Besides psoriasis, onychatrophia is also caused by lichen planus. Lichen planus is a chronic disease that affects the oral mucosa and the skin. There will be lesions, papules and rashes on the skin of people who have lichen planus. Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica is another ailment that leads to onychatrophia. People with this disorder are frequently referred to as ‘butterfly children’ due to the fragile nature of their skin.
But an injury can inflame the cornea without a secondary infection occurring. Viral keratitis occurs quite commonly and the types of viruses include: Adenovirus, which is one of the causes of upper respiratory infections. Herpes simplex type 1, and Varicella zoster. Bacterial keratitis occurs less often than viral keratitis. Infectious keratitis usually begins by affecting the outer layer of the cornea, but it can go deeper into the cornea, increasing the risk of impaired vision.
Depending on its cause, pleurisy may be accompanied by other symptoms, such as, shortness of breath, fever and chills, rapid shallow breathing, unexplained weight loss, sore throat followed by pain and swelling in the joints, diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, and vomiting blood. The inflammation of the pleura sometimes causes fluid to build up in the pleural cavity. This is known as pleural effusion. You may have less pain after this happens, because the fluid prevents the two layers of the pleura from rubbing together. If there is a large amount of fluid, it may prevent the lung from expanding when you breathe in.
MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS: Pneumonia: Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. The infection may be caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Pneumonia causes inflammation in your lungs air sacs, also referred to as alveoli. The alveoli fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe. The invading organism causes symptoms, in part, by provoking a large immune response in the lungs.
There is a possibility of a crackling under the skin when compressed slightly, and an inability to contract the muscle in the affected area. Pathogenicity. The Clostridial bacteria most commonly infect a pre-existing wound either from injury or surgery. Because it is an anaerobic bacterium it will thrive in an environment with devitalized tissue. Once the infection has occurred the bacteria produce a toxic gas that kills muscle, providing an even more anaerobic area, which explains such rapid spread in the body.
Abscess: localized collection of pus Infections associated with traumatic injuries, such as animal or human bites, burns, cuts, frostbite, or penetration of foreign objects. Many organisms are capable of causing infection in wounds. Incisions, Punctures, Lacerations, Contusions, Abrasions, Gunshot wounds, Burns Tissue components: Collagen, Finbronectin, Fibrinogen, Fibrin Anaerobic wounds Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium species 1. Staphylococcus aureus& Staphylococcus epidermidis : pyogenic cocci, inflammatory reaction causes swelling, redness, pain, infection can become systemic Toxic shock syndrome: fever, muscle aches, shock, diarrhea. Toxin produced is responsible for the infection Staphylococcal toxins can also act as superantigens Cleaning and removal of dirt reduces rates of infection Antibiotics, resistant strains 2.
They differ from bacteria by needing a living host to complete their life cycle, being host specific. Some of their common illnesses and infections include scabies, malaria, bed bugs, lice and tape worm. Infection is an invasion of the body by a foreign substance such as germs, microbes and parasites, that can infect the body in numerous ways. Systematic infection can affect the whole body, possibly
If diagnosed early, botulism can be treated with an antitoxin. This antitoxin prevents the neurotoxin from circulating in the blood. Keywords: Botulism, types of botulism, symptoms Botulism Botulism is a very rare but serious neurological disease that is caused by the bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. It is a bacterium that occurs in the soil. (Chaudry, 2011, para.1) Botulism is a rare disease with four naturally occurring syndromes.
The conjunctiva is exposed to bacteria and other irritants. Tears help protect the conjunctiva by washing away bacteria. Tears also contain enzymes and antibodies that kill bacteria • Allergic conjunctivitis Is typically itchy, sometimes distressingly so, and often involves some eye swelling. Chronic allergy often causes just itching or irritation. Allergic conjunctivitis shows pale watery swelling of the conjunctiva and sometimes the whole eyelid, often with a ropy, non-purulent mucoid discharge.
Pneumonia may also occur as a complication in hospital settings, secondary to surgery. The inflammation occurs in the interstitial spaces, the alveoli, and often the bronchioles. The process begins when organisms penetrate the airway mucosa and multiply in the alveoli. WBCs migrate to the area of infection, causing local capillary leak, edema and exudate. These fluids collect in and around the alveoli, and the alveolar walls thicken.