EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPLALITIS Before researching for this paper‚ I had never heard of this disease. Eastern equine encephalitis is a disease that affects mostly horses. It however can affect humans‚ leading to very serious complications. According to Center of disease control and prevention (CDC)‚ (2004-2013) EEE is most prevalent in areas that are swampy and wet. An environment that will encourage breeding of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are the primary means that humans get this serious
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There have been 18 confirmed cases of the West Nile Virus in 2015. This Tuesday‚ the first death by West Nile Virus has been reported in Los Angeles County. The San Gabriel Valley man was hospitalized in late August‚ and had pre-existing health conditions besides the virus. His name was withheld by the county Department of Public Health. First Death Confirmed It was also announced Tuesday that the city of Long Beach had its first human West Nile virus infection‚ names and identifying details also
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THEOROTICAL BACKGROUND Related Literature Oregano is also known as Wild Marjoram‚ Mountain Mint‚ Origanum‚ Wintersweet and Winter Marjoram. This erectly spreading plant has strong aromatic characteristics‚ with leaves and stems that are fleshy. The leaves of oregano are heart-shaped‚ with toothed edges‚ and which‚ grow for up to 9 meters in length. In other countries‚ the plant is primarily used as a culinary ingredient. However‚ in countries like the Philippines‚ Oregano is a known herbal medicine for its
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* Other uses of naphthalene include carbamate insecticides‚ surface active agents and resins‚ as a dye intermediate‚ as a synthetic tanning agent‚ as a moth repellent‚ and in miscellaneous organic chemicals. It is also found in Toilet bowl deodorizers and new plastic items. Naphthalene‚ which is used to make moth balls or the anti-insect balls your mother put in the closet‚ was derived from the word “naphtha” meaning volatile‚ flammable‚ hydrocarbon liquid. Exposure to large amounts of naphthalene
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than man’’. Biological pest control (such as Cosmos ’Sensation White’‚ lantana‚ African marigolds‚ and Bacillus thuringiensis) are the most efficient and responsible control to maintain pesticide free crop. We also control harmful insects (pests) by introducing insects that are their natural enemies. In this way‚ pests are kept at low levels without damaging the crop.
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SUBSTANCES FOR ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY PURPOSE To test plant extracts to see if they possess antibacterial activity. PROCEDURE First create a list of plant extracts being tested and choose 2 extracts per group. The plants being tested are Oregano‚ Tea tree‚ Eucalyptus and Colloidal Silver. Obtain two nutrient agar plates and using a permanent marker draw four quadrants on the bottom of each agar plate. Using a sterile pipet transfer 250 ml of E. coli broth to the middle of each petri dish
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0 Health benefits of Ginger – truly amazing! Ginger has been used for its health benefits for over 5000 years and is a favorite medicinal as well as culinary herb. Unlike most spices‚ the part that has the most medicinal value grows under ground. Often mistakenly called “ginger root” this is actually the rhizome of the plant which is more of a subterranean stem than a root. Although you can use dried ginger and powdered ginger for health benefits‚ fresh ginger is preferred. The list of health
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infested by pests‚ only wood which has been impregnated against insects or fumigated may be used on certain trade routes. To distinguish such treated wood from normal wood‚ it must be appropriately stained or marked in some other way. Wooden boards‚ wooden panels‚ walking boards‚ chipboard and hardboards are very suitable for distributing pressure and have a high loading capacity provided they are sufficiently thick. Since water-repellent‚ pest-proof or fire-retarding wood is
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When planning for a wilderness adventure‚ it is important to bring essential items to help you survive from the harsh conditions in the wild. Carrying along with basic necessities for survival such as clothing‚ food and potable water is significant. You aim to have an adventure in the wild however you also have to think for your survival. To outlast the days of wilderness adventure and the risks‚ you have to prepare for the necessary wilderness survival gears. A wilderness survival gear such as
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daily living. The Origanum vulgare‚ also known for its common name Oregano (sometimes called ‘wild marjoram’) is a perennial herb that has been used since Ancient times by the Greeks due to its beneficial effects and prescribed it for a variety of ailments. Two of its major uses are for medicinal and culinary purposes. Hippocrates once used this plant as an antiseptic to cure specific ailments. The Romans adapted the use of oregano from the Greeks and make use of the plant as spices to give flavor
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