were constantly in wet and damp conditions. The fungus was caused from sweating‚ cold‚ and wet feet not being treated properly and not being taken care of‚ like changing socks and keeping the feet dry. The symptoms would include the feet slowly going numb and the skin changing to dark or red colors while also rotting off toes and leaving holes in the feet. Amputation was the only treatment for trench foot‚ it was the only way to rid the body of the fungus. During 1914-1915‚ over 20‚000 men were diagnosed
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When the Irish Potato Famine Struck Ireland On a sunny morning in 1845‚ Irish farmers were going to check their crops. A farmer named Abraham Fitz found black potatoes in his fields. He thought it may be only the one‚ so he moved over 4 rows and dug another potato out of the ground. This one was black and rotten. This causes Abraham to travel to his neighbors house and ask about their potatoes. His neighbor’s potatoes were black‚ rotten‚ and giving off a foul stench. This would later be discovered
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of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and protein. Its body compromises of head and tail sections. Viruses attach themselves to other organisms and severe infectious diseases. * Fungi are a group of simple plants whose cells are devoid of chlorophyll‚ fungus has chitis in its cell walls instead of cellulose. Fungi are popular for beneficial effects including food production‚ penicillin production and decomposition. * Parasites are those micro-organisms(hosts) for their survival both virus and bacteria
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infections Candidiasis Candidiasis Pediculosis Scabies Herpes Simplex Ringworm infections Ringworm infections Ringworm infections Ringworm infections Tinea or ringworm infection is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes (class of fungus) These dermatophytes live in the superficial layer of the skin‚ nail and hair Causes: poor nutrition‚ hygiene‚ tropical climate‚ Causes: poor nutrition‚ hygiene‚ tropical climate‚ debilitating disease‚ contact with infected persons or formites
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The GMO crops that were formed in a scientific lab where biotech scientists extract a definite characteristic of a bacterium‚ fungus‚ or virus; then the scientists will inject a seed with the gene turning it into a genetically engineered seed. The GMO regulation has inconsistent guidelines‚ policies that are out of date‚ and regulations that are contradictory between FDA‚ EPA‚ and the USDA. The Federal government will need to upgrade their policies and guidelines that will require that the government
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QUINTERO‚ Ramon Paolo T. Kasaysayan 1 THV5 (TTh‚ 11:30-1:00) 2011-11368 Mrs. Eden M. Gripaldo‚ PhD. A Brief Analysis of “The Curse of the Golden Flower” (2006) I. Summary It is indisputable that the Chinese were once a powerful nation; their civilization was relatively advanced as compared to the other neighbouring nations. Progress can be felt‚ in all aspects of their society. Because of that it was no doubt that other people desired to own what the Ancient Chinese have‚ and
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Culture by definition of Giddens (2013) is “a pattern of shared attitudes‚ beliefs‚ self-definitions‚ norms‚ roles‚ and values that can occur among those who speak a particular language‚ or live in a defined geographical region” (p.29). As a nurse‚ it is of utmost importance to consider the patient’s culture when providing care. Because cultures and customs that are followed vary so much from patient to patient‚ the nurse should be educated on how to provide culturally competent care. Being culturally
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Study Guide to Help with Laboratory Exam 1 Microbiology 1214 A partial study guide only. Not intended to replace the review sheets or the “Know the following” sections on your labs. These slides are not presented in any particular order. Name this Procedure Identify the two types of bacteria present by shape and gram stain. In a gram stain what is the primary stain? The mordant? The counterstain? How does this differ from a simple stain? Identify the shape and gram stain of the bacteria present
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The Buzz on Colony Collapse Disorder Denise Collins According to the National Geographic News website‚ the domestic honey bee population has decreased 50% in as many years (Roach‚ 2004). Many reasons are blamed for the decrease in honey bee numbers including diseases and pesticides. Scientists have given the decline in honey bee population phenomenon a name‚ Colony Collapse Disorder. While some experts maintain that Colony Collapse Disorder is a nuisance and not a catastrophe‚ it is a serious
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The Significance of World War One World War One was an international war that happened in Europe and branched out to the United States during the final year. Many new advances appeared during this war. The new technologies of this century were incorporated into fighting against the enemies. Gas‚ a deadly weapon‚ was invented for the mass murder of soldiers and the impact it left still haunted the world into World War Two‚ twenty one years later. The Great War is often overshadowed by World War Two
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