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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are also transmitted by bodily fluids. The most common infection that is transmitted by airborne pathogens is Tuberculosis. Some of the Bacterial diseases that are transmitted Group A Streptococcus‚ Invasive Group B Streptococcal‚ Haemophilus influenza. Some bacterial diseases transmitted by bodily fluids are Chlamydia‚ Gonorrhea‚ Syphilis‚ and Chancroid. Second‚ they are different in the way they are treated. Bacterial infections are usually treated with antibiotics pills. Penicillin
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the visual acuity normal. Viral Viral conjunctivitis is often associated with an infection of the upper respiratory tract‚ a common cold‚ and/or a sore throat. Its symptoms include excessive watering and itching. The infection usually begins with one eye‚ but may spread easily to the other. Viral conjunctivitis shows a fine‚ diffuse pinkness of the conjunctiva‚ which is easily mistaken for the ciliary infection of Iris (Iritis)‚ but there are usually corroborative signs on microscopy‚ particularly
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Francesca Firmin 256 – Causes and spread of infection 1. – Understand the cause of infection. 1.1 – Identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites. Answer to 1.1 – The difference between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites are: Bacteria – Bacteria is a single celled organism‚ bacteria have evolved to be in any environment and can be found in any substance/surface and also in the human body‚ only 1% of bacteria is actually harmful. It’s bad or infectious bacteria that
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