Cancrum Oris (Noma): The Role Of Nutrition In Management Write short note on cancrum oris. Answer. It is also called as NOMA or gangrenous stomatitis. It is a rapidly spreading gangrene of oral and facial tissues occurring in deliberated or nutritionally defiient person. The disease is caused by Borrelia vincentii and fusiformis bacteria. "Noma and … [Read more...] about Cancrum Oris (Noma): The Role Of Nutrition In Management
Gas Gangrene – Symptoms & Causes
Gas Gangrene - Symptoms & Causes Gas Gangrene Defiition: This is a spreading infective gangrene of the muscles characterized by collection of gas in the muscles and subcutaneous tissue. As this condition is caused by Clostridium infection, it is also called ‘Clostridium myonecrosis’. Gas Gangrene Etiology Gas gangrene is caused by Clostridium perfringens which is … [Read more...] about Gas Gangrene – Symptoms & Causes
Rhesus Incompatibility: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Rhesus Incompatibility: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments Question 1. Write briefly on the Rhesus (Rh) blood group. Answer. The Rhesus blood group was discovered by Landsteiner and Weiner in 1940. Rh antigen system has three closely linked gene loci, coding for D antigen (there is no d antigen), C and/or c antigen, and E and/or e antigen. Thus, the antigens produced are … [Read more...] about Rhesus Incompatibility: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
Hypovolemic Shock Treatment & Management
Hypovolemic Shock Treatment & Management Classify hemorrhages. Management of hypovolemic shock. Complications of blood transfusion. Answer. Classification of Hemorrhage Depending upon the nature of the vessel involved: Arterial hemorrhage: Bright red, jet out. Pulsation of the artery can be seen. It can be easily controlled as it is … [Read more...] about Hypovolemic Shock Treatment & Management
Blood Coagulation: Understanding the Factors and Stages of Clotting
Blood Coagulation: Understanding the Factors and Stages of Clotting Write a short note on coagulation. Answer. It is the spontaneous arrest of the bleeding. Following are the factors which are involved in the mechanism of coagulation of blood: "Understanding blood coagulation through FAQs: Factors and stages explained" Factor I—Fibrinogen Factor II—Prothrombin … [Read more...] about Blood Coagulation: Understanding the Factors and Stages of Clotting