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Topic: Carry out infection Prevention and control Infection Infection is the successful invasion and multiplication of micro-organism in the body to cause disease. There are many different species of micro-organisms that affect the human body as a host and cause a disease. Some of the factors involved in transmission of infection are as follows; Reservoir…

BNS 111: Anatomy & Physiology – Skin Notes BNS 111: Anatomy & Physiology SEMESTER I – Skin Skin Structure, Appendages, and Adaptations The skin, also known as the integument or cutaneous membrane, is the largest organ of the body. It’s a complex organ system that covers the entire external surface of the body, acting as…

BNS 111: Anatomy & Physiology – Cell and Tissues Notes (Part 1) BNS 111: Anatomy & Physiology SEMESTER I – Cell and Tissues Cell Theory Alright, let’s dive into the microscopic world that makes up our bodies, starting with the fundamental concept of theCell Theory. This theory is one of the cornerstones of biology and…

BNS 111: Anatomy & Physiology – Introduction Notes BNS 111: Anatomy & Physiology SEMESTER I – Introduction Key definitions and Levels of Organization Alright, let’s start with the very basics of studying the body. When we talk about Anatomy, we are talking about the **structure** of the body. Think of it like building a house…

PYELONEPHRITIS The term “Pyelonephritis” originates from Greek: “Pyelum” (or “Pyelos”) meaning renal pelvis. “Nephros” meaning kidney. “-itis” meaning inflammation. Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney parenchyma (the functional tissue) and the renal pelvis (the collecting system).  It is fundamentally an upper urinary tract infection (UTI). It most commonly results from an ascending infection, where…

General Paralysis of the Insane (GPI) General Paralysis of the Insane (GPI), also known as general paresis, paralytic dementia, or syphilitic paresis, is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder classified as an organic mental disorder.  It is a late-stage manifestation of untreated syphilis, resulting from chronic meningoencephalitis and progressive cerebral atrophy. GPI primarily affects the frontal and…

TRACTION Traction is a pull exerted on the part of the limb against a pull of compared strength in the opposite direction. This is a system in fracture management in which a continuous pull is applied and maintained on a limb or other parts of the body by the use of cords and weights. It…