Inflammations

Strongyloidiasis is an intestinal infection caused by two species of the parasitic nematode. The most common and clinically important pathogenic species in humans is stercoralis . Fuelleborni is found in Africa and Papua New Guinea. Distinctive characteristics of this parasite are its ability to persist and replicate within a host for decades while producing minimal or no symptoms (individuals with an intact immune system) and its potential to cause life-threatening infection (hyperinfection…

Eczema Ana M, Silao , MA Alaska Career College Eczema Eczema is from a Greek word meaning, “to boil” it is a non-contagious skin disease characterized dry, red, itchy, and scaly skin. Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic form. Nearly 31 million Americans suffer from AD. Eczema is a very common disease occurring in infants, children, and adults. Many signs and symptoms are noticeable like dry, itchy skin that tends to itch a lot more and the causes. In addition, treatments…

Orbital Cellulitis Orbital cellulitis is an infection in the eye socket (orbit) and the tissues that surround the eye. The infection can spread to the eyelids, eyebrow area, and cheek. It can also cause a pocket of pus to develop around the eye (orbital abscess). In severe cases, the infection can spread to the brain. Orbital cellulitis is a medical emergency. CAUSES The most common cause of this condition is a bacterial infection. The infection usually spreads to the eye socket from…

Ichthyosis is a rare genetic or acquired skin condition, classified under the “Disorders of Cornification” (NORD's Rare Disease Database, 2005) and is characterized by dry, thickened and scaling skin. There are many different forms of Ichthyosis, with some acquired types, disguisable from one another by the extent of scaling, the presence of reddening skin, how it was inherited and the associated abnormalities. Ichthyosis is a lifelong disease to which there is no cure. Ichthyosis may be…

Cystic fibrosis is a severe, but rare genetic condition. It usually surfaces at a young age and affects lungs and the digestive system in which mucus builds up. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation reported roughly 70,000 cases worldwide. Patients with this condition are predisposed to infections by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This bacteria causes infections in the lungs as it favors conditions with large amounts of mucus, typical for cystic fibrosis patients. The bacteria adapts and grows in this unique…

Even though that there are over a hundred types of arthritis, there are only five that are relatively common. “Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout. (“Sources of Arthritis Pain”)” Osteoarthritis is a disease in which the cartilage in the joints between bones wear down. This causes the bones to slowly enlarge. Some symptoms include joint stiffness, swelling, cracking or grinding with movement, and the joint itself becomes dysfunctional (“Diseases and…

Pharmacodynamics Pharmacodynamics refers to the mechanisms of drug action. Loratadine is a “non-sedating” tricyclic anti-histamine that possesses competitive, selective, peripheral H1-receptor antagonistic activity. The onset of the anti-histaminic effect occurs 1-2 hours after the administration of the drug and the peak effect occurs between 8-12 hours. Loratadine is known as a long-acting anti-histamine as its anti-histaminic effect can persist for up to 24 hours. Histamine is produced from…

When looking into a mirror, what can be seen? The face, neck, shoulders and chest are seen. What is staring back into the mirror? It could be a clear complexion, free of pores, blemishes, and welts. Or, it could be parts of the upper body covered in cystic acne, an unsightly “monster”, which “terrorizes” most of the human population. Popping, poking, squeezing, and pinching often does not offer much relief. Hundreds even thousands of products on the market, claiming to be the cure. Claiming to…

Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (formerly known as Fusobacterium prausnitzii), present in Clostridium cluster IV, is the most abundant bacterium in healthy gut microbiota representing more than 5% of bacterial population[40]. They are widely spread in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and some other species such as pigs, mice and calves and are functionally highly active organisms. F. prausnitzii is an extremely oxygen sensitive(EOS) bacterium and is difficult to cultivate even in anaerobic…

Managing your Rosacea Information, Symptoms, and Treatment on managing your Rosacea What is Rosacea? Rosacea, pronounced "roh-ZAY-sha", is a non-contagious auto-immune skin disorder estimated to affect at least 16 million in the U.S. alone. (Gary W. Cole) It typically begins between the ages of 30 and 60 as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead, but overtime the condition may spread to the neck, ears, and chest. Rosacea is characterized by developing primarily on the skin of…