infects. This plague goes by the name of “depression”. Depression fears none and mentally destroys each victim; some to the point of no return. I became poisoned with depression in 2012, and I am proud to say that I survived and overcame this deadly disease. If I did not suffer through three years of depression, I would not be the person I am today, and I am proud of who I am despite my despondent past. Depression has always been frowned upon, but it should not be, because it has the power for…
triangle has three corners- 1) Agent, that causes the disease; 2) Host, or organism that harbors the diseases; 3) Environment, or external factors that causes or allows for the disease transmission. In the case of TB disease, the agent is the Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and sometimes Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis), M. africanum. M. canetii and M. caprae. The host factors are low immunity, poor nutrition, and co-infection or concurrent disease (e.g. HIV). The environmental factors are crowded…
Abstract: Neglected tropical diseases are a medically diverse group of tropical infections which are especially common in low-income populations in developing regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and helminths. Different organizations define the set of diseases differently. In sub-Saharan Africa, the impact of these diseases as a group is comparable to malaria and tuberculosis. Some of these diseases have known…
Scarlet Fever have been reported to be dangerous. Cases have lead to horrible skin infections and death. In the 1800’s doctors could not find a cure to Scarlet Fever. Sadly, there is no way to prevent the illness from infecting a body. Like other diseases like Chickenpox, there is no vaccination that can be given. Doctors have found ways to treat Scarlet Fever through different kinds of antibiotics and injections (Sotoodian). When diagnosed with Scarlet Fever a doctor will start the…
very dangerous of the course of history. Ever since the discovery of the vaccine for rabies the amount of deaths have been on the decline. Rabies is pretty easy to notice for its symptoms. Rabies is a terrible disease that has been around for a very long time. Rabies is a deadly disease that can be found in wild animals who tend to be carnivores. Rabies in history was known for being transmitted when a wild animal bit a human, but lately rabies is being found in domestic animals as well. Louis…
Leprosy, now commonly known as Hansen disease is one of the world’s oldest and most feared maladies disease. In over a thousand years the illness has managed to afflict millions of people all around the world. For centuries throughout many cultures and religions the disease was seen as a punishment from Gods or Goodness and divinely inspired and thought to be highly contagious. During the Middle Ages there was widespread beliefs about the causation of leprosy. As a result individuals who had…
Final Huntington’s Disease Research Paper Huntington’s disease also known as Huntington’s Chorea is passed from parent to offspring (hereditary) with a genetic mutation of the dominant HTT gene. Huntingtons disease was discovered and recognised as an inherited disease in 1872 by George Huntington, the discovery of the gene came later in 1993 when a group of scientist found it on the HTT gene. The disease causes degeneration of nerve cells in the basal ganglia in the brain and behavioral,…
Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic disease disorder that makes progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It literally deteriorates a person's physical and mental abilities, it has no cure. Huntington's disease is known as the quintessential family disease. People affected by this disease can have trouble walking and speaking. Huntington’s Disease was first discovered as an inherited disease in 1872. Huntington’s disease is a dominant gene. Since it is a…
trying to find ways to prevent Alzheimer's. There are currently no ways to avoid Alzheimer's, but there may be ways to prevent it. Since this disease is affecting so many, we need to find a cure and a way to prevent Alzheimer's. After extensive research, they found that there are three main ways to prevent Alzheimer's. The best ways to prevent Alzheimer's disease is to increase social engagement, work towards healthy eating, and adding mental stimulation. One of the number one ways to prevent…
Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease. It is a curable infectious disease that causes skin lesions and nerve damage. Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It affects the dermis, nerves, mucous membrane in the airway, and the eyes (WHO). Anyone at any age is able to have this disease. There are at least three million people who are living with some kind of disability from leprosy. Leprosy used to be most common in Europe until it slowly went away. In the past when leprosy was more common…