AbstractAim:This paper is a thesis and is a study to find out whether TB/HIV collaborative activities is a solution to rising TB/HIV dual infection in Nakuru district in Kenya.Methods: Descriptive analytic study with literature review. Tuberculosis and HIV programmes organization and performance were described at district and national level with analysis of trends of various forms of TB and trends of HIV. A SWOT analysis was done in...more
Cough is initiated when irritant receptors in the mucousmembrane of the respiratory tract are stimulated. Coughis by far the most common respiratory symptom, andis characteristic in heavy smokers. Frequently, cough istriggered by the presence of sputum in the respiratorytract, and is useful in helping to clear infection from thebronchial tree. A wide variety of inhaled irritants in additionto cigarette smoke (e.g. noxious gases or...more
If you're a swimmer or fitness buff who regularly spends time in the shower room and other moist, steamy places, you may be a likely target for fungus. The nasty fungus noshes on keratin on the toe nail surface, leading to discoloration.Toenail fungus infections occur when individuals don't pay attention to their feet hygiene, walk barefoot, wash or clean their infected shoes or use other peoples shoes. Another things that can contribute to a nail fungus infection is if your skin's PH level is abnormal, you wear shoes that are too small thus damaging your toes, letting your feet stay wet, if you are a diabetic, or heredity. People who have noticed their toenails change to a yellow or black color and start to put out an awful small (usually do to debris that has started to accumulate under the infected nail), then they absolutely have a nail fungus infection. If you've acquired a toenail fungus infection in your toes, you have several options including: strong antispetics, natural home cures or oral prescription drug medications. You can't ignore a nail fungus infection since it can become more rooted and harder to get rid off. You should always visit a doctor for professional...more
More Nail Fungus questions please visit : http://www.healthbeautyfaq.com Does Vicks Vapor Rub really work for stubborn fastener fungus? I have this patch of white nail fungus on my toe and it have been there for over a year. I hear that vicks vapor rub will get rid of it. I just looked-for to make sure before I in actual fact tried...more
Most upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are viraland the majority of these are the results of infectionwith rhinoviruses of the picornavirus family. However,adenoviruses, coronaviruses, coxsackie viruses, echoviruses,influenza viruses, parainfluenza viruses and therespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can all cause upper...more
Acute bronchitisAcute bronchitis is common in smokers and in patientswith asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. However,it also occurs in otherwise healthy individuals, usually dueto viral infections. In both groups, when bacterial infectionoccurs, the bacteria most often incriminated are Strep,pneumoniae or H. influenzae.These infections cause anacute inflammation of the trachea and major airways, andas a consequence of this there is chest pain, commonlyexperienced as a raw feeling maximal on deep inspiration,as well as chest tightness. The patient may wheeze. Inpatients with pre-existing chronic airflow limitation thedevelopment of acute bronchitis can cause severe breathlessness.Acute bronchitis causes an irritating, persistentdry cough, although after 1 or 2 days patients producesmall amounts of mucoid thick sputum which subsequentlybecomes more plentiful and purulent. Appropriate antibiotictherapy is amoxycillin, erythromycin or tetracycline. Inpatients with chronic airflow limitation, aggressive therapywith bronchodilators is important, as acute bronchitis canprecipitate a worsening of respiratory failure.PNEUMONIAPneumonia remains an important clinical...more
There are many situations and irritations that can mean to be a nuisance in a person's life. These infections make the person miserable and they are usually quite difficult to get rid of. This is why it becomes all the more important to...more
Sometimes it's tough to establish if you've got a yeast irritation, or another sort of infections. The fungus Candida Albicans causes yeast infections. This fungus is present in our bodies and thrives in moist environments these kinds...more
If you decide to go to the dentist prior to the extraction experienced swelling with the face, enlarged gums, pain in your teeth under light force, as well as bleeding all over the extraction place, then you might currently have got an infection. If...more
A staph infection occurs when the staphylococcus bacteria go into the body thru a wound. Much of the time this bacteria is found on the skin or in the nose of very healthy people. It causes no trouble and the host isn't conscious the intruder is...more
An infection of the ear canal skin and of the outer ear, Swimmer's ear is alternatively called otitis externa. While otitis media (or "inner ear infections") often include symptoms such as nasal and chest congestion, these symptoms are not present in...more
The unmistakable honking sound of Canadian geese flying overhead is a sure sign of the end of Summer. Each year, these birds begin their migration to enjoy the weather in warmer regions.These pleasant sounds as well as many others will be lost to...more