diseaseof humans, transmitted in 108 countriescontaining 3 billion people.Worldwide, the incidence of malaria isestimated to be 300–500 million clinicalcases with nearly 1 million…
Embolism
EMBOLISM Definition and TypesEmbolism is the process of partial or complete obstruction ofsome part of the cardiovascular system by any mass carriedin the circulation; the transported intravascular massdetached from its…
Filariasis and Elephantiasis
ELEPHANTIASIS/FILARIASIS Causative agent: wuchereria /filarial worm (W.bancrofti and W. malayi). Wuchereria is helminths. Symptoms:•Slowly developed chronic inflammation usuallyin lymphatic vessels of lower limb.• The genital organs are often affected resultingin…
TRANSPORTATION IN PLANTS🪴
TRANSPORT IN PLANT 1. Transport over longer distances proceeds through the vascular system (the xylem and the phloem) and is called TRANSLOCATION. 2. Transport of water and minerals in xylem…