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06/10/2025

Trichomonas refers to a type of protozoan parasite, most commonly known for causing an infection called trichomoniasis. The most common species associated with human infection is Trichomonas vaginalis. This parasite is primarily transmitted through sexual contact and can infect the uroge***al tract, affecting both men and women, though it tends to be more symptomatic in women.

Here’s a breakdown:

Symptoms in Women: They might experience vaginal discharge (often frothy, yellow-green), itching, burning during urination, discomfort during in*******se, and a strong odor.

Symptoms in Men: Many men are asymptomatic, but some may experience urethral discharge, itching, or burning during urination.

How it's Transmitted:

It spreads through unprotected sexual contact with an infected person. It's one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Treatment:

It’s usually treated with antibiotics, such as metronidazole or tinidazole, which are effective in clearing the infection.

05/10/2025

Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can exist in a variety of environments, from soil and water to inside the human body. They are microscopic, meaning they can't be seen without a microscope. Bacteria come in many shapes, such as spheres (cocci), rods (bacilli), and spirals (spirilla). While many bacteria are harmless and even beneficial (like those in our gut helping with digestion), some can cause infections.

When bacteria infect humans, they can cause illness by:

Releasing Toxins: Some bacteria produce harmful chemicals called toxins that can damage tissues or organs. For example, Clostridium botulinum produces botulinum toxin, which can cause botulism.

Invading Tissue: Some bacteria invade and multiply inside human tissues, causing inflammation and damage. This can lead to conditions like pneumonia (lungs infected by bacteria) or cellulitis (skin infection).

Compromising the Immune System: Certain bacteria can suppress or evade the immune system, allowing them to spread and cause disease. For example, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the cause of tuberculosis) can persist in the lungs and avoid being destroyed by the immune system.

Infections caused by bacteria in humans can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of bacteria, the part of the body affected, and the immune system’s response. Some common bacterial infections include:

Strep throat (caused by Streptococcus bacteria)

Tuberculosis (caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (often caused by Escherichia coli, or E. coli)

Pneumonia (can be caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, among others)

Bacterial infections are typically treated with antibiotics, but not all bacteria are susceptible to all antibiotics. This has led to concerns about antibiotic resistance, where bacteria evolve to become immune to certain drugs.

04/10/2025

1. Microfilaria are the microscopic larval forms of filarial worms, which are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes or other arthropods.

2. Filarial diseases:

Lymphatic filariasis (caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, or Brugia timori) can lead to severe swelling, usually in the legs, arms, or ge***al areas. This condition is known as elephantiasis.

Onchocerciasis (caused by Onchocerca volvulus) causes skin problems and can lead to blindness.

Loiasis (caused by Loa loa) is a less common infection but can cause symptoms like itching and visible migration of the worms under the skin.

3. How it works:

When an infected mosquito bites a person, it injects microfilariae into the bloodstream.

These larvae then mature into adult worms, which can live in the lymphatic system or under the skin, depending on the species.

In the bloodstream, they reproduce, and their offspring (microfilariae) circulate, often with periodic patterns.

4. Diagnosis:
Microfilariae can be detected through blood tests, typically by using a microscope to look for the tiny, thread-like larvae in blood samples. The timing of when the sample is taken is crucial, as microfilariae often appear in the blood at certain times of the day (e.g., night for lymphatic filariasis, midday for loiasis).

5. Treatment:
Filarial infections are treated with antiparasitic medications such as ivermectin (for onchocerciasis and loiasis) or diethylcarbamazine (DEC) for lymphatic filariasis.

02/10/2025

Typhoid is caused by a bacteria

Mosquito bite cannot cause typhoid

You can get typhoid from failing to wash your hands,

Typhoid is best confirmed from culture tests, not Widal tests

Learn more

🔑 What is Typhoid Fever?

Typhoid fever is a serious illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi.

It's common in areas with poor sanitation and is transmitted through contaminated food and water

🔑 Are there symptoms?

Yes!

- there’s the initial fever, headache, weakness, stomach pain, and loss of appetite.

- eventually, you get a evere symptoms like high fever, diarrhea or constipation, and rash (rose spots) may appear 🤧

🔑 Typhoid can spread

- through ingestion of food or water contaminated with f***s from an infected person.

- Poor hand hygiene and bad sanitation practices are serious contributors.

🔑 Diagnosis

An effective test for diagnosing typhoid fever is the blood culture, as it directly detects the presence of *Salmonella Typhi* in the bloodstream.

🔑 You can actually be typhoid free if you:

- Drink only clean water
- Avoid contaminated vegetables and fruits
- Ensure food is thoroughly cooked.
- Practice good hand hygiene.
- Vaccination is also available

🔑 Vaccinations

Two types of vaccines are available:
- Injectable vaccine (Vi polysaccharide vaccine) and
- Oral vaccine (live attenuated Ty21a vaccine)

02/10/2025

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