Each is described briefly. Postinfectious etiologies The most common cause is postinfectious Streptococcus species (ie‚ group A‚ beta-hemolytic). Two types have been described as (1) attributed to serotype 12‚ poststreptococcal nephritis due to an upper respiratory infection occurring primarily in the winter months‚ and (2) attributed to serotype 49
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The Differences and Similarities of Pneumonia and Tuberculosis Pneumonia and tuberculosis have been plaguing the citizens of the world for centuries causing millions of deaths. This occurred until the creation and use of antibiotics become more widely available. These two respiratory infections have many differences‚ which include their etiology‚ incidence and prevalence‚ and many similarities in their objective and subject indicators‚ medical interventions‚ course‚ rehabilitation and effects
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CATALASE Catalase is a common enzyme found in nearly all living organisms exposed to oxygen. It catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. It is a very important enzyme in reproductive reactions. Likewise‚ catalase has one of the highest turnover numbers of all enzymes; one catalase molecule can convert millions of molecules of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen each second. Catalase is a tetramer of four polypeptide chains‚ each over 500 amino acids long. It contains
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Eucalypus Oil Remedies. Eucalyptus opens the lungs and encourages breathing‚ clears clogged nasal passages and bronchial congestionmaking eucalyptus one of the best known cold remedies.Eucalyptol‚ one of its main constituents‚ is found in many over-the-counter cough drops. Eucalyptus oil is also a good pain reliever for sore muscles and arthritis pain. Remedies The eucalyptus oil is a multipurpose essential oil‚ that can be used as a home remedy for treating congestion and colds. Add 5-10 drops
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Communicable Disease: Communicable diseases‚ also known as infectious diseases or transmissible diseases‚ are illnesses that result from the infection‚ presence and growth of pathogenic (capable of causing disease) biologic agents in an individual human or other animal host. Infections may range in severity from asymptomatic (without symptoms) to severe and fatal. The term infection does not have the same meaning as infectious disease because some infections do not cause illness in a host. Disease
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Part II Intermediate Coding Exercises ICD-9-CM Coding Instructions: • Sequence the ICD-9-CM principal diagnosis in the first diagnosis position. • Assign all reportable secondary diagnosis codes including V codes and E codes (both cause of injury and place of occurrence). • Sequence the ICD-9-CM principal procedure code in the first procedure position. • Assign all reportable secondary ICD-9-CM procedure codes. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Instructions: • Sequence the ICD-10-CM principal
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Abstract The spread of antibiotic resistance is a universal threat to both humans and animals for treatment of microbial infections. The antibiotic resistance is generally not preventable but can still be controlled. Prolonged and repeated use of antibiotic leads to many pathogen becoming resistant to antibiotics. The resistance may be either intrinsic or acquired depending on the condition. Although classically attributed to chromosomal mutations‚ resistance is most commonly associated with
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INTRODUCTION In the diet of every nation‚ milk is considered as nature’s perfect food. The consumption of milk and its food products have been increased as a sign of prosperity. The growing underdeveloped countries in the last few decades have adopted milk and its food products in their diets. Milk can be defined as the fresh and clear lacteal secretion practically free from colostrums and obtained by the complete milking of one or more milky animals like cow‚ buffalo‚ goat etc. In human
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Medicine on the Decline of Mortality: The Effects of Sulfa and Penicillin Drugs During the Early-Mid 20th Century Sections: 1. Introduction 2. Background -Sulfa Drugs -Penicillin 3. Data/Methods 4. Results 5. Conclusion 1. Introduction: The journey of modern medicine has come a long way. Medical advances has improved lives and increased life expectancy from the early 20th century to present day. It wasn’t until the 1930’s and 1940’s where the production of sulfa drugs
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MARKETING REPORT Oral Care Market(India)-Mouthwash Submitted by-NISHMA VERMA 8/24/2012 This report deals with oral market of India especially the mouthwash sector. the various aspect of marketing and research and development of mouthwash product are discussed in detail. INTRODUCTION (COSMETIC MARKET) According to to a research RNCOS industrial research-The rising beauty concerns among both men and women are propelling the Indian cosmetics industry‚ which has witnessed a strong growth in
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