The following points highlight the two main causes of actively acquired immunity. The causes are: 1. Infectious Agents 2. Vaccination. Actively Acquired Immunity: Cause # 1. Infectious Agents: Infectious Agents of two types: (a) Some Infections: Diphtheria, whooping cough, small pox and mumps induce a long lasting immunity, (b) Some Infections: Common cold and influenza confer immunity lasting for a short [...]
The below mentioned article provides a study note on Endocarditis and Septicaemia:- 1. Meaning of Endocarditis and Septicaemia 2. Types of Septicaemia 3. Complications of More Localised Infection 4. Causative Microorganisms of Septicaemia 5. Clinical Types 6. Endocarditis Associated with Intravenous Drug Abuses 7. Pathogenesis 8. Hospital Acquired Native-Valve Endocarditis and Other Details. Contents: Meaning of Endocarditis and Septicaemia Types [...]
In this article we will discuss about Genus Leptospira:- 1. Introduction to Genus Leptospira 2. Resistance of Genus Leptospira 3. Pathogenesis and Disease 4. Laboratory Diagnosis 5. Treatment. Contents: Introduction to Genus Leptospira Resistance of Genus Leptospira Pathogenesis and Disease of Genus Leptospira in Man Laboratory Diagnosis of Genus Leptospira Treatment of Genus Leptospira 1. Introduction to Genus Leptospira: Leptospirae [...]