Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A to Z of Anthrax

A. Anthrax: 

Anthrax is an acute disease caused by Bacteria Bacillus Anthracis, characterized by blackish ulcerative lesions on skin surface. It can be fatal especially inhalational form if remain untreated.


B. Bacillus Anthracis:

Bacillus Anthracis is the main culprit for causing anthrax. The bacterium lives in soil. It forms spores and may come to life from being dormant when necessary.

C. Cutaneous anthrax: 

Cutaneous or skin anthrax infection shows up a boil like lesion that eventually forms a blackish ulcer. It generally forms if any bruises or other lesions occur on skin surface. This type of anthrax can be fatal if remain untreated.


Thursday, September 16, 2010

General Procedures In First Aid

Today everybody knows the term of first aid. Sudden injury or illness can be fatal unless proper care is administered promptly. This prompt care is known as first aid. It does not replace the physician, but assists the victim until proper medical assistance can be obtained. Following procedures are applicable in the guidance to first aid.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Know your Doctor

You have got a disease (Don’t panic, but imagine!). So, you should go to a doctor for treatment. Medical terms seem complicated. But when they are broken up into their root parts (mostly Greek and Latin) they become comparatively simple. The following includes the lists of doctors describing their fields by translating those root parts so that you should know where to go. Let’s start: