"Pink eye" (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation and redness of the conjunctiva (the layer of blood vessels covering the white part of the eye). It can appear suddenly or overnight. Pink eye is usually caused by viral or bacterial infections and is a common ailment. Pink eye is commonly acquired through contact with contaminated objects like pillow cases, towels, books, others' make-up. These objects become contaminated through direct contact with infected eye discharge or from hands that were not properly washed after touching an infected eye.
There is a challenge predicting which moles or tumors will metastasize, partly because of the cell’s high ability to move spontaneously and actively and also due to the plastic nature of melanocytes. A melanoma can also be formed from existing mole on the body. If this melanoma metastasizes to other parts of the body, it can be fatal for the patient 2. The different levels of a melanoma refer to the extent of the cancer. Tumor thickness, melanoma cell location, and whether the melanoma cells have metastasized all play a role in determining the stage of melanoma.
There can be can be considerable embarrassment, shame, and stigma associated with a herpes diagnosis and this can substantially interfere with a patient’s relationships. 7 Clinicians can address these concerns by encouraging patients to recognize that while herpes is not curable, it is a manageable condition. Three important steps that providers can take for their newly-diagnosed patients are: giving information, providing support resources, and helping define options. 10 Since a genital herpes diagnosis may affect perceptions about existing or future sexual relationships, it is important for patients to understand how to talk to sexual partners about STDs. One resource can be found here: www.gytnow.org/talking-to-your-partnerExternal Web Site
Hengge, et al. (2003) inLyme borreliosis provide an overview of Lyme disease, with reference to certain statistical information about the disease to show infection rates. The article is aimed at providing a background information about the disease, its treatment, and the possible ways through which it could be prevented or minimized. The hypothesis of the review is that Lyme disease is a condition that is brought to humans via vectors, especially ticks, and that the recovery rates among infected humans is high and successful, as long as appropriate treatment is provided. However, the authors also argue that Lyme disease tends to be misunderstood among practitioners, pointing out that there is the general tendency of doctors to misdiagnose
What functions will be compromised if the ulcer eats through the submucosa and then the muscularis? Absorption would not happen correctly some of the ingested and secreted may seep out of the lumen. This also could create a pathway of entry for pathogens if the ulcer ate through to the muscularis mucosa and also lose some control of defecation. (Jenkins & Tortora pg. 825,826) B.
I believe that Nick’s symptoms are likely caused by peripheral nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that occurs in the arms and legs. The feet and legs are more likely to be affected before hands and arms. According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may include: * Numbness or insensitivity to pain or temperature * Tingling, burning or prickling sensation * Sharp pains or cramps * Loss of balance and coordination Nick has some of the symptoms that have been listed. There could be some damage to the central nervous system but not very severe or the symptoms that Nick exhibits would be more severe.
Case Study: Sannu’s Story Question: Leprosy, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, is leading cause of peripheral neuropathy worldwide; although it is treatable, the damage caused by the disease is irreversible. With Sannu’s, why is there both sensory loss and muscle weakness? Answer: From the repeated injuries Sannu is having repeated nerve damage. When someone has Leprosy and it is untreated they can lose sensation in that extremity due to the body’s defense mechanism. This will cause loss of feeling in the skin and weakens muscle.
However, Watson et al found that low serotonin levels may in fact be due to environmental factors. Disorders may also be caused by infection, for example, general paresis is a condition involving delusions and mood swings, leading to paralysis and death. It is caused by syphilis and can now be
Infection may be the cause of some mental illnesses e.g. meningitis or herpes simplex encephalomyelitis, can lead to abnormal brain functioning. This idea says that bacteria and viruses are caught
The first theory is that widespread disease could have caused some rapid depopulation through the spread of infection itself and indirectly as an inhibition to recover over the long run. (Wikipedia, 2012) Some of the diseases were infectious and caused by parasites such as Ascaris (roundworms) and American tryponosomiasis (sleeping sickness caused by an insect bite). These diseases were common in tropical rain forest regions such as the Maya lowlands. These parasites could have caused acute diarrhea illnesses, and if those illnesses occurred at an early age then it would have affected the natural development of a child in turn could have left them more susceptible to other diseases later in life. (Wikipedia, 2012).