Archive for the 'Anti-Infectives' Category

OSTEOMYELITIS: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Osteomyelitis is the inflammation of the bone and marrow, typically caused by infection. Despite much study on adult osteomyelitis, the wide range of presentations and the complex diagnostic and management issues have made this a “hot topic” with many unanswered questions. Pathophysiology The origin of infection can be used to categorize osteomyelitis. The route of [...]

TYPES OF INFECTION: GERMAN MEASLES OR RUBELLA

Friday, December 31st, 2010

A virus like that of measles but distinct from it, as recognized by the different nature of the condition produced, causes German measles. This condition has assumed increasing importance recently, since it has been recognized that German measles infecting a prospective mother during the first three months of pregnancy can seriously damage the unborn child. [...]

Get news, information, and opinions on weight loss, diet, nutrition, and health.