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What are the factors Factors Predisposing to Fungal Infections?
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- Increased use of Corticosteroids
- Widespread use of Antibiotics
- Use of Anti-malignant drugs
- Use of immunosuppressants
- Debilitating Metabolic disorders like Diabetes mellitus
- Active state of AIDS
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Is desert fever a bacteria virus protists or fungi?
Desert fever is fungal.
How do you clean smelly shoes?
Shoes smell because of bacteria and fungus. A combo of anti-bacterial spray and anti-fungal foot powder will do the trick. Otherwise try cedarsoles (insoles made from antifungal cedarwood) to have an easy long-lasting effect.
Why do people go bald?
Obviously, baldness can be caused by physical removal of the hair by shaving and in stress disorders or with severe anxiety, it can be being pulled out by the individuals with an emotional condition (sometimes called trichotillomania). The most common benign form of baldness is male pattern baldness that is an inherited condition from either side of the family. It is also possible for some women to have hereditary baldness, although the patterns differ from male pattern baldness. Baldness can be an infrequent side effect of malnutrition, is present in radiation treatment or poisoning, and with chemotherapy or accidental exposure to some other chemicals that cause poisoning. Additional causes are fungal diseases; thyroid disorders; braids and ponytails pulled too tight too often; physiological "shocks to the system" like major surgery, pregnancy, high fever, and crash diets. Other more rare and infrequent conditions can also result in baldness of the head as well as hair on all parts of the body, such as alopecia areata. The exact cause is unknown, but it is likely an inherited genetic disorder that may be associated with autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own hair follicles.
What is a drug evaluation?
The crude drugs can be identified on the basis of their morphological, histological, and chemical characters called drug evaluation.The different techniques involved in standardization of crude drugs areMorphological and organoleptic evaluationIt refers to the evaluation of drugs by color, odor, taste, size, shape and special features like texture. This method allows more detailed examination of a drug and their identification by their known histological characters. Microscope by the virtue of its property to magnify, permits minute sections under study to enlarge so that, leaf constants, stomatal index, palisade ratio can be determined.Physical evaluationThese are rarely constant for crude drugs, but may help in evaluation with reference to moisture content, specific gravity, density, optic rotation, refractive index, melting point, viscosity, solubility etc.Chemical evaluationIt compromises of different chemical test and assays. The isolation, purification and identification of active constituents are the methods of evaluation. Quantitative chemical test such as acid value, saponification value etc are also covered under these techniques.Biological evaluationWhen the estimation of potency of crude drug or its preparations are done by means of measuring its effect on living organisms like bacteria, fungal growth, or animal tissue, it is known as biological effect of the drug, compared to the standard drug.By these methods a crude drug can be assessed and further clinical trial can be recommended
What are the different types of seasoning timber?
Seasoning of timberSeasoning is the name given to the methods of drying timberThere are two methods by which timber can be dried:(i) natural drying or air drying, and(ii) artificial drying.Air dryingAir-drying is the drying of timber by exposing it to the air. The technique of air-drying consists mainly of making a stack of sawn timber (with the layers of boards separated by stickers) on raised foundations, in a clean, cool, dry and shady place. Rate of drying largely depends on climatic conditions, and on the air movement (exposure to the wind). For successful air-drying, a continuous and uniform flow of air throughout the pile of the timber needs to be arranged. Coating the planks with any substance that is relatively impermeable to moisture can control the rate of loss of moisture; ordinary mineral oil is usually quite effective. Coating the ends of logs with oil or thick paint, improves their quality upon drying. Wrapping planks or logs in materials, which will allow some movement of moisture, generally works very well provided the wood is first treated against fungal infection by coating in petrol/gasoline or oil. Mineral oil will generally not soak in more than 1-2 mm below the surface and is easily removed by planning when the timber is suitably dry.Natural seasoning of timberKiln dryingThe process of kiln drying consists basically of introducing heat. This may be directly, using natural gas and/or electricity or indirectly, through steam-heated heat exchangers, although solar energy is also possible. In the process, deliberate control of temperature, relative humidity and air circulation is provided to give conditions at various stages (moisture contents or times) of drying the timber to achieve effective drying. For this purpose, the timber is stacked in chambers, called wood drying kilns, which are fitted with equipment for manipulation and control of the temperature and the relative humidity of the drying air and its circulation rate through the timber stackKiln drying provides a means of overcoming the limitations imposed by erratic weather conditions. In kiln drying as in air drying, unsaturated air is used as the drying medium. Almost all commercial timbers of the world are dried in industrial kilns. A comparison of air drying, conventional kiln and solar drying is given below:1. Timber can be dried to any desired low moisture content by conventional or solar kiln drying, but in air drying, moisture contents of less than 18% are difficult to attain for most locations.2. The drying times are considerably less in conventional kiln drying than in solar kiln drying, followed by air-drying.1. This means that if capital outlay is involved, this capital is just sitting there for a longer time when air-drying is used. On the other hand, installing an industrial kiln, to say nothing of maintenance and operation, is expensive.2. In addition, wood that is being air-dried takes up space, which could also cost money.3. In air-drying, there is little control over the drying elements, so drying degrade cannot be controlled.Air-drying is the drying of timber by exposing it to the air. The technique of air-drying consists mainly of making a stack of sawn timber (with the layers of boards separated by stickers) on raised foundations, in a clean, cool, dry and shady place. Rate of drying largely depends on climatic conditions, and on the air movement (exposure to the wind). For successful air-drying, a continuous and uniform flow of air throughout the pile of the timber needs to be arranged. Coating the planks with any substance that is relatively impermeable to moisture can control the rate of loss of moisture; ordinary mineral oil is usually quite effective. Coating the ends of logs with oil or thick paint, improves their quality upon drying. Wrapping planks or logs in materials, which will allow some movement of moisture, generally works very well provided the wood is first treated against fungal infection by coating in petrol/gasoline or oil. Mineral oil will generally not soak in more than 1-2 mm below the surface and is easily removed by planning when the timber is suitably dry.Natural seasoning of timberKiln dryingThe process of kiln drying consists basically of introducing heat. This may be directly, using natural gas and/or electricity or indirectly, through steam-heated heat exchangers, although solar energy is also possible. In the process, deliberate control of temperature, relative humidity and air circulation is provided to give conditions at various stages (moisture contents or times) of drying the timber to achieve effective drying. For this purpose, the timber is stacked in chambers, called wood drying kilns, which are fitted with equipment for manipulation and control of the temperature and the relative humidity of the drying air and its circulation rate through the timber stackKiln drying provides a means of overcoming the limitations imposed by erratic weather conditions. In kiln drying as in air drying, unsaturated air is used as the drying medium. Almost all commercial timbers of the world are dried in industrial kilns. A comparison of air drying, conventional kiln and solar drying is given below:1. Timber can be dried to any desired low moisture content by conventional or solar kiln drying, but in air drying, moisture contents of less than 18% are difficult to attain for most locations.2. The drying times are considerably less in conventional kiln drying than in solar kiln drying, followed by air-drying.1. This means that if capital outlay is involved, this capital is just sitting there for a longer time when air-drying is used. On the other hand, installing an industrial kiln, to say nothing of maintenance and operation, is expensive.2. In addition, wood that is being air-dried takes up space, which could also cost money.3. In air-drying, there is little control over the drying elements, so drying degrade cannot be controlled.
What are the factors affect the growth of the plant?
Water, sunlight and soil nutrients (especially nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but others as well) are the main factors affecting the growth of a plant. Other factors are bacterial and fungal infections, and insect and other animal interference.
What area of the US is known for fungal infections?
Fungal infections would be found in the warmer part of the US. In that warmer section the more humid part would have the most fungal infections.
How are dermatologic fungal infections generally identified?
Dermatologic fungal infections are usually described by their location on the body
Grisefulvin is effective in treating which type of infections?
fungal infections
Can you get a lung fungal infection from filing on toes that have fungal infections?
YES
How are bacterial and fungal infections treated?
They are treated with antibiotics. <-----------Fungal infections are NOT treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics only kill bacteria.
What is myocology?
study of fungal infections
Are Fungal infections are more common than bacterial or viral infections?
No
Is Chloramphenicol used to treat fungal infections?
Chloramphenicol is used to treat bacterial infections. Some infections are incorrectly assumed to be fungal infections but may actually be bacterial infections. It is best to be sure by testing for the specific cause of the infection.
How do micro organism that fungal infections enter the body?
A microorganism that can cause fungal infections can enter the body through means such as inhalation and broken skin.
What is metronidazole used to treat?
Metronidazole is an anti-fungal medication typically used to treat yeast infections. In general, fungal infections in domestic mammals are uncommon, but this tends to be a first-choice drug when a fungal infection is diagnosed.
What is fluconazole?
Fluconazole is similar to an antibiotic but it treats fungal infections rather than pathogens. It can be used as an intravenous drug to treat systemic fungal infections, or as a cream for example to treat topical localised fungal infections. A common example of a fungal infection is thrush (candidiasis) which can effect mucous membranes in areas such as the mouth or vagina. Athletes foot (tinea pedis) is another example of a fungal infection. Some fungal infections can be very serious causing septicaemia, but mostly they are localised and uncomfortable, but easily treated.
