Viva For Your Health » infectious disease http://www.vivariaforums.com General Blog Talking about Health Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:57:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Whipple’s Disease – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods http://www.vivariaforums.com/infectious-disease/whipples-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-methods/index.html http://www.vivariaforums.com/infectious-disease/whipples-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-methods/index.html#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:05:38 +0000 admin http://www.vivariaforums.com/?p=574 Whipple’s disease is a rare infectious disease caused by bacteria. Whipple’s disease is characterized by fever of unknown origin polyarthralgia and chronic diarrhea. Whipple’s disease causes weight loss, incomplete breakdown of carbohydrates or fats, and immune system disorders. The diagnosis of Whipple’s disease was based on the identification of abnormalities in biopsies of the small intestine (an actinomycete as a small rod) during the endoscopy and the large number of complaints received by a patient. The disease affects mainly middle-aged white men and the onset of symptoms is usually slow. Untreated, it can be fatal. Whipple’s disease is extremely rare and risk factors are not known. Whipple’s disease, people can develop heart murmurs. Movements of confusion, memory loss, or uncontrollable eye infection suggests that the brain has spread. Patients may experience neurological symptoms as well. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms and the results of the biopsy tissue of the organs of the small intestine or others are affected.  In general, Whipple’s disease is more common in men over 45 years. If detected and treated, Whipple’s disease can be cured. Left untreated, the disease can be deadly. The disease can affect all organs, including the central nervous system, but usually occurs in the gastrointestinal tract. Arthritis and fever often occur several years before intestinal symptoms develop. Chest pain can occur if the fluid in the lungs and the lungs, the pleura is inflamed. Patients with joint pain has been found that have the organism in the synovial tissue. The bodies were found in heart valves of patients with heart disease and Whipple’s disease in the CNS of patients with neurological diseases. Whipple’s disease is treated with antibiotics to kill bacteria that cause disease. The doctor, a number of different types and doses of antibiotics to find the best treatment.
Whipple’s disease is caused by an infectious organism Tropheryma whippelii called.  The disease is most common in middle-aged white men.  Tropheryma whippelii DNA, in patients with symptoms are found.

Some of the symptoms associated with Whipple’s disease as follows.

Abdominal pain.  Loss of appetite.

Bauchauftreibung ..

Fever.

Fatigue and weakness.

Headache.
Abdominal cramps.

Lymphadenopathy may be present.

Patients should be prolonged antibiotic therapy with a drug to treat infections of the brain and central nervous system. If symptoms occur during therapy again, but patients may require a change in treatment with antibiotics.

In severe cases, the replacement of fluids and electrolytes is necessary.

place due to difficulties in absorption of nutrients with Whipple’s disease, can recommend your doctor, more iron, folic acid, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium and ensure good nutrition.

Patients who suffer from malnutrition caused by malabsorption proper treatment for dietary supplements.

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]]> http://www.vivariaforums.com/infectious-disease/whipples-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-methods/index.html/feed 0 All about disease http://www.vivariaforums.com/infectious-disease/all-about-disease/index.html http://www.vivariaforums.com/infectious-disease/all-about-disease/index.html#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:06:01 +0000 admin http://www.vivariaforums.com/?p=590 a medical condition in living organisms (plants or animals) that the functioning of the body of the organization. Diseases can be caused by external influences or internal problems. Diseases, which refers to certain characters that are called symptoms and pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems and even death of the body concerned. Diseases can also infections, injury, temporary disability, syndromes, diseases, and even isolated symptoms.  Infectious diseases are caused by agents that transfer most of the microbes that cause disease, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, protozoa, etc. All the infections are not diseases, an infection not a disease, if it is the normal body temperature changes function. Examples include the common cold (caused by viral infections in man), downy mildew (caused by a pot of water), etc.  All diseases are not caused by infections as non-infectious diseases. Examples include cancer, heart disease, mental disorders, etc. in humans.
Some diseases in humans and animals are sexually transmitted and sexually transmitted from mother to fetus in the womb. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a disease that is mainly transmitted sexually, but can also be transmitted through the blood of infected patients. Syphilis is another example of a sexually transmitted disease.
Some diseases such as glaucoma, thalassemia, heart disease, etc., people have a genetic basis for a partial or complete, and from one generation to another. They are known as genetic diseases.
There are also caused disease in humans by a problem in the way of life of patients. For example, obese people who are sedentary are more likely to have diabetes than thin and active. Some diseases are caused by deficiencies of certain nutrients in the diet of an animal. Skin rashes may be caused by dogs in the diet because of lack of vitamins and minerals, while iodine deficiency in humans leads to hypothyroidism.

a medical condition in living organisms (plants or animals) that the functioning of the body of the organization. Diseases can be caused by external influences or internal problems. Diseases, which refers to certain characters that are called symptoms and pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems and even death of the body concerned. Diseases can also infections, injury, temporary disability, syndromes, diseases, and even isolated symptoms.  Infectious diseases are caused by agents that transfer most of the microbes that cause disease, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, protozoa, etc. All the infections are not diseases, an infection not a disease, if it is the normal body temperature changes function. Examples include the common cold (caused by viral infections in man), downy mildew (caused by a pot of water), etc.  All diseases are not caused by infections as non-infectious diseases. Examples include cancer, heart disease, mental disorders, etc. in humans. Some diseases in humans and animals are sexually transmitted and sexually transmitted from mother to fetus in the womb. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a disease that is mainly transmitted sexually, but can also be transmitted through the blood of infected patients. Syphilis is another example of a sexually transmitted disease.
Some diseases such as glaucoma, thalassemia, heart disease, etc., people have a genetic basis for a partial or complete, and from one generation to another. They are known as genetic diseases.
There are also caused disease in humans by a problem in the way of life of patients. For example, obese people who are sedentary are more likely to have diabetes than thin and active. Some diseases are caused by deficiencies of certain nutrients in the diet of an animal. Skin rashes may be caused by dogs in the diet because of lack of vitamins and minerals, while iodine deficiency in humans leads to hypothyroidism.

]]> http://www.vivariaforums.com/infectious-disease/all-about-disease/index.html/feed 0 Hansen’s Disease ? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment http://www.vivariaforums.com/infectious-disease/hansens-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/index.html http://www.vivariaforums.com/infectious-disease/hansens-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/index.html#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:06:13 +0000 admin http://www.vivariaforums.com/?p=598 The term Hansen’s disease instead of leprosy is now preferred by some experts, it is less pejorative. Hansen’s disease was named after the Norwegian physician Gerhard Henrik Hansen Armauer, discovered in 1873 the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae, the first microbe found, the cause of his illness in humans. see Hansen discovered the bacterial cause of coal for 3 years. Hansen’s research helped establish the basic principles of microbiology, immunology and public health.  Hansen’s disease is a chronic infectious disease with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. It is a chronic granulomatous disease of the skin, mucous membranes, nerves, lymph nodes, eyes and internal organs such as liver, spleen and testes. Hansen’s disease is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind. It is curable but if untreated it can cause serious birth defects.   Hansen’s disease in an attempt to eliminate the stigma of centuries, is usually transmitted by direct contact from person to person, usually repetitive, over a long period of time. However, it is one of the least contagious of all diseases, and only four fifty-six percent of the world population is even more sensitive.
Hansen’s disease attacks the nerves of the hands and feet were numb. A person may not know cuts or burns on the numb parts and which cause infections that cause permanent damage. Fingers and toes may be lost to infection. Severe infections of the feet may require amputation. The paralysis may curling fingers and toes permanently.
Hansen’s disease, a variety of abnormalities of the skin such as spots or areas that are thicker than normal and her skin is lighter than normal. These stains can be increased, decreased or no contact and temperature sensation / or. Hansen’s disease can also nasal internal surfaces, creating a stuffy nose and nosebleeds. The long-term complications can include loss of data, changes in the face and a secondary infection.
Once infected with mycobacteria are, the average incubation period two to three years, but can vary from 6 months 40 years or more. In 90% of patients the first sign of disease numbness, the skin lesions by a number of years may precede. The temperature is lost, the first feeling, followed by light touch, pain and deep pressure. Sensory loss usually begins in the extremities (hands and feet).
The best way to prevent the spread of leprosy is early diagnosis and treatment of infected persons. For household contacts, are immediate and annual examinations at least five years after the last contact with someone who is contagious recommended.
Dapsone is the first treatment have effective against Hansen’s disease, but bacteria developed resistance to the drug. So in 1970 the scenario has changed from monotherapy to multidrug therapy (MDT). The drugs used in WHO-MDT is a combination of rifampicin (600 mg once a month), clofazimine (300 mg once monthly and 50 mg per day) and dapsone (100 mg daily) for one year for multibacillary (MB) of leprosy patients and rifampicin (600 mg once per month) and dapsone (100 mg daily) for six months paucibacillary leprosy.

The term Hansen’s disease instead of leprosy is now preferred by some experts, it is less pejorative. Hansen’s disease was named after the Norwegian physician Gerhard Henrik Hansen Armauer, discovered in 1873 the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae, the first microbe found, the cause of his illness in humans. see Hansen discovered the bacterial cause of coal for 3 years. Hansen’s research helped establish the basic principles of microbiology, immunology and public health.  Hansen’s disease is a chronic infectious disease with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. It is a chronic granulomatous disease of the skin, mucous membranes, nerves, lymph nodes, eyes and internal organs such as liver, spleen and testes. Hansen’s disease is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind. It is curable but if untreated it can cause serious birth defects.   Hansen’s disease in an attempt to eliminate the stigma of centuries, is usually transmitted by direct contact from person to person, usually repetitive, over a long period of time. However, it is one of the least contagious of all diseases, and only four fifty-six percent of the world population is even more sensitive.

Hansen’s disease attacks the nerves of the hands and feet were numb. A person may not know cuts or burns on the numb parts and which cause infections that cause permanent damage. Fingers and toes may be lost to infection. Severe infections of the feet may require amputation. The paralysis may curling fingers and toes permanently.
Hansen’s disease, a variety of abnormalities of the skin such as spots or areas that are thicker than normal and her skin is lighter than normal. These stains can be increased, decreased or no contact and temperature sensation / or. Hansen’s disease can also nasal internal surfaces, creating a stuffy nose and nosebleeds. The long-term complications can include loss of data, changes in the face and a secondary infection.
Once infected with mycobacteria are, the average incubation period two to three years, but can vary from 6 months 40 years or more. In 90% of patients the first sign of disease numbness, the skin lesions by a number of years may precede. The temperature is lost, the first feeling, followed by light touch, pain and deep pressure. Sensory loss usually begins in the extremities (hands and feet).

The best way to prevent the spread of leprosy is early diagnosis and treatment of infected persons. For household contacts, are immediate and annual examinations at least five years after the last contact with someone who is contagious recommended.
Dapsone is the first treatment have effective against Hansen’s disease, but bacteria developed resistance to the drug. So in 1970 the scenario has changed from monotherapy to multidrug therapy (MDT). The drugs used in WHO-MDT is a combination of rifampicin (600 mg once a month), clofazimine (300 mg once monthly and 50 mg per day) and dapsone (100 mg daily) for one year for multibacillary (MB) of leprosy patients and rifampicin (600 mg once per month) and dapsone (100 mg daily) for six months paucibacillary leprosy.

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We may not see them by our naked eyes. They may be too little that we tend to be so confident that they cannot bring any harm towards us, especially to our health. This does not have something to do with anything but bacteria. Bacteria are the main reason why a lot of people suffer from the fatal claws of infectious diseases. How will you be able to counteract these diseases if you yourself does not know who causes these diseases? How will you be able to defeat your enemy if you don’t know who your enemy is?

In 2003 worldwide mortality rate all infectious diseases accounted for the death of 16.4 million people. And today it is estimated that these infectious diseases kills 57 million people every year and 18 million of it were children under 5 years of age or 33 percentage of the total. Does it sound alarming?

The commercialization of Infectious Diseases Kits is quite a good move in the field of infectiology. Before an infectious disease is to be treated, its classification should be first identified, here comes the importance of these kits. It’s either by means of serum, whole blood, saliva or buffer extraction where a test can be conducted using infectious diseases kits, then figure out what kind of bacteria has penetrated your immune system.

Can the test be done at home? This question needs another question and that is, do you have the knowledge on how to do the test similar to those of the experts? The practice of the test using the kits should only be done with the aid of those who can be considered as experts. The proper handling of samples and proper treatment of each specimen are the most important factors to consider.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), six infectious diseases—pneumonia, tuberculosis, diarrhoeal diseases, malaria, measles and HIV/AIDS—account for half of all premature deaths worldwide, killing mostly children and young adults. What’s more, threatening pandemics such as swine flu (H1N1 influenza A virus) are adding significant pressure to already strained healthcare budgets of governments around the world. (http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Infectious-Diseases-Drugs-Markets.html)

This report provides a detailed description of the current infectious diseases drugs market and highlights the existing and developing anti-infective agents used to ameloriate diseases’ afflications on humankind. Anti-infective agents include: anti-viral therapeutics, antibiotics, anti-fungal agents and prophylactic treatments such as vaccines. Particular attention is paid to the clinical market segment and the pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies involved in anti-infective agents, with specific emphasis on each company’s sales focus, product portfolio and R&D pipeline. To date, the most successful anti-infective agents target the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, the virus that causes AIDS), the herpes virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2), bacterial infections and hepatitis C (HCV). A number of exciting novel anti-viral and antibiotic compounds are currently revolutionizing the infectious diseases drugs market, including Truvada and Valtrex, which are anti-HIV and anti-herpes therapies, respectively. Signicant resources are also being dedicated toward hepatitis A (HAV), hepatitis B (HBV) and Staph infections, including MRSA. What’s more, this study will examine the existing and developing anti-infective agents targeted at infectious diseases that continue to devastate developing countries, including: cholera, dengue fever, meningitis, rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever and onchocerciasis (“river blindness”).

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An infectious disease is a disease or sickness that happens when an organism (a living thing such as a plant or animal) is attacked by a pathogen. Pathogens (such as bacteria, viruses, and other germs) are too small to see. Some infectious diseases are contagious, which means that the sick plant, animal, or person can get other things sick. The pathogen can get from one organism to another through air, food, water, blood, or physical touch. Usually, the sick organism heals. Then, the organism’s body learns how to fight the pathogen. If the pathogen attacks again, the immune system knows how to fight it.

Infectious disease is a large cause of pain and death. Infectious diseases cause about 25% of all deaths. These three pathogens cause the most deaths such as, HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that infects the human immune system. It causes AIDS. Vitamins, supplements and herbs have long been used by people with HIV to help manage the side effects of their therapies or improve their general health. Sore Throat is also A virus or bacterium infectious diseases. There are many alternative medicines are treat sore throat.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Caused by a bacterium, whooping cough attacks the mucous membranes that line the airways. The illness may last up to four months and can be extremely serious. Whooping cough symptoms include a “whoop”, or noisy intake of breath, at the end of a cough, accompanied by a mild fever, runny nose, and loss of appetite. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Its symptoms include a long-lasting bad cough, pain in the chest, coughing up blood or sputum. Chickenpox highly infectious disease is caused by the herpe, zoster virus.

German Measles (Rubella) is an acute viral disease whose symptoms include a slight pink rash of tiny spots, starting behind the ears or on the face and spreading down the body, and possibly watery eyes and swollen glands. A cool infusion of lavender, sponged onto the skin, should help relieve any itching. Malaria in travelers typically manifests weeks after patients leave the endemic area. Symptoms include a rash of very itchy spots, usually on the body, which then spreads to the limbs, face, and head. Try to avoid scratching, which spreads the infection. Wear long pants and shirts with long sleeves.

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Infectious Diseases is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of infectious and sexually transmitted diseases in humans, as well as related molecular genetics, path physiology, and epidemiology.

Infectious diseases kill more people worldwide than any other single cause. Infectious diseases are caused by germs. Germs are tiny living things that are found everywhere – in air, soil and water. You can get infected by touching, eating, drinking or breathing something that contains a germ. Germs can also spread through animal and insect bites, kissing and sexual contact. Vaccines, proper hand washing and medicines can help prevent infections.

Anaerobic infections are typically supportive, causing abscess formation and tissue necrosis, often the result of thrombophlebitis and/or gas formation. Many anaerobes produce enzymes that devitalize tissue as well as some of the most potent paralytic toxins known. Clues to the presence of anaerobic infection include gas formation in tissue, foul feculent odors, and abscess formation or tissue necrosis.

Over the centuries, man has gone from a simple diet consisting of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains, to a diet that often consists of foods rich in fats, oils, and complex carbohydrates. Nutritional excess and nutritional deficiency have become problems in today’s society – both contributing to several chronic diseases.

Sore Throat

Sore throat is a symptom of many medical disorders. Infections cause the majority of sore throats and are contagious. Infections are caused either by viruses such as the flu, the common cold, mononucleosis, or by bacteria such as strep, mycoplasma, or hemophilus.

Treatment

Diet and Nutrition Give plenty of liquids, especially if the child is vomiting. Avoid dairy products and large meals.

Homeopathy Drosera rotundifolia or Aconitum napelius will help, especially at night.

Consult a qualified practitioner/therapist for:

Herbal Medicine White horehound, mullein flower, thyme, and lavender may be prescribed.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella zostervaricella zoster. People who get the virus often develop a rash of spots that look like blisters all over their bodies. The blisters are small and sit on an area of red skin that can be anywhere from the size of a pencil eraser to the size of a dime.

Treatment

Naturopathy Give plenty of fresh orange juice, lemon tea, or lemon juice sweetened with honey. Sponge the spots with tepid water. Three tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate added to a bath of lukewarm water should help ease itching.

Homeopathy Rhus tox. will soothe the irritation: Antimonium tart. can help heal the scabs.

Herbal Medicine An infusion of elderflower sponged onto the spot, should relieve itching. For fever, offer yarrow, lime blossom, or meadowsweet herbal tea.

German Measles (Rubella) Rubella is an acute viral disease whose symptoms include a slight pink rash of tiny spots, starting behind the ears or on the face and spreading down the body, and possibly watery eyes and swollen glands.

Getting a cold There is a simple herbal remedy that can help stop it in its tracks — fast. The roots and sometimes the flowers of Echinacea, a beautiful member of the sunflower family also known as a purple coneflower, make an important medicine used widely to treat colds, flu, bronchitis, and all types of infections.

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There are four main kinds of germs that cause infectious diseases. Bacteria are single-cell germs that have the ability to multiply rapidly and release chemicals that will make you sick. Viruses are capsules containing genetic information and use your own cells to multiply.
Fungi are vegetable-like mushrooms or mildew that will make you ill and protozoa are single-cell predators that are looking for a host where they can eat and live. The idea of contracting communicable diseases is enough to make anyone want to live in a bubble, but the body is naturally very resilient, so simply washing your hands can avoid most trouble.
There are viral, contagious diseases like AIDS, Smallpox, Ebola, Hepatitis, sexually transmitted Herpes or HPV, Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Rabies, SARS, West Nile, Meningitis, Mono, Pneumonia and Yellow Fever. Then there are bacterial, transmittable diseases like Anthrax, Botulism, Cat Scratch Fever, Cholera, Diphtheria, Gonorrhea, Leprosy, Lyme disease, Strept Throat, Salmonella, Scarlet Fever, Tuberculosis, Typhus and Shingles. Some transferable diseases are transmitted via parasites, such as Chagas Disease, Malaria, Pinworm Infection, Scabies, Trichomoniasis, Giardiasis, Echinococcosis and other rare diseases. Other times, diseases are transmitted through fungus or prion (proteins).
When dealing with an infectious disease, the first step is the infection, when microbes enter your body and begin to multiply. Health experts say the infection becomes a disease when cells in your body become damaged and the symptoms of illness appear. White blood cells and antibodies will attempt to ward your body off from the infection, which results in fevers, coughing, sneezing or other ailments.
Once the disease takes hold, medication will be needed. It’s important to know the difference between infectious diseases caused by bacteria or by a virus because medications that may treat one are ineffective against treating the other. Bacterial infections caused by single-celled living organisms are treated with antibacterial antibiotics. Viral infections, which alter genetic capsules, cannot be treated with medication directly but may have the symptoms assuaged with lozenges, rest, water, decongestants, cough syrups and pain relievers.
Infectious diseases are no laughing matter. If you are coughing and nose blowing all over the place but feel tempted to go to work, then resist and rest. Not all diseases are contagious, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Avoid sharing drinks or personal items with people and remember that prevention is the best cure.
According to the Center for Disease Control, there are seven steps you can take to prevent infection at home: always wash your hands, routinely clean AND disinfect all kitchen and bathroom surfaces, follow food safety precautions to prevent under-cooking meat or cross-contaminating surfaces, get immunized, use antibiotics properly, keep your pets clean and stay away from wild animals. Don’t be one of the 160,000 Americans who die from an infectious disease each year!

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