Pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, protists, or fungi they are just microorganisms that can cause diseases. Bacteria are microscopic and once bacteria find their way into the body they release toxins that make us feel sick. Examples of bacterial infections are cholera, typhoid, food poisoning, and gonorrhea. Although bacteria are very small viruses are much smaller, they are among the smallest organisms we know of. Viruses not only enter the body but they enter cells and reproduce inside cells,…
Invasive candidiasis is an infection caused through a candida ,unlike the rest of candidiasis (1). Invasive candidiasis is a dangerous infection that can influence the blood ,eyes ,heart and other parts of the body (1). It normally lives in the gastrointestinal tract and on the skin without caused any problems . Invasive candidiasis can be cured with antifungal medication that is often given to prohibit the infection from development in certain patients (1). Vaginal candidiasis (VVC)…
rural village, where we had a unique experience. We noticed a lot of the children were turning bald and wondered why. With closer inspection I recognized ringworms. We alarmed their parents but they didn’t seem worried; so we just took the children with us to the local infirmary for treatment. We started checking all the other children for ringworms and we also brought them up to date in their vaccinations. We spent our days talking to the local villagers about hygiene, bringing awareness about…
Jock Itch Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the skin in the groin area. It is sometimes called ringworm even though it is not caused by worms. It is caused by a fungus, which is a type of germ that thrives in dark, damp places. Jock itch causes a rash and itching in the groin and upper thigh area. It usually goes away in 2–3 weeks with treatment. CAUSES The fungus that causes jock itch may be spread by: • Touching a fungus infection elsewhere on your body, such as athlete's…
Building a relationship with a cow is based of a lot of trust.You have to trust each each other in order to give baths or walk them across a river or go swimming.The cow has to trust you tp put a halter on.The bath can be crazy if the cow doesnt trust you then it will jump all over the place and not stand still, but if the cow trust you the cow should stnd still. If you spray them in the head the cow might not trust you again. My two cows are Caiden and Ella, I’m building a relationship with…
Symptoms of Candida Overproduction and Treatment The fungus Candida is a form of yeast found in your intestine and mouth in small amounts. The function of this fungus is to help the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients. However, overgrowth of Candida causes the fungus to enter the blood by breaking down the intestine wall. It releases toxic byproducts causing digestive issues, leaky gut and depression. How does Candida overgrowth happen? The bacterium in the gut that is not…
Master Aryan’s parents noticed that he was constantly itching his scalp. Despite examining his scalp, they could not find anything significant. Theyat also tried over the counter shampoos, but the condition persisted. Aryan is 4 years and has no significant medical problems. Hygiene was never an issue and Aryan’s friends did not have any significant skin problems for him to contract it from them. Despite trying different shampoos Aryan was continueding to itch his scalp and it was getting…
HLTIN301C Assignment Q5a+b need answering 1. List and give a brief description of the four main groups of microorganisms. • Bacteria – A single celled organism that thrives in diverse environments. There are 5 groups that bacteria can be divided into (according to shape): bacilli, cocci, filamentous, spirilla and vibrio. Some are beneficially good for the body and others can be parasitic and produce toxins that can cause disease or death. • Fungi – A single celled or multicellular organism…
because at the age of 5 he was one of the nine children who was part of an experiment. When the local county hospital was about to take the children, their parents were informed that the children are getting treatments in order to get rid of the ringworm that was on their head and part of their body. During this period, the disease was a serious issue because people had no money to buy medicine such as, vinegar. They government wanted to stop the fear of the disease from spreading to other…
Cool Title Have you ever dreamt about how cool it would be to have an exotic pet? Imagine having a pet monkey, deer, chameleon, tiger, bear, lemur, owl, sloth, exotic snake, or exotic bird. It sounds pretty fun, right? The truth is that keeping exotic animals as pets is dangerous for both the animals and those around them. When someone desires to purchase an exotic animal, they most likely want a baby. Innocent animals are torn from their parents at a young age; poachers will even kill the…