Mumps
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What is the main cause of 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
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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 Eye
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Hordeolum Eye

Hordeolum Hordeolum eye 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…
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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…
Pulmonary embolism
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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…
Elephantiasis
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Filariasis Symptoms

ELEPHANTIASIS/FILARIASIS Symptoms and Causes Causative agent: wuchereria /filarial worm (W.bancrofti and W. malayi). Wuchereria is helminths. filariasis symptoms Symptoms:•Slowly developed chronic inflammation usuallyin lymphatic vessels of lower limb.• The genital…
Transportation in plants
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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…
Basic unit of life is cell
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Basic unit of Life

 1. Basic unit of life -->The cell in all living organisms. 2. Unicellular organisms are capable of  o (i) independent existence and o (ii) performing the essential functions of life.…
Excretion
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Excretion

Excretion is a process in which metabolic waste is eliminated from an organism. In vertebrates this is primarily carried out by the lungs, kidneys, and skin.  1. Ammonia, Urea and…