Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Cholera

Cholera
 

Cholera is an excruciating, diarrhea illness reason by contamination of the intestine with the bacterium Vi brio cholera. The infection is often mild. Approximately severe disease characterized one in 20 infected persons has   profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and leg cramps. In these persons, rapid loss of body fluids leads to dehydration and shock. if unable  to treatment,death may be occur within few hours.
How cholera work ?

If anybody  drink or eat food which is mixed with cholera bacterium he will become affected with this disease.This disease rapidly spread in this area.We should not drink water which is mixed with cholera bacterium.

This bacterium may also can found in river and pond water. If anybody affected by this disease he should go to doctor for treatment.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Brucellosis

Brucellosis


Brucellosis is a disease caused by the bacteria of the genus Brucella. These bacteria are found among animals, and they cause disease in  different vertebrates. Sheep, goats, cattle, deer, elk, pigs, dogs, and several other animals affect by the various Brucella species. Human become infected when they  contact with animals or animal products which are affeced with this bacteria. In humans brucellosis can cause a row of symptoms that are the same to the flu and may include headaches,sweats,fever, back pains, and physical weakness.
How much common is brucellosis?
Brucellosis is not very common in united states,where 100 to 150. But brucellosis can be found where animal disease are common.
Where is brucellosis usually found?
Although brucellosis can be found worldwide,it is common where . Areas currently listed as high risk are the Mediterranean Basin ( Southern France, Italy, Greece,Portugal, Spain, Turkey, North Africa), South and Central America, Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Unpasteurized cheeses, sometimes called "village cheeses," from these areas may represent a particular risk for tourists.
Can brucellosis be spread from person to person?
Usualy brucellosis do not spread from person to person . Mothers who are breast-feeding may transmit the infection to their infants. Sexual transmission has also been reported. For both sexual and breast-feeding transmission, if the infant or person at risk is treated for brucellosis, their risk of becoming infected will probably be eliminated within 3 days.
How is brucellosis diagnosed?
Brucellosis is diagnosed in a laboratory by finding Brucella organisms in samples of blood or bone marrow. Also, blood tests can be done to detect antibodies against the bacteria. If this method is used, two blood samples should be collected 2 weeks apart.
Is there a treatment for brucellosis?
Yes, but treatment can be difficult. Doctors can prescribe effective antibiotics. Usually, doxycycline and rifampin are used in combination for 6 weeks to prevent reoccuring infection. Depending on the timing of treatment and severity of illness, recovery may take a few weeks to several months. Mortality is low (<2%), and is usually associated

Monday, January 09, 2012

Anthrax



Anthrax is a dangerous  infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax most commonly take place in wild and domestic lower vertebrates (cattle, sheep, goats, camels, antelopes). Human also affected by this disease if the touch affected animal.
whic kind of people get it?

In agriculturel region anthrax can be found. Asia, South and Central America, Southern and Eastern Europe,  Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East is the common place where anthrax can attack. When anthrax affects humans, it is usually due to an occupational exposure to infected animals or their products. Workers who are exposed to dead animals and animal products from other countries where anthrax is more common may become infected with B. anthracis (industrial anthrax). Anthrax in wild livestock has occurred in the United States.
Can anthrax be spread from person-to-person?

Anthrax is simply not spread from person to person. Communicability is not a concern in managing or visiting with patients with inhalation anthrax.
 anthrax vaccine:
The anthrax vaccine is manufactured and distributed by BioPort, Corporation, Lansing, Michigan. The vaccine is a cell-free filtrate vaccine, which means it contains no dead or live bacteria in the preparation. The final product contains no more than 2.4 mg of aluminum hydroxide as adjuvant. Anthrax vaccines intended for animals should not be used in humans