Infectious diseases are generally spread through air, through water, through sexual contact, through vectors (e.g., mosquito), through physical contact with affected person, through articles or formite borne (bedding, utensils, clothes, etc.) of use of affected person.
Infectious diseases are generally spread through air, through water, through sexual contact, through vectors (e.g., mosquito), through physical contact with affected person, through articles or formite borne (bedding, utensils, clothes, etc.) of use of affected person.
When we fall sick, one or more organ-systems do not function normally. As a result, we lose appetite and do not have proper digestion and absorption of food. Sickness makes us weak. Therefore, we are advised to take bland and nourishing food during sickness. Such a food is easily digested and replenRead more
When we fall sick, one or more organ-systems do not function normally. As a result, we lose appetite and do not have proper digestion and absorption of food. Sickness makes us weak. Therefore, we are advised to take bland and nourishing food during sickness. Such a food is easily digested and replenish our lost vitamins, minerals and other nutrients along with energy.
In case of jaundice, there would be long term effects on our body. Jaundice is the result of a disease called hepatitis, caused by a virus. In jaundice, our Liver is affected and it takes more time to recover from this disease by taking proper treatment under supervision of doctor. In contrast to jaRead more
In case of jaundice, there would be long term effects on our body. Jaundice is the result of a disease called hepatitis, caused by a virus. In jaundice, our Liver is affected and it takes more time to recover from this disease by taking proper treatment under supervision of doctor. In contrast to jaundice, lice can be removed
easily with short treatment and so is the acne. Both of these do not produce long term effects on the body.
The following three symptoms indicate our disease and urge us to go to see doctor: 1. having headache, shivering and body temperature 2. having diarrhoea (loose-motions), and 3. having a wound with pus. If only one of the above three symptoms were present, we still would have to consult doctor. It iRead more
The following three symptoms indicate our disease and urge us to go to see doctor:
1. having headache, shivering and body temperature
2. having diarrhoea (loose-motions), and
3. having a wound with pus.
If only one of the above three symptoms were present, we still would have to consult doctor. It is so because all the three symptoms made us uncomfortable and bed-ridden for sometimes due to attack of some diseases.
What are the different means by which infectious diseases are spread?
Infectious diseases are generally spread through air, through water, through sexual contact, through vectors (e.g., mosquito), through physical contact with affected person, through articles or formite borne (bedding, utensils, clothes, etc.) of use of affected person.
Infectious diseases are generally spread through air, through water, through sexual contact, through vectors (e.g., mosquito), through physical contact with affected person, through articles or formite borne (bedding, utensils, clothes, etc.) of use of affected person.
See lessWhy we are normally advised to take bland and nourishing food when we are sick?
When we fall sick, one or more organ-systems do not function normally. As a result, we lose appetite and do not have proper digestion and absorption of food. Sickness makes us weak. Therefore, we are advised to take bland and nourishing food during sickness. Such a food is easily digested and replenRead more
When we fall sick, one or more organ-systems do not function normally. As a result, we lose appetite and do not have proper digestion and absorption of food. Sickness makes us weak. Therefore, we are advised to take bland and nourishing food during sickness. Such a food is easily digested and replenish our lost vitamins, minerals and other nutrients along with energy.
See lessIn which of the following cases do you think the long term effects on your health are likely to be most unpleasant? * If you get jaundice; * If you get lice; * If you get acne. Why?
In case of jaundice, there would be long term effects on our body. Jaundice is the result of a disease called hepatitis, caused by a virus. In jaundice, our Liver is affected and it takes more time to recover from this disease by taking proper treatment under supervision of doctor. In contrast to jaRead more
In case of jaundice, there would be long term effects on our body. Jaundice is the result of a disease called hepatitis, caused by a virus. In jaundice, our Liver is affected and it takes more time to recover from this disease by taking proper treatment under supervision of doctor. In contrast to jaundice, lice can be removed
See lesseasily with short treatment and so is the acne. Both of these do not produce long term effects on the body.
List any three reasons why you would think that you are sick and ought to see a doctor. If only one of these symptoms were present would you still go to the doctor? Why or why not?
The following three symptoms indicate our disease and urge us to go to see doctor: 1. having headache, shivering and body temperature 2. having diarrhoea (loose-motions), and 3. having a wound with pus. If only one of the above three symptoms were present, we still would have to consult doctor. It iRead more
The following three symptoms indicate our disease and urge us to go to see doctor:
See less1. having headache, shivering and body temperature
2. having diarrhoea (loose-motions), and
3. having a wound with pus.
If only one of the above three symptoms were present, we still would have to consult doctor. It is so because all the three symptoms made us uncomfortable and bed-ridden for sometimes due to attack of some diseases.
Are the answers to the above questions necessarily the same or different? Why?
Answers of above questions (1,2) are interconnected but different. It is because being disease free does not mean is healthy.
Answers of above questions (1,2) are interconnected but different. It is because being disease free does not mean is healthy.
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