Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that affects the skin and the tissue underneath the skin. Although cellulitis can be caused by many types of bacteria‚ streptococcus and staphylococcus are the main bacteria that cause this condition. Cellulitis often develops near surgical wounds or ulcers. This condition causes the skin to become reddened and swollen. It also causes the area to feel tender and hot. Cellulitis can quickly spread to other areas of the body. It is not contagious. Cellulitis can
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What are dust mites? These are microscopic‚ eight-legged pests that are often found in carpets‚ upholstered furniture‚ mattresses‚ curtains and beddings. They feed on dead human skin cells. Houses with poor ventilation and high humidity levels are their common targets‚ usually 75 to 80 percent humidity is ideal for them and they will die if it drops to 50 percent. They don’t drink water but instead absorbs moisture in the air. How harmful are dust mites? It might be surprising to know that
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ECG criteria of multifocal atrial tachycardia Heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute. Discrete P waves with at least three different morphologies (including the normal sinus P wave). P waves which are separated by isoelectric intervals. P-P intervals‚ P-R duration‚ and R-R intervals which vary. The best initial treatment for multifocal atrial tachycardia is treatment of the underlying cause and correction of electrolyte abnormalities (e.g.‚ hypokalemia‚ hypomagnesemia). Acute COPD exacerbation
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Introduction Pernicious anemia (PA) is a type of macrocytic normochromic anemia. It is a slow-developing disorder with the underlying cause of Vitamin B12 absorption and deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor (IF). Vitamin B12 absorption is facilitated by IF‚ which binds B12 in the duodenum‚ forming the IF-vitamin-B12 complex‚ later recognized by receptors and absorbed in the jejunum (Anderson‚ et al.‚ 445). A consequence of vitamin B-12 deficiency is altered DNA replication and erythropoiesis
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Guillain-Barre´ syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated disorder in the peripheral nervous system. According to the type of nerve fibers involved and the predominant nature of injury‚ GBS can be divided into acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP)‚ acute motor axonal neuropathy (AMAN)‚ acute motorsensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN)‚ Miller-Fisher syndrome (MFS) and some other relatively rare subtypes. [1] The major subtypes are AIDP and AMAN which are distinct from each other regarding
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WHAT IS THE CONDITION/ILLNESS Tinea‚ or ringworm as it is often known as‚ is a highly contagious fungal skin infection (Herlihy‚ 2011) caused by dermatophytes. There are various different types of ringworm that can form; - Tinea pedis or athletes foot‚ is found on the foot area; - Tinea capitis is found on the scalp; - Tinea barbae which is found on bearded areas of the neck and face; - Tinea corporis is found on the body; - Tinea cruris is located in the groin area; - Tinea faciei‚ which is when
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Toxic Shock Syndrome is a syndrome that can occur between both male and females‚ but is more prevalent in females. Also‚ the condition can occur no matter of the age of the patient. This syndrome is considered to be an acute and life-threatening condition with the death rate being for Staphylococcus aureus five to fifteen percent‚ but for Streptococcus pyogenes it increases to a thirty to seventy percent mortality rate (Hirsch‚ 2014). Staphylococcus infections is a form of Toxic Shock Syndrome
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What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough‚ run a fever‚ and have a hard time breathing. For most people‚ pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in two to three weeks‚ but older adults‚ babies‚ and people with other diseases can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital. You can get pneumonia in your daily life‚ such as at school or work. This is called community-associated pneumonia. You can also get it when you are in a
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What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system mistakes the skin cells as pathogens and sends out wrong signals that speeds up the process of growth cycle of skin cells. Where is Psoriasis found? Common areas to find psoriasis is usually on the scalp‚ behind the ears‚ elbows‚ belly button‚ gentiles‚ knees‚ nails and toenails‚ but does not exclude other areas of the body; Psoriasis can appear body-wide. Symptoms Psoriasis
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Chapter 25: Periodontal emergencies * Abscess of the periodontium- an acute‚ circumscribed collection of pus in the periodontium 1) Acute- condition has a rapid onset‚ rapid course‚ and can be accompanied by pain or discomfort 2) Circumscribed- abscess is localized 3) Pus- a collection of dead white blood cells that result from the body defense mechanisms involved in fighting the infection * 3 types of periodontal abscesses 4) Gingival- an abscess of the periodontium
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