What is rubella? Rubella is also called German Measles or 3-Day Measles (because it forms a skin rash that last for 3 days ); it is one of the TORCH syndrome. Rubella is caused by a virus known as Rubella virus which is a spherical, enveloped RNA virus Rubella Epidemiology Rubella disease can occur sporadically but epidemics may …
What is planning? The concept of planning is a complex phenomenon that has attracted many definitions. However, a review of a number of definitions from early works of administrators and social scientists led to the identification of the following school of thoughts: Different Definitions of Planning Definition of Planning as a Basic …
Flaps in dermatology or surgery are body tissues transferred from donor sites to the recipient area with their blood supply. The part of a flap that contains the blood supply is called a Pedicle and serves as the base. Indications for making Flaps When a cover for a defect is needed, a …
The major difference between grafts and flaps is whether a tissue is harvested with its blood supply or it was not harvested with its blood supply and has to be vascularized at the recipient site. If it has its blood supply, then it is called a Flap. If it does not have its blood …
Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis, also called Espundia is a type of leishmaniasis where there is involvement of the skin and mucous membranes both being affected by lesions. Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania braziliensis (only in 3 to 10 percentof infections) which occurs only in Central America and South America and the infection is transmitted by sandfly which serves as …
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a type of leishmaniasis caused by different species of leishmania parasites depending on the geographical location of the species and it is transmitted by a sandfly. This infection affects the skin and forms nodules and ulcers. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Epidemiology The old World cutaneous leishmaniasis (also called Oriental sore or Delhi boil) is caused by Leishmania …
Urban sprawl which is also called suburban sprawl or sprawl has been an alarming situation facing agricultural land use in many developed and developing nations. Urban sprawl is an occurrence that has attracted much national interest in recent years. It is not only an issue of land use, but also a legal, …
What is Kala azar? Kala azar (also called Visceral Leishmaniasis or Black Sickness or Black Fever) is a disease caused by different species of Leishmania parasite named Leishmania donovani, Leishmania chagasi and Leishmania infantum; it is the most severe clinical form of Leishmaniasis. Kala azar is transmitted by the Female Phlobotine Sandfly. Kala azar Epidemiology Visceral leishmaniasis is endemic in some …