CHAGAS DISEASE Chagas disease is an inflammatory infectious disease caused by the parasite protist Trypanosoma cruzi found in the feces of the triatomine bug (kissing bug). Chagas disease is common in Central America, South America and Mexico (mainly in rural areas where poverty is widespread). According to estimates, about 8 million people in Central America, …
ISCHEMIA Ischemia occurs when there is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, resulting in a shortage of oxygen that is needed to keep the tissues alive. In addition to the insufficient oxygen, ischemia is also characterized by reduced availability of nutrients and inadequate removal of metabolic waste With breathing, oxygen is pulled in into …
CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY (CTE) Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disorder found in people who have had multiple head injuries. It is unclear, what severity or the exact amount of head injury/trauma is required to initiate chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Most documented cases have occurred in athletes involved in contact sports and military veterans, likely …
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES (CVDs) Cardiovascular disease refers to a class of diseases that involves the heart, the blood vessels, or both. The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart with its intricate conduit (arteries, veins, and capillaries) that traverse the whole human body carrying blood. The blood contains nutrient, oxygen and other functional cells that …
Vitamin B deficiency Vitamin B is water-soluble vitamins.It is very important to consume vitamin B in the diet for avoiding deficiencies.Vitamin B refers to several various types of vitamins.These vitamins together are known as the B-complex vitamins.Vitamin B benefits the cells and nerves of the body.It also helps with the production of DNA.The vitamin B …
ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a severe lung condition characterized by the rapid onset of widespread swelling or inflammation in the lungs. Swelling throughout the lungs causes fluid to build up in the tiny elastic air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, preventing the lungs from working well. Too much fluid …
VOCAL CORD PARESIS AND PARALYSIS Vocal cord paresis and paralysis is a condition that results in the inability of one or both vocal cords to move. This condition occurs when there is an abnormal nerve impulse to the laryngeal muscles (voice box muscles) resulting in paresis or paralysis of the vocal cord muscles. Paresis is …
WHAT IS VASECTOMY? Vasectomy is a term given to a small operation done on a tube-like part of male reproductive system that is called as vas deferens to block it from carrying out the sperm from the testicles to the penis and prevent the pregnancy. It is a form of male birth control to lower …
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Q FEVER Q fever is a bacterial infection caused by Coxiella burnetti. The bacteria that causes Q fever is uncommon but may be found in sheep, goats, and cattle, and other domestic mammals, including dogs, rabbits, and cats around the world. Q fever may be mild or severe. In mild cases, the disease may resolve …
FROSTBITE Frostbite is a type of injury that is caused by exposure to low temperature, resulting in freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. Frostbite is more common in the fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks, and chin. Exposed skin in cold, windy weather is more vulnerable to frostbite. But frostbite can also occur in the …
