Infections

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Tapeworm Infection (Beef)

The infection is particularly commno. The adult worm inhabits the human intestinal tract. The worm its typical ribbo shape and measures 4.5 to 9 m (15 to 30 ft). Egg-bearing proglottids are passed in the stool and ingested by cattle. The eggs hatch in the

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Tapeworm Infection (Pork)

T.solium infections are common. The adult T.solium measures 2.5 to 3 m (8 to 10 ft) in length and comprises a scolex armed with several hooklets and a body composed of 1000 proglottids. The life cycle resembles that of T.saginata except that hogs rather t

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Tetanus

Tetanus is caused by an exotoxin elaborated by Clostridium tetani. Tetanus may follow trivial as well as overtly contaminated wounds, drug addicts in particular are prone to develop tetanus, as are patients with burns or surgical wounds. Infection may als

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Throat sore

A sore throat is one of the most common of all medical conditions. If often marks the start of a cold or flu but it can also be just a localised infection, or irritation caused by persistent coughing or mucus running down the throat.

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Tinea

Tinea pedis is a dermatophyte infection of the feet, sometimes with concurrent bacterial infection. This very common, often chronic condition is frequently acquired where bathing facilities are shared, and infection is favoured by maceration. It is much c

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Tonsilitis

Tonsilitis is an acute infection of the tonsils. Streptococcus is the most common infecting organism, although tonsilitis can be caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and other organisms

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Toxoplasmosis

A generalised or CNS disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Asymptomatic infections are common; serologic surveys show that 7 to 80% of various populations are infected. The infection occurs worldwide; those at risk for severe disease are the developing fet

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Vulvovaginal Discharge

Vulvovaginal discharge is a common complaint for which many woman seek medical advice. There are numerous factors responsible for this condition. The appropriate management depends on establishing the correct diagnosis which, in most cases, can often be m

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