Causes and spread of infection Micro-organisms that cause infections are known as pathogens. They may be classified as follows: Bacteria: minute organisms about one-thousandth to five-thousandths of a millimetre in diameter. They are susceptible to a greater or lesser extent to antibiotics. Viruses: much smaller than bacteria and although they may survive outside the body for a time they can only grow inside cells of the body. Viruses are not susceptible to antibiotics‚ but there are a few
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Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects one eyes. This infection is very contagious‚ which can be passed along by contact with infected eyelids‚ throat‚ and nose of infected people. If this infection is left untreated‚ it may lead to eye blindness. This disease is the leading cause of preventable cause of blindness around the world. The majority of blindness comes from areas of lower class‚ such as Africa. Earlt treatment can help prevent trachoma complications. The first signs of trachoma
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through surgical insertion of catheters introduces bacteria either intraluminally or extraluminally resulting to infection of the urinary tract. It is estimated that one out of four patients receiving hospitalized service has an indwelling urinary catheter for bladder drainage. Contraction of UTI is the most notable complication from these devices. For a long time‚ Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) has generated a lot of interest in medical practice and research. reported that UTIs are the leading cause
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This is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium “Chlamydia trachomatis”. The infection causes the inner surface of the eyelids to become rough leading to pain in the eye‚ breakdown of the cornea and possible blindness. Untreated‚ repeated trachoma infections result in entropion - a painful form of permanent blindness when the eyelids turn inward‚ causing the eyelashes to scratch the cornea. Children are the most susceptible to infection due to their tendency to easily get dirty‚ but the blinding
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risks/consequences that may occur subsequent to sexual activity; most consequences are sexually transmitted infections (STI’s)‚ but many also suffer from depression or poor mental health‚ or pregnancy. Some STI’s that may be transmitted via vaginal‚ oral and anal sex are: - Chlamydia: infects the urethra‚ rectum and eyes in both sexes‚ and the cervix in women. If left untreated‚ long-term infection can lead to fertility problems in women. - Crabs/ Pubic lice: Crabs or pubic lice are small crab-shaped
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from an infected host individual or a con- specific (belonging to the same species) individual or group‚ regardless of whether the other individual was previously infected. MODES OF INFECTION The main modes of infection are categorized into three; Direct Indirect Airborne 1. DIRECT MODE OF INFECTION DIRECT TRANSMISSION By direct or immediate transfer of the agent to an appropriate portal of entry by personal contact‚ e.g. touching‚ biting‚ kissing‚ sexual intercourse By the
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Description Any abortion associated with fever and signs of pelvic or generalized sepsis is considered septic abortion. The infection carries risk of spreading infection to other parts of the body and cause sepsis‚ a grave risk to the life of the woman. Causes A septic abortion can occur due to bacterial infection of the uterus. Also‚ sexually transmitted infections (STI) such as chlamydia may cause septic abortion. Most septic abortions result from illegal abortions but sepsis may follow spontaneous and
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Recommended reading: Antibiotics for people with sore throats Sore throats are infections caused by bacteria or viruses. People usually recover quickly (usually after three or four days)‚ although some develop complications. A serious but rare complication is rheumatic fever‚ which affects the heart and joints. Antibiotics reduce bacterial infections but they can cause diarrhoea‚ rash and other adverse effects and communities build resistance to them. A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia. Pharyngitis
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characteristically found in the human urogenital tract‚ responsible for the most frequent non-viral‚ sexually transmitted infection around the world. A plethora of techniques may be employed in the detection of this condition‚ ranging from just clinical diagnosis to specific laboratory-based testing. The former (i.e. clinical diagnosis) is adequate for women with symptoms of infection (primarily itching‚ discharge and vaginal odor). Also‚ laboratory-based diagnostics do not provide immediate results
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How to Unblock Fallopian Tubes Overview Blocked fallopian tubes? Then you need to worry not‚ there is hope.40% of women with infertility get it from blocked fallopian tubes. Before reading on you should have had a hysterosalpingram test (HSG) with your doctor to confirm that the cause of your infertility is blocked fallopian tubes. Over the years women have had blocked fallopian tubes unblocked rekindling the joy of ever having children. All you need is following the given instructions to the later
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