Mid brain

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,…
Prevention of Needle Stick Injury

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 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…
Human bites

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 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…
Keratitis

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 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…