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Many viral infections mostly are cured by human immune systems. One viral infection that is cured over period of weeks is Mononucleosis. Mononucleosis was first described in the late 19th century. During 1920, mono received its name to cases showing acute leukemia. Around 1923, Downey said that it was inaccurate results and found that it should be described the lymphocyte morphology. As years went on, more scientists found research to prove others wrong about the discovery of mono. During 1964,…

poverty in Latin America. The symptoms change over time. The first symptoms, Acute-phase symptoms, are swelling or redness in the place of infection, a rash, swollen throat, fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, liver and spleen enlargement and the Romaña sign (a swollen eye). The second phase of symptoms, the Chronic-phase, are irregular heartbeats (EKG changes), fainting (syncope), cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, dyspnea, emphysema, stroke, sudden death,…

Anemia is a condition that occurs when an individual’s blood does not have enough hemoglobin or red blood cells. Hemoglobin is the main foundation of a red blood cell. It helps sustain it by binding it to oxygen. If one does not have enough red blood cells, the cells within one’s body will not receive the sufficient amount of oxygen it needs to function properly. Anemia can be caused by several factors since there are more than a single type of anemic conditions. Therefore these conditions are…

the defenses humans are born with while specific defenses are acquired throughout our lifetime. The immune system is also meant to destroy any hazardous cells like any infected with a virus or any cancerous cells. It is composed of the thymus, the spleen, the lymph nodes along with a variety of cells like leukocytes and antibodies. The immune system provides immunity against…

There are approximately 350 million people who suffer from hereditary diseases worldwide. The children and adults that have these diseases have no control in preventing them. A person inherits a chronic disease from their parents based upon their genetic makeup. A hereditary disease is an inherited medical condition caused by a DNA abnormality. When you have a hereditary disease you encounter mental, physical and emotional impacts, both short term and long term at any age. The caregivers of…

Hurler’s syndrome, also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis I, or MPS 1, is a genetic disorder that causes dwarfism, hepatosplenomegaly, or the enlargement of the liver and spleen, progressive mental retardation, restricted joint movement, an enlarged tongue,restricted joint movement, degenerated eyesight, hearing loss, very prominent eyes and and forehead, a recessed nasal bridge, and gapped teeth. Due to the deformities seen in the face, the disease has also been referred to as “gargoylism”. In…

BLUNT TRAUMA ABDOMEN IN A CASE OF SITUS INVERSUS TOTALIS: A CASE REPORT Abstract Situs inversus totalis is a rare congenital anomaly in which position of the heart and all abdominal viscera is reversed. Situs abnormalities usually go unnoticed but may be recognized by radiography or ultrasonography as an incidental finding or during evaluation for congenital heart diseases. It is a rare condition with incidence of 1 in every 8,000 to 25000 births. We present a case of blunt trauma abdomen in a…

Picture Books in the Health Curriculum Health classes are another area of middle school curriculum that could benefit from utilizing picture books. Many social and health issues are covered in picture books targeting the middle school students. As an introduction to the topic of mental health, The Red Tree by Shaun Tan is a great example of a well-illustrated picture book that creates of a visual image of depression. The symbolism of the red leaf throughout the story can be discussed as it…

couldn’t use or move my shoulder correctly. I ended up getting surgery and they found a tear in my left muscle. It was at the end of the summer when I got surgery. I was looking forward to a fast recovery so I could race the following spring. As for my spleen, it did heal, but I never got to see the surgeon, who would’ve guessed? Till this day, in the year of 2015, I still never got to race due to other surgeries and such, but I never gave up trying. Many people think that because I’m a girl,…

Hereditary fructose intolerance is a serious mutation that many people suffer from. The first paragraph will be stating a description of the disease, major causes of this mutation and the symptoms of this disorder. The second paragraph states the tests used to diagnose this disorder, how the disorder is treated and other contributors to this disorder. The third and final paragraph will be stating how exactly it is to live with this disease, how often this disorder occurs and whether this…