Infectious Disease

Pinworms  Found all over the globeEggs are initially swallowed.  Worms live in the cecum and females travel through the anus at night in order to lay their eggs Clinical Presentation Few symptoms especially at firstItching around the anusRestless sleepAbdominal … [Read more...] about 102: Parasites and Change Your Approach

Candidiasis May affect the skin and/or the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines, or the vaginaRisk FactorsPoor hygieneHot and humid environmentAntibiotic therapyImmunosuppression Clinical Presentation Oropharyngeal candidiasis – (thrush)Sore and painful mouthBurning mouth or … [Read more...] about 101: Fungal infections, Test Questions and The 33 Days Program

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever A tick borne diseaseRickettsia rickettsiiCauses small vessel vasculitisCan cause serious damage to internal organs, can be lethalMy be found throughout the Western Hemisphere Clinical Presentation Initial symptomsHigh FeverNausea / vomitingSevere headacheMuscle … [Read more...] about 100: Bacterial Infections Part 2 & an app I’m loving

Gonococcal Infections Neisseria gonorrhoeae – Gram negative intracellular diplococciInfects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and menCan also infect the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, eyes, … [Read more...] about 099: Infectious Disease Part 2 & When It isn’t Easy

Botulism Clostridium botulinum – anaerobic organismToxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctionInfant botulismBetween the ages of 2 and 6 monthsFloppy babyCaused by ingesting spores - No honey during first one year of lifeAdult botulismCaused by ingesting sporeCanned … [Read more...] about 098: Bacterial Infection Part