Types of bacteria and their economic importance Helicopter pylori which causes Ulcer. Vibro Cholerae which causes Cholera. Neisseria meningitidis which causes Meningitis. Treponema palladium which causes Syphilis. Bacillus anthracis which causes a common disease of Read More…
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition recognised by vesicles, weeping and crusting in the acute phase; and thickened, scaly skin with increased skin markings known as lichenification in the chronic phase. Eczema can be allergic Read More…
Localised bacterial skin infection of hair follicles (furuncle/boil) or dermis (abscess), usually with S. aureus. The surrounding skin becomes: » swollen, » red, » hot , and » tender Read More…
Superficial skin infection, starting as vesicles with an inflammatory halo. Later a characteristic honey-coloured crust on erythematous base develops which heals without scarring. Usually caused by group A streptococci or staphylococcal infection. Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is Read More…
Skin and subcutaneous infections with pain, swelling and erythema usually caused by streptococci, but also staphylococci and occasionally other organisms. Regional lymphadenitis may be present. Erysipelas has a raised demarcated border, whilst the border is Read More…
Extemporaneous compounding of some of the preparations listed should only take place at institutions where the competencies and equipment are available. ACNE Acne is an inflammatory condition of the pilosebaceous unit. Secondary changes can lead Read More…
These are chronic sequelae of rheumatic fever consisting of valvular damage, usually involving left heart valves, with progression and complications. GENERAL MEASURES Acute stage: bed rest and supportive care. Patient education. Intensive health education for Read More…
This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate lowering of BP usually with parenteral therapy. Grade 3-4 hypertensive retinopathy is usually present with impaired renal function and proteinuria.The true emergency situation should preferably be treated Read More…
COCCUS(spherical shaped bacteria) 1)Staphylococcus aureus 2)Staphylococcus epidermidis 3)Staphylococcus horminis 4)Staphylococcus pneumoniae 5)Staphylococcus haemolytical BACILLUS(rod shaped bacteria) 1)Lactobacillus specie 2)Listeria monocytogenes 3)Escherichia coli 4)Proteus specie 5)Enterobacter cloacae SPIRILLUM (spiral shaped bacteria) 1)Treponema pallidium 2)Treponema carateum 3)Treponema Read More…
HYPERTENSION, SEVERE These patients have severe hypertension, are asymptomatic and have no evidence of progressive target organ damage. Keep the patient in the care setting and repeat BP measurement after resting for 1 hour. If Read More…
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