Chancroid is a bacterial infection. The bacteria that causes it is called Haemophilus ducreyi. Chancroid is spread through sexual contact. Within one day to two weeks after acquiring chancroid a person will get a small bump called the ulcer on their genitals. A ulcer is painful‚ soft‚ and has sharply defined borders. It has a base that is covered with a yellowish-gray material. The base bleeds easily if banged or scraped. Most men only get one ulcer while most women get four. (https://medlineplus
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Step 1: Gather Information and Identify Preliminary Issues The National Heart‚ Lung‚ and Blood Institute defines asthma as being a chronic disease centered in the lungs of the individual that harms by agitating and contracting the airways leading to the lungs in that person (The National Heart‚ Lung‚ and Blood Institute‚ 2014). Being a chronic disease‚ that is‚ persisting for a long periods of times which makes asthma an impediment disease to fully cure. Well-known to affect children the most
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Peritonsillar Abscess A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus in the back of the throat behind the tonsils. It usually occurs when an infection of the throat or tonsils (tonsillitis) spreads into the space around the tonsils. CAUSES The infection that leads to a peritonsillar abscess is usually caused by streptococcal bacteria. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Sore throat‚ often with pain on just one side. • Swelling and tenderness of the glands (lymph nodes) in the neck. • Difficulty swallowing
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• Worldwide‚ allergic rhinitis is the most common atopic disorder affecting 18% to 40% of adults. It has been generally diagnosed based on the history‚ physical exam and objective testing. The Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) document classifies it based on its chronicity (intermittent or persistent) and severity which is based on symptoms and quality of life (mild‚ or moderate/ severe). The terms “seasonal” and “perennial” allergic rhinitis were previously categorized as allergic
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• SEVERE SEPSIS SURVIVAL: A CASE STUDY‚ FROM HOPELESSNESS TO HOPEFULNESS. Halima K‚1 Iliyasu G‚2 Farouq MD‚2 1Intensive Care Unit‚ Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital 2Infectious Disease Unit‚ Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital INTRODUCTION Sepsis is a serious medical condition characterized by a whole body inflammatory state (called a systemic inflammatory response or SIRS) and the presence of a known or suspected infection. The body may develop this inflammatory response
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Acne Treatment Acne is emerged from the Greek it actually means a tip ‚circumference & in common language it is known as Zits or pimples It is common type of dermatitis which cause whiteheads‚ blackheads & inflated red skin on face chest neck & back in almost all males & females during youth. Sebum is substance which protect and lubricate the skin‚ Sebaceous gland get stimulated and increase the production of sebum at the time of increase in male/female hormones during the formative
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Community-Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (CIMCI) For WHOM? Community Children: ❑ One week to 2 months ❑ Age 2 months to 5 years Main Concerns: • Cough or Difficult Breathing (ARI) • Diarrhea • Malaria • Measles • Ear Infections • Malnutrition • Breastfeeding • Preventive Activities: Vaccinations & Vitamin A Algorithm: Check for Danger Signs Assess Main Symptoms Assess Immunization‚ Nutrition and feeding problems
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A pressure ulcers is ‘ a localised area of cellular damage resulting from direct pressure on the skin causing ischawmia‚ or from shearing or friction forces causing mechanical stress on the tissues’ (Chapman and Chapman 1981). Common places for pressure ulcers to occur are over bony prominences‚ such as the sacral area‚ heels‚ hip‚ and elbow. (NICE 2005) Initially to maintain confidentiality the patient will be referred to as Mr Brown. Mr Brown has given permission for his nursing notes and
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LARYNGITIS The larynx‚ also known as the voice box‚ lies between the pharynx and the trachea. It has nine layers of cartilage and it contains two folds‚ called vocal cords. The opening between the vocal cords is called the glottis and as air leaves the lungs‚ the vocal cords vibrate and produce sound. The tongue and lips then act on the sound to produce speech. When the larynx and the vocal cords become inflamed or irritated‚ the condition is called Laryngitis. The swelling in the vocal cords causes
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What is Filariasis‚ it’s a disease of tropical countries‚ is caused by types of parasitic worms called nematodes or more commonly known as round warm. They are parasites that are slender and threadlike‚ and they are tissue-dwelling worms. The worms are transmitted by mosquitoes and other biting insects‚ and can be easily spread by flies as they pass from person to person. Lymphatic filariasis is most common to develop in countries with a tropical climate. The larvae will enter the body when the
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