PLASMODIUM (protozoa) P. Falciparum (most fatal); P. Vivax P. Malariae; P. Ovale Filariasis: WUCHERERIA BANCROFTI; BRUGIA MALAYI Leprosy: MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE Measles: PARAMYXO VIRUS German measles: TOGA VIRUS Chicken pox: VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS Herpes zoster: HERPES ZOSTER VIRUS Scarlet fever: Group A HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCUS Scabies: SARCOPTES SCABIEI (itch mite) Bubonic plague: YERSINIA PESTIS Diphtheria: KLEBS LOEFFLER Pertussis: BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS Tuberculosis: MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS Typhoid:
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Some forms of leukemia‚ bone marrow failure or suppression Increased (monocytosis): Monocytic leukemia‚ ulcerative colitis‚ viral diseases (mononucleosis and herpes zoster)‚ parasitic diseases (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) Increased (monocytosis): Monocytic leukemia‚ ulcerative colitis‚ viral diseases (mononucleosis and herpes zoster)‚ parasitic diseases (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) B Lymphocytes (B Cells): humoral immunity T Lymphocytes (T Cells): cell-mediated immunity B Lymphocytes (B
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several years ago. Even though it was a long time ago‚ I remember the pain like no other‚ and I remember the pain lasting for a very long time. So let’s dive right in! What is Shingles Shingles‚ also known as herpes zoster‚ is a disease caused by the reactivation of the varicela zoster virus – the very same virus that produces chicken pox. This virus resides in dormant state in the nerves and exploits a weakened immune system and/or extreme emotional/physical stress
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Application: - Herpes zoster (skin): Crush leaves‚ mix with oil and apply on lesions. Do not apply on raw surface. Milky juice of the plant is irritating. Caution: Not to be taken internally. - Herpes simplex: Mix 1 cup of chopped leaves and bark with 2 tablespoons of oil. Apply to lesions 3 times daily. - Ringworm: Chop a foot long branch and mix with 1 cup chopped fresh young leaves. Mix the juice with 5 drops of fresh coconut oil. Apply 3 times daily. - Snake bites: Pound 10 leaves and a piece
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wears a face mask‚ googles‚ gowns and gloves (CDC‚ 2011). Lastly‚ airborne precautions are implemented if the patient has or may have an illness transmitted through an airborne route. These illnesses are tuberculosis‚ measles‚ chickenpox‚ and herpes zosters (CDC‚ 2011). When interacting with a patient on airborne precautions the personnel must wear an N-95 mask‚ gloves‚ mask‚ and a gown (CDC‚ 2011). It is vital for personnel to identify the illness and take the proper precaution while interacting
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linking other resources to meet needs that not locally available for the population‚ will be identified‚ including recommendations to expand communities’ programs to close the gaps. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus that is a member of the herpes virus family. Chickenpox is spread through the air when a person coughs or sneezes and by direct contact with an infected person. Once a person is infected‚ symptoms take 10 to 21 days to be recognized. Symptoms begin with “a
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REASON CHIEF COMPLAINT: Followup. HISTORY This is a followup dermatology clinic visit. See Dr. Tara Stewart’s dermatology consult from 05/13/2016. The patient has posterior hip herpetic neuralgia over his right neck continues to be troublesome for him. He says his other issues that were discussed in May are much improved. These consisted of apparently some scales and scaly macules and patches over his chest‚ arms‚ shoulders‚ neck‚ and ears that had some crusting. This he says is all improved
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dysfunction of the spine or viral infection. Referred pain usually involves a specific‚ "referred" location so is not associated with a dermatome. Viruses that hibernate[clarification needed] in nerve ganglia (e.g. Varicella zoster virus‚ which causes both chickenpox and herpes zoster) often cause either pain‚ rash or both in a pattern defined by a dermatome. However‚ the symptoms may not appear across the entire dermatome. Following is a list of spinal nerves and points that are characteristically
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of Iris (Iritis)‚ but there are usually corroborative signs on microscopy‚ particularly numerous lymphoid follicles on the tarsal conjunctiva‚ and sometimes a punctate keratitis. Some other viruses that can infect the eye include Herpes simplex virus and Varicella zoster. Allergic An eye with allergic conjunctivitisAllergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye) due to allergy. Allergens differ among patients. If this is combined with
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called as varicella. Magnitude of problem It is worldwide in distribution and occurs in both epidemic and endemic forms. Epidemiological factors * Agent factor The causative agent of chickenpox is Varicella-Zoster (V-Z) virus which is also called as “human (alpha) herpes virus 3” * Source of infection The source or reservoir of infection is a case of chickenpox. The virus is present in the nose and throat secretions and lesions of the skin‚ mucous membrane and blood * Period of
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