Granulomatous Lesions Question 1. Write a short note on granulomatous lesions. Answer: Classification of granulomatous lesions or diseases Specific or Infective Type Bacterial Tuberculosis Leprosy Syphilis Granuloma inguinale Brucellosis Cat scratch disease Tularemia Glanders Actinomycosis. Fungal Blastomycosis … [Read more...] about Granulomatous Lesions
Cervicofacial Actinomycosis
Cervicofacial Actinomycosis Write a short note on cervicofacial actinomycosis. Answer: Cervicofacial actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous suppurative and fibrosing disease caused by anaerobic or microaerophilic, Gram-positive, non-acid fast, branched filamentous bacteria. Cervicofacial actinomycosis Pathogenesis The infection enters from the tonsils, carious … [Read more...] about Cervicofacial Actinomycosis
Syphilis
Syphilis Write short notes on the types and stages of syphilis. Answer: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum. Types of Syphilis Acquired. Congenital Stages of Syphilis Acquired syphilis is divided into three stages, i.e.: Primary Secondary Tertiary Syphilis Primary Syphilis Lesion of primary syphilis … [Read more...] about Syphilis
Macrophages In Inflammation
Macrophages In Inflammation Question 1. Write a brief on the role of macrophages in inflammation. Answer: Following is the role of macrophages in inflammation: Phagocytosis (cell eating) and pinocytosis (cell drinking). Macrophages on activation by lymphokines released by T lymphocytes or by non-immunologic stimuli elaborate a variety of biologically active … [Read more...] about Macrophages In Inflammation
Complications Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Complications Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Question 1. Write down the fate and complications of tuberculosis. Answer: Fate of Tuberculosis The fate of tuberculosis is divided into two parts i.e. The Fate of primary tuberculosis The fate of secondary tuberculosis. Complications of pulmonary tuberculosis Fate of Primary Tuberculosis Lesions of primary … [Read more...] about Complications Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis