exam study Flashcards
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tinea capitis
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fungul infection
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influenza
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virus
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malaria
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protozoa
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cholera
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vibrio cholerae bacterium
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scabies
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mite
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5 common symptoms fo Covid 19
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- shortness of breath
- muscle aches
- fever
- headache
- fatigue
- sore throat
- headache
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describe mechanism of steaming in treatment and prevention of covid 19
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- home remedies for upper respiratory tract illnesses for soothing the airway and opening the nasal passages
- mild symptoms of the virus are usually benefited from steam inhalation
- severe symptomatic patients usually suffer from dyspnea and need ventilator hence they are unable to do the steam inhalation
- the virus is sensitive to heat and can be destroyed by mild infections tolerable to human bodies
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difference between rapid diagnostic test and the polymerisation reaction
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- pcr requires trained personnel
- pcr is highly sensitive
- pcr is more expensive
- pcr has a long turnaround time
- impractical for clinical settings especially with limited resources
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prehistoric medicine short notes 5
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- definition
- basis of study what it relies on
- life expectency
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traditional medicine short notes 5
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- Prescientific forms of medicine are now known as
- They remain commonly used with, or instead of, scientific
medicine and are thus called alternative medicine - In contrast, alternative treatments outside the bounds not just of scientific medicine, but also outside the bounds of safety and efficacy are termed quackery
- This includes chiropractic
- form of holistic health care system organized into three levels of specialty, namely divination, spiritualism, and herbalism.
- divination,spiritualism, and herbalism.
- obstacles, poor quality control and safety concerns
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germ theory of disease short notes 5
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- states that microorganisms known as pathogens or “germs” can lead to disease
- developed from ancient Israel, mosaic law book of hebrew which contained earliest thoughts on contagion in the spread of disease
- instructions on quarrantine washing in relationto leprosy and venereal disease
- Roman poet Lucretius stated that the world contained various “seeds”, some of which could sicken a person if
they were inhaled or ingested. - Galen, patients might have “seeds of
fever and that plagues were spread by “certain seeds of plague which were present in the air - in the susruta samhita, susruta theorized that disease spread thorugh sexual union and any from of physical contact
- John snow, fecal oral route spread of malaria and that replication occured in the stomach
- louis pasteur, formal experiments relation of germ to disease, discovered pathology of purperal fever and pyogenic vibrio in blood and suggested using broic acid to kill the micro organisms
- robert Koch postulates
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Laboritory short notes 5
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- provides controlled conditions in whichscientificor technological research,experiments, andmeasurement may be performed
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public partners of health short notes
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- academic
* institutions are the forefront of research for studies and investigations into causes of disease prevention and treatmet
* provide education and training
* public service in form of community engagement fostering participatory approach to public health - government
* provide education by establishing schools
* city planning and sanitation measures establishing side walks and cycle tracks to promote exercis e
* health policies
3, business
* employer sponsered health insurance programs
* wellness initiatives and benefits
* healthy workplaces and communities - media
* vehicle for public disclosure
* educate the public through news and entertainment media - faith based organizations
* community engagement support and counselling
* global health partnerships with international organizations
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advantages and disadvantages of traditional medicine 5
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- Advantages
* accessibility and affordability- beneficial for marginalized populations with limited access to healthcare facilities
* holistic apprach- focuses on the wellness of an individual as a whole mental physical and spiritual not just treating symptoms of a single illness
* use of natural remedies- with fewer side effects and more compatible with our natural body processes - disavantages
* misdiagnosis and delayed treatment due to lack of diagnostic tools and medical knowledge
* lack of scientific evidence
* safety concerns due to lack of scientific evidence, herbs may have side effects and incorrect dosages
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differences between covid 19 and malaria
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- causative agent
* malaria- parasite called Plasmodium
* covid- novel coronavirus SARS - mode of transmission
* malaria- bites of infected mosquitoes.
* covid- person-to-person transmission, primarily through respiratory droplets - symptoms
* malaria-fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, and sweating
* covid -fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell - global burden
* malaria- long-standing global health issue prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions
* covid- emerged as a pandemic in late 2019 - preventive measures and treatments
* malaria- insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor residual spraying, and antimalarial medications for high-risk populations.
* covid- vaccination, wearing masks, practicing physical distancing, frequent handwashing, and proper respiratory hygiene
