List several differences between lepromatous and tuberculoidleprosy.

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A: Infections can be caused by various micro organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc. These micro…

Q: Discuss important features of keratitis caused by either HSV or by Acanthamoeba.

A: Keratitis refers to serious eye infection caused due to the invasion of deeper eye tissue the can…

Q: Outline the pathogenesis of tetanus.

A: Tetanus can be defined as a serious disease that is caused by the bacterial toxin which affects our…

Q: The form of leprosy associated with severe disfi gurement of the face is a. tuberculoid c.…

A: Answer is b.)  lepromatous.

Q: Why do you think the slow growth rate of M. leprae makes leprosy treatment more difficult?

A: Leprosy (or Hansen’s disease) is caused by the infectious bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. The disease…

Q: What causes the manifestations of secondary syphilis?

A: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause serious health problems if left untreated.…

Q: is acute necrotizing gingivitis a primary or secondary infection

A: Acute Necrotizing Gingivitis: Acute necrotising gingivitis is also called Acute necrotising…

Q: "All of the following are features of l-cell disease except- -coarse facial features -corneal…

A: I-cell disease is an inherited disorder which occur due to defect in…

Q: The form of leprosy associated with severe disfigurement of the face isa. paucibacillary b.…

A: INTRODUCTION: Leprosy also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease which affects…

Q: Describe the conditions leading to congenital syphilis and the longtermeffects of the disease.

A: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that typically starts as a painless sore on the genitals,…

Q: A common, highly diagnostic sign of measles isa. viremia b. red rash c. sore throat d. Koplik’s…

A: Measles is a contagious viral infection that is caused by a virus from the paramyxovirus family. It…

Q: Which of the following statements about listeriosis is false?(a) The causative agent, Listeria…

A: Ans: Listeriosis: It is the type of bacterial infection and caused by Listeria monocytogens.

Q: Contrast the pathogenesis, treatments, and common outcomes ofEntamoeba, Naegleria, and Acanthamoeba…

A: Introduction  Naegleria fowleri is responsible for causing acute and almost invariably fatal…

Q: Outline the major organs affected by sleeping sickness, Chagasdisease, and leishmaniasis.

A: The disease is a condition or illness or sickness of the living animal or plant body or of one of…

Q: What does Neisseria gonorrhoeae do to the body?

A: N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitides are the two significant pathogens of the genus Neisseria. N.…

Q: Describe briefly the Agents, Sources and Mode of transmission of Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika and…

A: An infectious agent is also called the pathogen which causes the disease. It is also termed a…

Q: Name two underlying conditions that predispose a person to Streptococcus pyogenes flesh-eating…

A: Microbes are actually visible under the microscope only. Most of them are found to be severely…

Q: Why is trypanosomiasis called sleeping sickness?

A: The parasites are the organism that lives in another organism called the host. Without the organism…

Q: Identify the vector and reservoir for yellow fever and dengueviruses

A: DENGUE It is a mosquito-borne viral disease occurring in tropical and subtropical areas. Those…

Q: Regions of distribution for trypanosoma brucei

A: Trypanosoma brucei is of two forms which include: a.  Trypanosoma brucei gambiense: It is found in…

Q: Differentiate Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi infection clinically.

A: Helminthic disease are the communicable disease caused by round worms iir flatworm . Lymphatic…

Q: Contrast the two forms of leprosy.

A: Leprosy is also termed as Hansen’s disease. It is a progressive and chronic bacterial infection.…

Q: What's prevention of Treponema pallidum?

A: The small microscopic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular are known as…

Q: explain the parasite listeria monocytogenes and listeriosis and how to minimize this disease. please…

A: Answer: PARASITE = These are microorganisms which prey the other microorganism for their live and…

Q: How is Candida albicans diagnosed in person with Candidiasis? Mention specific tests and how it is…

A: Introduction: Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that is responsible for causing…

Q: Describe the life cycle, pathogenesis, and laboratory diagnosis of Ascaris lumbricoides.…

A: Ascaris lumbricoides is a member of phylum Aschelminthes. It is a parasitic worm which causes…

Q: Why is the presence of T. trichiura strongly suggestive of ascariasis.

A: Ascariasis is produced by the intestinal roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides. Humans become contaminated…

Q: Type of infection for the following and small info about them: E. Balantidiasis F. Sleeping…

A: Introduction  An infectious disease brought on by parasites is referred to as a parasitic disease,…

Q: Describe the following in Corynebacterium diphtheriae infections  (a) Toxigenesis

A:

Q: Compare the cause and presentation of impetigo and staphylococcal scalded-skin syndrome.

A: Impetigo and Staphylococcal scaled-skin syndrome is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. These two…

Q: Describe the affects and treatment of leprosy

A: Leprosy or Hansen disease (HD) is a chronic infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium…

Q: Compare the rash seen in Lyme disease with that seen in Rocky Mountain spotted fever

A: Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by Rickettsia, a microorganism carried by a wood tick. The…

Q: Signs and Symptoms Bacteria Campylobacter pylori Helicobacter pylori Salmonella enteritidis Disease…

A: Certain microorganisms act as biological pathogens and cause several types of infection in animals…

Q: Fill in the blank: Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis is ____________ in shape

A: Syphilis can be defined as a sexually transmitted disease. Sexually transmitted diseases can be…

Q: Briefly outline the epidemiology and pathology of Pneumocystisjirovecii.

A: Pneumocystis jirovecii belongs to genus Pneumocystis and is a yeast like fungus. It belongs to the…

Q: Explain please in detail the pathogenesis on how gastroenteritis leads to sepsis and then ARF

A: Gastroenteritis is an infection of the digestive system. Gastroenteritis is also known as intestinal…

Q: Many consider cholera as the most severe form of gastroenteritis. Why do you think this is so?

A: The "stomach flu" is a term used to describe diarrhea and vomiting. Gastroenteritis, a common cause…

Q: Explain the means by which cats, rodents, birds, domestic animals,and people are infected with…

A: Introduction  Toxoplasmosis is wide spread diseases caused by the single cellular eukaryotic…

Q: What diseases are caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, Leishmania,and Giardia?

A: The organism that does not cause disease but spreads infection by transferring pathogen from one…

Q: is acute necrotizing gingivitis a systemic or local infection? and what is its reservoir?

A: Necrotic gingivitis is a short lived infection of the gum of the oral cavity of human beings. It is…

Q: General cell type of Malassezia?

A: Malassezia is a monophyletic fungus. It affects the skin of humans. It causes atopic eczema,…

Q: Describe infection by Helicobacter pylori and the resultingdevelopment of an ulcer.

A: The bacteria possessing the characteristics of the gram-negative, microaerophilic, and spiral…

Q: Contrast the disease symptoms of diphtheria and pertussis.

A: Step 1 The disease is a disorder or deranged functioning of the body. It results from an infection,…

Respiratory Infections

Respiratory infections are infectious diseases of the respiratory tract that are mostly caused by bacteria and viruses. They cause infections of the throat, sinuses, airway path, and lungs. Respiratory infections are typically divided into two types: upper tract respiratory infection and lower tract respiratory infection.