Pathology

Amyloidosis Write a short note on Amyloidosis. Or Write a short answer on amyloidosis. Answer: Amyloidosis is the term used for a group of diseases characterized by the extracellular deposition of a fibrillar proteinaceous substance called amyloid. Classification of Amyloidosis Primary Amyloidosis Biochemical Composition: AL protein Associated Organ: … [Read more...] about Amyloidosis

HIV Transmission Write the routes of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus. Or Write short notes on routes of spread of HIV infection. Answer: Transmission of HIV infection occurs by following routes: Sexual transmission: Sexual contact is the main mode of spread and constitutes 75% of all cases of HIV transmission. Most cases of AIDS in the … [Read more...] about HIV Transmission

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Question 1. Write In Brief About Routes Of Transmission Of Hiv In Relation To Dentistry. Answer: The routes of transmission of HIV in relation to dentistry are as follows: By using contaminated needles in the mucous membrane of the mouth. By using unsterilized partial dentures and fixed dentures. By using unsterilized dental … [Read more...] about Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Laboratory Diagnosis Of Amyloidosis Write a note on laboratory diagnosis of amyloidosis. Answer: Laboratory Diagnosis Of Amyloidosis Biopsy examination: Histologic examination of biopsy material is the commonest and confirmatory method for diagnosis in a suspected case of amyloidosis. Biopsy of an obviously affected organ is likely to offer the best results, For … [Read more...] about Laboratory Diagnosis Of Amyloidosis

Autoimmune Disease Write a short note on autoimmune disease. Answer: Autoimmunity is a state in which the body’s immune system fails to distinguish between ‘self’ and ‘non-self and reacts by the formation of autoantibodies against one’s own tissue antigens. Normally, the immune system of the body is able to distinguish self from non-self antigens by the following … [Read more...] about Autoimmune Disease