Most popular articles of category "Infections"
Infections definition involves detrimental colonizationAdded on 02/08/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / About infections
Infections definition says that infection is detrimental colonization of the host organism and foreign species. The definition of an infection can be executed with the help of two methods. After defining the infectious character of the disease, the diagnosis is determined. It is also necessary to find out the antibiotic resistance of the agent. Only after that it is possible to prescribe the right therapy to the patient, which will be the most effective in his case. Read more »
Infections colonization, infection are two different thingsAdded on 02/08/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / About infections
Infections colonization is defined as wound colonization. There is a difference between colonization and infection. Colonization represents non-pathogenic organisms while infection represents pathogenic ones. It is worthy of note that certain conditions are required in order to turn non-pathogenic conditions into pathogenic. Nevertheless, there are some colonizing bacteria that prevent colonization and adhesion of pathogenic bacteria. Read more »
Viruses as tiny bundle of genetic materialAdded on 02/08/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Viral infectious diseases
Viruses are considered to be bundles of genetic material carried in the so-called `viral coat` (or capsid) made up of protein bits known as capsomeres. There are lots of different viruses which have various shapes, forms and functions. Some of them have an envelope (additional layer around the mentioned coat). But still each of them is just a microscopic parasite not seen with a naked eye. Read more »
What is human viral disease?Added on 03/16/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Viral infectious diseases
Viruses represent one of the major problems to the human health. They are quick to travel and therefore can rapidly be distributed around the world. Viruses are the microorganisms causing a human viral disease. A retrovirus (or HIV) causes AIDS. Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus cause particular forms of cancer. Other viruses that infect humans are able to cause common cold, measles, chickenpox or varicella, smallpox, mumps and other diseases. Read more »
Bacterias types in abundanceAdded on 02/14/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Bacterial infectious diseases
There are a huge number of bacterias types. All of them are subdivided into three bacteria groups: contaminants, opportunistic pathogens and pathogenic bacteria. The bacteria are divided into these three groups according to their location and the threat they present to people. As for the bacterias types, they are really numerous, all of them have different location and influence on people and animals. Read more »
New articles of category "Infections"
Peculiarities of surgical infections therapyAdded on 03/16/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Surgical infections
Surgical infections therapy involves a surgical procedure-debridement, drainage, or surgical infections drug therapy. Antibiotics plat a preventive role. They are best administered immediately before the operation in a specific manner insuring the tissue level during the incision. All the therapeutic tissue concentrations must be maintained throughout the period of potential inflectional contamination but not 24 hours after the surgery. Read more »
Basic facts about infectious disease theoryAdded on 03/16/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Infectious diseases information
In medicine infectious diseases are often called or communicable diseases or the ones caused by a biological agent (virus, bacterium or parasite), as opposed to chemical (intoxication) or physical (burns) causes. One of the important terms in the infectious disease theory is basic reproductive rate - a number of secondary infections in the host organism. This metric is rather useful and important because it helps to determine whether the person is infected or not. Read more »
What is human viral disease?Added on 03/16/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Viral infectious diseases
Viruses represent one of the major problems to the human health. They are quick to travel and therefore can rapidly be distributed around the world. Viruses are the microorganisms causing a human viral disease. A retrovirus (or HIV) causes AIDS. Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus cause particular forms of cancer. Other viruses that infect humans are able to cause common cold, measles, chickenpox or varicella, smallpox, mumps and other diseases. Read more »
Common parasites typesAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Parasitic infectious diseases
Parasites are considered to be the organisms living on or inside the human body and compete with human host cells for nutrients. Parasites types range in size from microscopic amoebas and large intestinal worms. Ectoparasites are found on external human body surfaces (skin, gills and fins), while endoparasites live in internal tissues and human body organs. Read more »
Articles of category "Infections"
Peculiarities of surgical infections therapyAdded on 03/16/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Surgical infections
Surgical infections therapy involves a surgical procedure-debridement, drainage, or surgical infections drug therapy. Antibiotics plat a preventive role. They are best administered immediately before the operation in a specific manner insuring the tissue level during the incision. All the therapeutic tissue concentrations must be maintained throughout the period of potential inflectional contamination but not 24 hours after the surgery. Read more »
Basic facts about infectious disease theoryAdded on 03/16/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Infectious diseases information
In medicine infectious diseases are often called or communicable diseases or the ones caused by a biological agent (virus, bacterium or parasite), as opposed to chemical (intoxication) or physical (burns) causes. One of the important terms in the infectious disease theory is basic reproductive rate - a number of secondary infections in the host organism. This metric is rather useful and important because it helps to determine whether the person is infected or not. Read more »
What is human viral disease?Added on 03/16/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Viral infectious diseases
Viruses represent one of the major problems to the human health. They are quick to travel and therefore can rapidly be distributed around the world. Viruses are the microorganisms causing a human viral disease. A retrovirus (or HIV) causes AIDS. Epstein-Barr virus and human papillomavirus cause particular forms of cancer. Other viruses that infect humans are able to cause common cold, measles, chickenpox or varicella, smallpox, mumps and other diseases. Read more »
Common parasites typesAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Parasitic infectious diseases
Parasites are considered to be the organisms living on or inside the human body and compete with human host cells for nutrients. Parasites types range in size from microscopic amoebas and large intestinal worms. Ectoparasites are found on external human body surfaces (skin, gills and fins), while endoparasites live in internal tissues and human body organs. Read more »
Malaria and pediculosis among common parasites diseasesAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Parasitic infectious diseases
Parasites diseases can be caused by any type of parasite: either by protozoans (single-celled and tiny organisms) or by helminthes (larger, multi-cellular worms). Among the most common parasites diseases scientists indicate malaria and pediculosis. The article will give you the most important information about these diseases, their causes and symptoms. Read more »
Surgical wound infections and all about serious surgery complicationsAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Surgical infections
Maintaining strict hygiene of aseptic and antiseptic procedures reduce the possible risk of surgical wound infections. But unfortunately contamination during the surgery can be inevitable, as lots of the bacteria causing infections originate within the human body. Postoperative host defence is considered to be the major factor to determine whether the surgical patient becomes infected. That is why it is very important to pay proper attention to surgical infections prevention. Read more »
Notifable infectious diseases: what are they?Added on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Infectious diseases information
The field of notifable infectious diseases occupies itself with the diagnosis and infection's therapy. There is a wide range of infectious diseases known in modern medical practice, but the article will concentrate on cholera and botulism. These are bacterial infectious diseases caused by different types of bacteria and having various signs and symptoms. Read more »
Essential facts regarding common pet infectionsAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Pets infections
Pets are wonderful companions to many people all over the world. It's important to know how to treat your pet correctly and have basic knowledge regarding common pet infections, their signs and prevention ways. The most widely spread of them are pet eye and pet ear infections. Very often people spend a lot of money and time at the veterinarian's office to bring relief to the pet. But, the article will show you more efficient approaches to preventing and treating infections of your lovely pet. Read more »
Recent pet infections reviewAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Pets infections
Lots of people around the world love pets and take care of them. But are these people acquainted with pet infections review provided in this article? It is very important that any person who has pets to be aware of the pet infections, their symptoms, prevention and treatment procedures. Therefore the article will pay attention to the bird and fish infections as well as to the cats and dogs infections. Read more »
Sinus infections relief tipsAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Sinus infections
Sinusitis infections are rarely considered to be life-threatening. However, multiple facial plains of the neck and the associated lymphatic channels and venous, close proximity of the sinuses to the human's central nervous system can lead to a range of serious complications. To prevent this it is relevant to visit a doctor and get appropriate sinus infections relief recommendations, which usually include home-care procedures and nasal sprays for sinusitis treatment. Read more »
Common sinusitis typesAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Sinus infections
Sinusitis is the infection causing inflammation of one or more paranasal sinuses. The illness occurs as an obstruction of normal drainage mechanism. Traditionally, three sinusitis types are distinguished in the modern medical practice: acute sinusitis (symptoms last less than three weeks), subacute or recurrent (symptoms last from three weeks to three months) and chronic one (symptoms last more than three months). Read more »
Isosporiasis as the uncommon diarrheal illnessAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Protozoal infections
Isospora Belli is a parasite causing the disease known as isosporiasis. Humans are the only living hosts of the mentioned parasite. No animal reservoir is known. Isosporiasis symptoms include diarrhea and often loss of weight. It is in some cases associated with AIDS. Isosporiasis treatment isn't complicated but still it's recommended to consult the doctor. Read more »
Cryptosporidiosis as parasitic diseaseAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Protozoal infections
Cryptosporidiosis is known as protozoal infection caused by a parasite "Cryptosporidium parvum". Although this parasite is not new, it hasn't been recognized as a cause of human disease until 1976. The major protozoal infections symptoms include self-limiting diarrhea in the people with intact immune system. Permanent and life-threatening diarrhea can be experienced by people with weakened immune system, such as AIDS patients. Read more »
Infections diagnosis and therapy go hand in handAdded on 03/09/2006 to Articles Directory / Diseases / Infections / Infectious disease
Infections diagnosis and therapy depend on each other. As a rule, in order to define the bacteria that cause this or that infection, culture is used. But it is necessary to be very careful and to provide the protection from contamination in order to get accurate results. Infectious disease therapy is traditionally empirical. It is executed in order to define the bacteria causing the condition. Read more »
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