Definition of Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is an acute infectious disease caused by hepatitis HAV. Agent’s Factors of Hepatitis A: Agent: Causative agent is HAV. Resistance: The virus is resistance to heat and chemical. Reservoir of infection: Human cases only. Period of infectivity: 2 weeks before and 1 week after the onset of jaundice. Infective […]
Definition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): The sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are a group of communicable disease that are transmitted predominantly by sexual contact and caused by wide range of bacterial, viral, protozoal, and fungal agents and ectoparasites. How to Manage or Treat Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)? 1. Syndromic treatment: For vaginal discharge in all
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Definition of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs): The sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are a group of communicable disease that are transmitted predominantly by sexual contact and caused by wide range of bacterial, viral, protozoal, and fungal agents and ectoparasites. How to Control Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs)? Controlling measures of sexual transmitted disease (STDs): The control of
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Definition of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD): Sexually transmitted diseases are the diseases which are predominantly transmitted by/ through sexual (or intimate) contact from an infected partner. Sexually transmitted diseases may be defined as infections acquired during heterosexual or homosexual intercourse with an infected partner. How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)? Preventive Measures of Sexual
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Definition of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs): Sexually transmitted diseases may be defined as infections acquired during heterosexual or homosexual intercourse with an infected partner. STDs are the diseases which are predominantly transmitted by/ through sexual (or intimate) contact from an infected partner. Classification or Types of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs): According to causative agent: Group
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Suicidal Tendency of Patient: According to WHO- Suicide may be defined as “Suicide is the act of deliberately killing oneself. Risk factors for suicide include mental disorder (such as depression, personality disorder, alcohol dependence, or schizophrenia), and some physical illnesses, such as neurological disorders, cancer, and HIV infection. There are effective strategies and interventions for
Definition of Suicide: According to S. nimbi “Suicide is the act of taking owns life intentionally which occurs as a result of mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, alcoholism, or drug abuse.” Definition of Homicide: Homicide occurs when one human being causes the death of another human being. Homicides can be
Definition of Infection Control: According to WHO, infection control may be defined as “infection prevention and control measures aim to ensure the protection of those who might be vulnerable to acquiring an infection both in the general community and while receiving care due to health problems, in a range of settings. The basic principle of
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Definition of Hypothyroidism: A Clinical condition characterized by subnormal level of circulating thyroid hormones. It associated with generalized non pitting ordema is called myxocdema. Classification of Hypothyroidism: 1. Primary: Here the abnormality is within thyroid gland, either structural or functional. 2. Secondary: Here the abnormality is in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis resulting in decreased production of
Definition of Drug Overdose: A drug overdose happens when someone take too much of a drug, whether it is an illegal substance, and over the counter medication, or a prescription drug. An overdose can lead to serious medical symptoms, including death. A drug overdose is the accidental or intentional use of a drug or medicine
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