Facts: Leprosy

Article Abstract:

Leprosy is a chronic communicable disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which affects the skin, peripheral nerves and mucous membranes. Spread through respiratory droplets, close prolonged contact with a leprosy patient or through the placenta in the case of infants, it is diagnosed by thickened peripheral nerves, reduced sensation in hypopigmented areas of skin, and presence of bacilli in skin smears and biopsies, and can be treated with multidrug therapy.

Causes of, Leprosy, Disease/Disorder overview

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Cardiovascular examination: Part three: Auscultation of the heart

Article Abstract:

The procedure for routine in auscultation of heart is developed based on the normal heart sounds, related physiology and use of the stethoscope.

Auscultation, Heart function tests

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First aid: part 4 - treatment after inhalation of fumes

Article Abstract:

The article is about first-aid procedures for casualties who have inhaled fumes such as smoke, gases and toxic vapors.

Industrial Gas Manufacturing, Industrial gases, Carbon Monoxide, Health aspects, First aid in illness and injury, First aid, Smoke inhalation injuries, Smoke inhalation

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