The following points highlight the top eight antiseptics which are used to destroy microorganisms. The antiseptics are: 1. Alcohols 2. Iodine 3. Phenolics and Related Compounds 4. Peroxides 5. Dyes 6. Heavy Metals 7. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds 8. Acids. Antiseptic # 1. Alcohols: Alcohols, such as isopropanol and ethanol, probably are the most widely used antiseptics. Alcohols are used to [...]
Two general types of immunity are recognized – natural immunity and acquired immunity. The word "immune" is derived from the Latin stem immuno, meaning safe, or free from. In its most general sense, the term implies a condition under which an individual is protected from disease. This does not mean, however, that one is immune to all diseases, but rather [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. General Features of Parasitic Infection 2. Factors Affecting the Shift from Parasitic Infection and Diseases 3. Examples. Features of Parasitic Infection: Some parasites (ectoparasites) live on the surface of the host and others (endoparasites) live inside the host. Some ectoparasites are important as disease agents in their own right (e.g. scabies mites) [...]