Soil-transmitted helminthes(STH) are a group of parasitic nematode worms that cause human infection known as helminthiasis through contact with parasite eggs or larvae that thrive in the warm and moist soil of the world’s tropical and subtropical countries( World Health Organization‚ 2005). As adult worms‚ these worms live for years in the human gastrointestinal tract. Most Infections are caused by four main species of worms commonly known as roundworms( Ascaris lumbricoides)‚ whipworms( Trichuris
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Pneumonia is a common disease‚ which occurs in all age groups. However‚ pneumonia is the leading cause of death in elderly‚ people who are chronically and terminally ill‚ and children under five years old worldwide. It can result from a variety of causes‚ including infection with bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi‚ or parasites‚ and chemical or physical injury to the lungs. Pneumonia is an irregular inflammatory condition of the lung. It is often described as inflammation and abnormal fluid filling of the
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HUMAN PARASITOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS 1) INTRO AND HOST PARASITE INTERACTIONS 1. What is a symbiosis? What is each participant in a symbiotic relationship called? What is a trophic interaction? Give some examples. 2. What type of dependency exists between the participants of a phoretic relationship? Does the phoront benefit from the relationship? 3. Explain commensalism. How does the commensal benefit? Can these organisms survive independently? 4. What is mutualism? Can these
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EC3040 Economics of Less Developed Countries Tutorial Topic 6: Health and Development Examine how health issues affect other policy areas and evaluate the options available to governments in LDCs Date: 17th December 2010 Name: Clodagh Mullins Student Number: 08590711 Course: BESS The World Health Organizations (WHO) definition of health is ’Health is a state of complete physical‚ mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity ’.(WHO website) This implies that
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Genetic Engineering‚ Solving World Problems XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Research Paper for ENGL 135 Professor Krivokuca DeVry University April 24‚ 2013 Genetic Engineering‚ Solving World Problems Can you imagine a four year old girl; her name is Elli‚ being awakened from the sounds and pains of her grumbling stomach? Her cries are answered as her mother comes in‚ picks her up and tries to sooth and comfort her. However‚ what this four year old girl needs‚ her mother cannot provide—food. It has
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Air Pollution -occurs when gases‚ dust particles‚ fumes (or smoke) are introduced into the atmosphere in a way that makes it harmful to humans‚ animals and plant. This is because the air becomes dirty or contaminated. -the introduction into the atmosphere of chemicals‚ particulates‚ biological materials that cause discomfort‚ disease‚ or death to humans‚ damage other living organisms Air Pollutants -Things that pollute the air -A substance in the air that can be adverse to humans and the environment
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TERM PAPER LEPTOSPIROSIS ANS WATER POLLUTION NAME: NURUL AMIRA BT MAT JUSOH MATRIC NO: FIS 1207-2682 DATE: 5th APRIL 2013 GROUP: 7B INSTRUCTOR: MR MAHATHIR LEPTOSPIROSIS IN MALAYSIA INTRODUCTION Leptospirosis is most common in tropical areas of the world. However‚ it is becoming increasingly widespread in urban areas that have low levels of sanitation‚ such as in poor areas of large cities in the developing world. Most cases of leptospirosis are sporadic (infrequent)‚ although large
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Acute Cholecystitis [pic] kulasekar Definition Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder‚ usually resulting from a gallstone blocking the cystic duct. • Gallbladder inflammation usually results from a gallstone blocking the flow of bile. • Typically‚ people have abdominal pain that lasts more than 6 hours‚ fever‚ and nausea. • Ultrasonography can usually detect signs of gallbladder inflammation. • The gallbladder is removed‚ often
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Soal Ujian Blok Pencernaan 1. Analisi secara lengkap dari anatomi fisiologi sistem pencernaan‚ dari sistem pencernaan bagian atas sampai dengan rectum. Buat kajian dari segi design‚ dan fisiologisnya tambahkan kajian dari dalil naqli (sesuai tuntunan kitab suci (contoh: alqur’an (bagi umat muslim)). 2. Kasus untuk nomor 2 Ny. T umur 37 tahun di rawat di RS dengankeluhansebelum masuk rumah sakit diare‚ BAB cair bercampur darah mukopurulen‚ BAB lebih dari 20 kali sehari dan terdapat perdarahan per
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LAPORAN UJIAN PENCERNAAN Oleh : Hidayat Septiady G1B113011 Dosen pembimbing Ns. Dini Rudini‚. S.Kep‚. M.Kep PROGRAM STUDI ILMU KEPERAWATAN FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN DAN ILMU KESEHATAN UNIVERSITAS JAMBI TAHUN AJARAN 2014-2015 Soal Ujian Blok Pencernaan 1. Analisi secara lengkap dari anatomi fisiologi sistem pencernaan‚ dari sistem pencernaan bagian atas sampai dengan rectum. Buat kajian dari segi design‚ dan fisiologisnya tambahkan kajian dari dalil naqli (sesuai tuntunan kitab suci (contoh:
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