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Respiratory Tract Infection

The following points highlight the top four types of respiratory tract infection. The types are: 1. Infections of Throat and Pharynx 2. Infection of Middle Ear and Sinuses 3. Infection of Trachea and Bronchus 4. Infections of Lungs. Respiratory Tract Infection: Type # 1. Infections of Throat and Pharynx: Sore Throat: It is an acute pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis; causes: A. [...]

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Common Nosocomial Infections: Types and Prevention

In this article we will discuss about Common Nosocomial Infections:- 1. Types of Common Nosocomial Infections 2. Prevention of Common Nosocomial Infections. Types of Common Nosocomial Infections: 1. Urinary tract infection: About 40% of hospital acquired infections occur in the urinary tract and are usually associated with catheterisation and instrumentation of urethra, bladder or kidneys. Initial infection is caused by [...]

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Short Notes on Antiseptics

The below mentioned article provides a short note on Antiseptics. Phenol Group Antiseptics: Lysol (liquor cresolis saponatus) and cresol (black and white fluid) are general powerful disinfectants. Lysol, in 3 per cent solution, is generally used for sterilising discarded cultures; Sudol is less toxic substitute for Lysol. Phenol (0.5 per cent solution) is effective in preserving sera; Chloroxylenol (Dettol) is [...]

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