The first cause is the mix of bacterial strains in the oral cavity, which are present at all times. Some are more aggressive than others. Allowing bacteria to remain in between the teeth undisturbed encourages bleeding, which fuels the bacteria. There are many types of calculus (tartar) that can form, dependent on the bacterial mix; … Read more
You can stop early gum disease (gingivitis) with regular oral hygiene. When it becomes advanced, you can only hope to control it and keep it from progressing. A big step, along with deep cleanings is the following. Much of this refers to controlling dental caries (cavities) but is just as effective at controlling periodontal disease. … Read more
What is Addison’s disease, and what causes it? While Addison’s disease is considered to be primary failure of the adrenal cortex to produce corticosteroids needed for response to stress, it is not the ONLY Addison’s disease. First, Addison’s disease of the adrenal gland was most often the result of destruction of the adrenal glands from … Read more
lyme disease symptoms: The most reliable way is clinically. If there is a history of tick adhesion followed by the “target” skin lesion, then you have Lyme disease at an early stage, and antibiotic treatment will be successful. Most symptoms of Lyme disease are non specific and in those cases, serology will be important in … Read more
nursing care plan for fever Care plan. Altered body temperature, secondary to infectious process, as evidenced by temperature greater than 100.5 degrees F, malaise, chills, lethargy. Nursing interventions are to provide fever reducing medications, cool compresses and oral fluids, and review progress notes and lab results. (You’re looking for a CBC, cultures, sputum cultures possibly … Read more
Influenza or flu is a contagious viral infection that attacks your nose throat and lungs it can cause fever chills runny nose sore throat cough muscle aches and fatigue. The flu virus is extremely small and only visible through electron microscopes inside the virus genetic material contains the information to make more copies of the … Read more
There are many species of bacteria. The mere presence of bacteria is different than infection and disease caused by bacteria. Staphylococcus lives harmlessly on the surface of the skin, and causes little concern when there. Some species of E. Coli live as normal flora in the gut ( while there are outside species of E. … Read more
I can say that with chickens in particular, early warning signs would be clicking when they breathe, clear discharge from their beak, poor body posture and unhealthy droppings etc. This is one reason that, particularly in winter, I sit in the coop and just listen to the birds breathing and observe their stance. They should … Read more
Disease causing microorganisms are called pathogens.Pathogens are biological agents that can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, parasites, worms, or prions. They disrupt the normal processes of the body to cause disease. Explained: Viruses:- are stray wisps of RNA or DNA in a protective shell. They have no separate life: they live and reproduce only by … Read more
Health Insurance in the United States Health insurance protects against illnesses, injuries, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Health Insurance One of the big costs in any household budget is health care. Health care can be very expensive and unaffordable. Health care is so expensive because illness can happen so quickly and unexpectedly. It is vital that … Read more
