Cytomegalovirus

Introduction Although some infections are unique enough to be identified clinically, usually microbiologic laboratory methods are needed to identify the etiologic agent and diagnose microbial infection (Washington, J.A., 1996). Although we have made significant progress in our ability to diagnose and treat infectious diseases, they still remain a strong challenge to human survival, for example the disease Tuberculosis caused by a microbial infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis accounted for one

Vasculopathy in Systemic Sclerosis Introduction Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multi-faceted, heterogeneous disease of unknown etiology. Despite its high clinical variability, it is consistently characterized by three main elements: vascular alterations, autoimmunity and progressive fibrosis. However, there is increasing evidence that SSc pathogenesis is dominated by vascular changes, as demonstrated by numerous experimental and clinical studies (1). Diagnosis is made by the physician based on the

Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a life-long disorder that affects about one percent of the population (Mueser & McGurk, 2004). The cause of this mental illness is still unclear. Studies have suggested that Schizophrenia does not arise from one factor but from a combination of genetic, environmental, and social factors (Liddle, 1987). People diagnosed with Schizophrenia struggle to deal with a multitude of symptoms that make it difficult to function (Mueser & McGurk, 2004). Antipsychotic medications

Immune system reactions to plausible rejections in pediatric patients after heart transplantation Keywords Summary heart transplant, immunosuppression, Of many medical crisis in cardiology, heart transplant seems pediatric, rejection. to prevail despite various complications. It is obvious that heart transplant is not a cure nor complications cease to occur. Over two decades

Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease characterized by keratoconjunctivitis and xerostomia results from infiltration of the lacrimal glands and salivary glands by lymphocytes. It occurs worldwide and in all age groups with a female predisposition. It may exist as primary or secondary SS. Oral manifestations of SS may help in early diagnosis and management of the disease. We present a case report a comprehensive literature review of sjogren’s syndrome. KEYWORDS: Sjogren’s

Immunopathology of Human Immuno deficiency virus (HIV) Introduction - a bit about the history of the discovery of the virus, then how it came to be known as aids, where the virus is thought to come from, include transmission Human immuno deficiency virus, (HIV) belongs to the genus Lentivirinae, a Retroviridae, which is a family of enveloped retro viruses. It was first described in 1983, when a case of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) was reported, two years earlier. The disease was characterised

Every woman when pregnant has a 3-5% chance of having a baby born with a birth defect, and these chances increase when the developing fetus/ embryos are exposed to teratogens, whether it’s intentional or unintentional (Bethesda (MD), 2006). Teratogens can cause severe birth defects, malformations, or terminate the pregnancy altogether (Jancárková, & Gregor, 2000). The placenta is known as an effective barrier from any detrimental pathogen that can potentially hurt the fetus. The timing of exposure

Perhaps one of the greatest human desires is to create and love a child. There are those who, by nature, do not possess such personal aspiration, seeking preventative measures to avoid conception. Then there are those thrilled to take on the role of parent, whether or not pregnancy fit into the initial plan. Still there are those who long for a tiny biological life, which cannot be traditionally conceived or carried to term due to a failure of mechanisms within the body beyond the control of the

Introduction Every woman when pregnant has a 3-5% chance of having a baby born with a birth defect and these chances increase when the developing fetus/embryo is exposed to teratogens whether it’s intentional or unintentional (Bethesda (MD), 2006). Teratogens may cause severe birth defects, malformations, or terminate the pregnancy altogether (Jancárková, & Gregor, 2000). The placenta is known to be an effective barrier from any harmful pathogen that may potentially harm the fetus. The timing of

This paper will discuss and critically analyze the health problem surrounding Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) among the population. The findings of this paper will be summarized about the epidemiological concepts, the natural progression, and the treatment that can be provided for this pandemic issue. Current statistics and resources will be implemented throughout this paper. In addition, the Best Practice Guidelines will be analyzed and implemented in order to provide effective care for those who are undergoing