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. [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO):- 1. Causes of PUO 2. Infection of PUO 3. Laboratory Diagnosis. Causes of PUO: The most common causes of prolonged PUO are: (a) Chronic infections; (b) Tumours, (c) Connective tissue disorders; (d) Granulomatous diseases (e) Drug hypersensitivity reactions (Table 94.1): Infection of PUO: Aetiology: As a cause [...]