DEVELOPING A CONVENIENT ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUE FOR THE QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATION OF RESIDUAL CTAB PRESENT IN HEAMOPHILUS INFUENZAE type b POLYSACCHARIDE Thesis submitted for the degree of Bachelor of Technology Biotechnology 1 BY 2 Mr. Sarthak Ranka 2 Under the guidance of 1 Dr. SURESH BERI ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR (PRODUCTION) Serum Institute Of India Ltd 212/2‚ Hadapsar Pune (MH)-411028 1 Submitted to
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Scarlet Fever A once common disease that had a possibility of killing children is not very known anymore. If asked what scarlet fever was‚ most would not know the answer. Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that is developed in some people with strep throat. This illness is now very rare. There are less than 20‚000 cases in the United States. This illness used to be life changing‚ especially for Helen Keller (Mayo Clinic). Helen Keller was an American educator and journalist. She was also deaf
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Term: Impetigo Definition: A contagious skin infection that is caused by either staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria and is distinguished by superficial pustules and thick yellow crusts‚ most commonly occurring in children.1 Overview: Impetigo is a common and highly contagious infection of the skin‚ which generally occurs in infants and children between the ages of two and five. 2 Impetigo can also affect older children and adult‚ but is less common in these populations. Impetigo can be classified
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common. For example‚ smallpox used to be one of the deadliest diseases‚ after the vaccine‚ the chance of getting it is very unlikely. He died from many possible reasons including croup‚ quinsy‚ Ludwig’s angina‚ Vincent’s angina‚ diphtheria‚ and streptococcal throat infection to acute pneumonia. However‚ acute bacterial epiglottitis seems to be the most likely. Due to intensive research‚ it seems that George Washington would have in fact survived
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Running head: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases More than 12 million Americans‚ 3 million of whom are teenagers‚ are affected with STDs each year. In 1995 STDs accounted for 87 percent of all cases reported among the top ten most frequently reported diseases in the United States. Since 1980‚ eight new sexually transmitted pathogens have been recognized in the United States. STDs may cause serious‚ life threatening complications including cancers
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Environmental Hazards: Cultural‚ Biological‚ Physical and Chemical An entirely different perspective is brought into focus as we consider some of the environmental hazards that accompany industrial growth and intensive agriculture. Some of the most dangerous hazards in this world are the outcome of purely voluntary behavior --- in particular‚ smoking tobacco and engaging in risky sexual activity. We will look at four classes of environmental hazards: Cultural‚ Biological‚ Physical and Chemical
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Jennifer Hawkins is a 43 year old woman and has suffered with psoriasis for 26 years. Psoriasis is an immune skin disease that speeds up the skin cell growth cycle causing lesions‚ pain and itching‚ flakey scales‚ thick red patches‚ and rashes typically found on the elbows‚ knees‚ scalp‚ and face. Although‚ Jennifer clearly states‚ “There is hardly an inch on my body where you can not see a spot of psoriasis” (Hawkins‚ Jennifer). Although the recurring skin disease is said to be genetic‚ Jennifer
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vocal cords in humans. When damaged‚ the larynx prohibits sound; thus making a person mute. Damage of the larynx can vary from cysts‚ tears‚ or erosion. Reinke’s Edema is when vocal folds in the throat swell due to fluid collection. Major cases of pharyngitis‚ strep throat‚ and the common
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Having psoriasis does not at all times give you noticeable and definite signs and symptoms ‚ however there are common psoriasis symptoms that will assist you get a far better idea as to whether you possess this disorder or otherwise . If you ever show indications of psoriasis‚ it’s wise to consult your doctor or health care professional for a sanctioned medical diagnosis. Psoriasis usually brings about patches of skin which are dehydrated‚ red-colored and covered in silver scales. Many people discover
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Heart Diseases Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia is a genetic disease in which normal heart tissue is progressively replaced with fat and scar tissue. According to St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center‚ tissue damage occurs predominantly in the right chamber of the heart. People who inherit this genetic disease may develop arrhythmias‚ or abnormal heart rhythms. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia is a known cause of sudden death from
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