The Cause and Effects of Psoriasis Occasionally‚ the cause of psoriasis maybe unknown; and the cause and effects are dreadfully apparent. Psoriasis is defined as‚ a chronic inflammatory‚ systematic‚ autoimmune disease‚ which affects the skin (Ford and Schmitt 17). According to Naldi‚ it is currently incurable and can occur at any age (qtd. in Ford and Schmitt 17). Uhlenhake and Mehregan states‚ that around three percent of the American population is affected by this skin disease (1). It is normally
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spreading across the fascial plane within the subcutaneous tissue. (muscle and fat are broken down) It is life threatening. Necrotizing fasciitis is most commonly caused by a strain of A streptococcus‚ the same bacterium that causes streptococcus pharyngitis or strep throat. The bacteria can enter the body through cuts such as surgical wounds from an episiotomy (an incision through the perineum (area between the pubic symphysis and coccyx made to enlarge the vagina and assist in child birth) or a herniorrhaphy
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the back of the throat behind the tonsils. It usually occurs when an infection of the throat or tonsils (tonsillitis) spreads into the space around the tonsils. CAUSES The infection that leads to a peritonsillar abscess is usually caused by streptococcal bacteria. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Sore throat‚ often with pain on just one side. • Swelling and tenderness of the glands (lymph nodes) in the neck. • Difficulty swallowing. • Difficulty opening your mouth. • Fever. • Chills. • Drooling
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0 (Degeneration‚ combined‚ with anemia [pernicious]) 12. D00.01 (Neoplasm‚ lip‚ vermilion border‚ upper‚ Ca in situ) 13. I33.0 (Endocarditis‚ bacterial) 14. J44.0 (Bronchitis‚ acute‚ with‚ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) 15. J15.3 (Pneumonia‚ streptococcal‚ Group B) 16. E 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. A WORKBOOK Theory 1. T 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. T 9. T 10. F 11. T 12. T 13. T 14. T 15. T 16. T 17. F 18. F 19. T
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“The Urinary System” The Urinary System is a group of organs in the body concerned with filtering out excess fluid and other substances from the bloodstream. The organs included in the urinary system are the kidneys‚ ureters‚ bladder‚ and urethra. The kidneys are two bean-shaped‚ reddish brown organs about the size of your fist. The renal capsule‚ a tough capsule of fibrous connective tissue‚ covers the kidneys. The ribcage protects the kidneys which are located in the back just above the
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The Liver is the body’s largest gland‚ weighing about three to four pounds. It is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdominal cavity. Without the liver‚ our bodies would be poisoned and unfit for us to do anything at all. It is a metabolically active organ responsible for many vital life functions. The primary functions of the liver are: Bile productions and excretion. Excretion of bilirubin‚ cholesterol‚ hormones‚ and drugs. Metabolism of fats‚ proteins
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Strep Throat Jakeria Jones College English Principles GENED 102 Ms. Edwards August 23‚ 2015 Abstract A sore throat (pharyngitis) is a common problem and usually is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Sore throat usually resolves on its own without complications in adults‚ although it is important to know when to seek medical attention. Strep Throat Poetry is a way of taking life by throat. - Robert Frost Strep throat is a bacterial infection that’s causes the back of the throat to be
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Kenny Vo Microbiology Dr. Arora 10 December 2012 Flesh Eating Bacteria Necrotizing Fasciitis is a rare bacterial disease that causes the rapid decay of the fascia. The human body is said to be compose of approximately a hundred trillion cells‚ connective tissue contributes to about forty five percent of the total cell weight. It was nicknamed the flesh eating bacteria because the victims injuries would have a rotting appearance. What are the pathogens that cause this disease? Necrotizing
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Caring for Your Psoriasis: Self-Care Tips Medicines for psoriasis are often invaluable in controlling symptoms. But there are plenty of natural ways to treat psoriasis‚ too. Try these eight tips to help manage your psoriasis at home. Psoriasis Self-Care Tip 1: Keep Skin Moist Using moisturizer is an important part of self-care for psoriasis. Dry skin makes irritation and itchiness caused by psoriasis worse than it needs to be. A vicious cycle can result: dry skin can cause itching and scratching
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only red blood cells‚ but also the white blood cells responsible for fighting off bacteria and disease‚ as well as other body cells[2]. The cause of strep throat is bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes‚ also known as group A streptococcus. Streptococcal bacteria are highly contagious. They can spread through airborne droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes‚ or through shared food or drinks. You can also pick up the bacteria from a doorknob or other surface and transfer them
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