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This 38-year-old man suffered for many years from
episodes of excruciating leg pains and intermittent tingling sensations in hisfingers. His older brother and maternal uncle had died of kidney disease.
68. fabry’s disease (angiokeratoma corporis diffusum)
An inborn error of glycosphingolipid catabolism
resulting from deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A. Transmitted by anX-linked recessive gene, the enzymatic defect causes widespread deposition of
glycosphingolipids, mainly ceramide trihexoside. Affected vessels becomenarrowed, and the consequent tissue ischemia presumably accounts for many of the
clinical features. Women usually are carriers.
The telltale sign of Fabry’s disease is the
angiokeratoma—distended capillaries protruding into a hyperkeratotic epidermis(image 3). These lesions appear as discrete, punctuate, purple-red papules
predominantly in the “bathing suit” area (images 1&2).
Another hallmark is pain, often debilitating, and
usually in the extremities. It may be constant or may occur in crises that lastfrom minutes to several days.
Additional manifestations include acroparesthesias,
cardiac abnormalities, and intracranial events. Renal failure is the usual causeof death.
Prevention is the most effective therapy; hence,
genetic counseling is essential.
Questions & Answers
how does Neisseria cause meningitis
is the branch of biology that deals with the study of microorganisms.
studies of microbes
Louisiaste
when we takee the specimen which lumbar,spin,
How bacteria create energy to survive?
Bacteria doesn't produce energy they are dependent upon their substrate in case of lack of nutrients they are able to make spores which helps them to sustain in harsh environments
_Adnan
But not all bacteria make spores, l mean Eukaryotic cells have Mitochondria which acts as powerhouse for them, since bacteria don't have it, what is the substitution for it?
Muhamad
they make spores
Louisiaste
what is sporadic nd endemic, epidemic
the significance of food webs for disease transmission
Abreham
food webs brings about an infection as an individual depends on number of diseased foods or carriers dully.
Mark
explain assimilatory nitrate reduction
Assimilatory nitrate reduction is a process that occurs in some microorganisms, such as bacteria and archaea, in which nitrate (NO3-) is reduced to nitrite (NO2-), and then further reduced to ammonia (NH3).
Elkana
This process is called assimilatory nitrate reduction because the nitrogen that is produced is incorporated in the cells of microorganisms where it can be used in the synthesis of amino acids and other nitrogen products
Elkana
Examples of thermophilic organisms
Give Examples of thermophilic organisms
Shu
advantages of normal Flora to the host
Prevent foreign microbes to the host
Abubakar
they provide healthier benefits to their hosts
ayesha
They are friends to host only when Host immune system is strong and become enemies when the host immune system is weakened . very bad relationship!
Mark
cell is the smallest unit of life
Fauziya
cell is the smallest unit of life
Akanni
cell is the structural and functional unit of life
Hasan
is the fundamental units of Life
Musa
what are emergency diseases
There are nothing like emergency disease but there are some common medical emergency which can occur simultaneously like Bleeding,heart attack,Breathing difficulties,severe pain heart stock.Hope you will get my point .Have a nice day ❣️
_Adnan
define infection ,prevention and control
Innocent
I think infection prevention and control is the avoidance of all things we do that gives out break of infections and promotion of health practices that promote life
Lubega
Heyy Lubega hussein where are u from?
_Adnan
which site have a normal flora
Many sites of the body have it
Skin
Nasal cavity
Oral cavity
Gastro intestinal tract
Safaa
skin,Oral,Nasal,GIt
Sadik
How can Commensal can Bacteria change into pathogen?
Sadik
How can Commensal Bacteria change into pathogen?
Sadik
what are the advantages of normal Flora to the host
Micheal
what are the ways of control and prevention of nosocomial infection in the hospital
Micheal
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OpenStax, Images of memorable cases: 50 years at the bedside. OpenStax CNX. Dec 08, 2008 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10449/1.7
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