The human body has got several mechanisms to combat infections due to pathogenic organisms. It should be realised that many harmless organisms live in symbiosis in our body in the upper respiratory tract, in the lower bowels and in the skin. These may occasionally infect the tissues when the resistance is extremely low or viral infections have devitalised mucosal membrane. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Poisoning 2. Diagnosis of Poisoning 3. Clinical Picture 4. Treatment. Introduction to Poisoning: In a study carried out by the authors in NRS Medical College Hospital, Calcutta (1975) it was observed that 469 cases of poisoning cases were admitted in a year, total admission from all causes being 30,287. These [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Snake Bite 2. Pathogenesis of Snake Bite 3. Clinical Symptoms 4. Treatment. Introduction to Snake Bite: The snakes are among the most widely distributed reptiles. They inhabit all tropical, subtropical and most temperate zones of the earth. As a result of this broad distribution and their relatively great numbers, there [...]