The following points highlight the four major types of infections. The types are: 1. Infection of Skin 2. Infection of Wounds 3. Infections of Burns 4. Infection of the Eyes. Type # 1. Infection of Skin: Clinical Types: Acne is caused by Propionibacterium acnes, anaerobic diphtherias, coagulase negative staphylococci and micrococci. Toxin of certain organism and free fatty acids may [...]
The below mentioned article provides a study note on Pathogens and Pathogenicity. Introduction to Microbial Pathogenicity: Sources and Spread of Infection in the Community: Pathology is the ability of the microbes to initiate the infection. It requires three tributes: (1) Transmissibility or communicability — from one host or reservoir to a fresh host; (2) Infectivity — the ability to breach [...]
In this article we will discuss about Sterilisation and Disinfection:- 1. Meaning of Sterilisation and Disinfection 2. Methods Affecting Sterilisation and Disinfection 3. High Pre-Vacuum Sterilizer 4. Sterilisation by Radiation 5. Sterilisation by Filtration 6. Chemical Agents of Disinfection 7. Sterilisation Methods in Dental Practice. Contents: Meaning of Sterilisation and Disinfection Methods Affecting Sterilisation and Disinfection High Pre-Vacuum Sterilizer Sterilisation [...]