Tag: neet
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Tuberculosis (TB) – NEET
Causative organism: Mycobacterium tuberculosis This bacteria releases tuberculin which produces the disease. Symptoms: Fever Pain in chest Sweating Rapid pulse Cough TREATMENT: BCG Vaccine is provided.
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Tetanus (Lock Jaw) – NEET
CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Clostridium tetani MODE OF INFECTION: Clostridium tetani lives in the intestine of horse and many other animals and do not infect them. Through the animal dung the spores are released in the soil. Through cuts or wounds present in the humans the spores are carried to the man. Thus once the spore enter…
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DIPTHERIA – NEET
CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Corynebacterium diphtheriae Affects child upto 5 years of age. SYMPTOMS: Mild fever Sore throat Vomiting Headache Nasal discharge have blood in it. When throat and tonsil shows a grey membrane that can result in difficulty in breathing. It can be fatal if not examined on time. Preventive measure: To give vaccination to a…
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CHOLERA – NEET
CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Vibrio cholera MODE OF INFECTION: Contaminated food or drink taken orally SYMPTOMS: Watery white stools Repeated vomiting Frequent passing of stools. TREATMENT: ORS (Oral rehydration Solution) is considered effective as most of the electrolytes and water is removed from the body.
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Typhoid – 12th & NEET
CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Salmonella typhi (gram negative bacteria, a non- spore forming bacillus) MODE OF INFECTION: Through direct contact, food, excreta from the carrier. ORGANS INFECTED: Small Intestine & Colon. INCUBATION PERIOD: 12-72 hrs. SYMPTOMS: Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Water stool Persistence increase in Fever Blood mixed with stool. Enteric fever DIAGNOSIS: Widal Test It determines…