Diseases

Question: Diseases?? hey guys i was lying on my lounge the other day when my rabbit jumped up and licked my face, he licked my lips, my question is that can i catch any diseases or illnesses from this. i am 18yr male and the rabbit is 6yrs old male.

Answer: If the rabbit has Rabies, AIDS/HIV or Hepatitis, then I would be scared, but you really can't catch anything else from it.

Question: What diseases can be cured by stem cells and how would the cells cure those specific diseases? I need to know which diseases can be cured by Stem Cell treatment. I know that Parkinson's disease can be cured by this form of treatment but I need two other examples. I also need to know exactly how the cells will treat those specific diseases such as how the stem cells would target the motor cortex, causing a more sufficient amount of dopamine to be formed when treating Parkinson's disease. Thanks, Cat.

Answer: There are many hurdles before stem cell implantation can be a potential cure or treatment for Parkinson's disease. At this point skin cells have been used but the long term results are not in yet. Other conditions with a cure potential include diabetes type 1 (juvenile diabetes), ALS, Huntington's disease, Becker Muscular dystrophy (BMD), Down Syndrome, adenpsone deaminase deficiency (ADA-SCID), Gaucher disease type III, Schechman-Bodian-Diamons syndromw (SBDS) There is stem cell treatment for Crohn's disease. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/139774.php Additional reading (I can't do all of your homework) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080807130834.htm Proprietaty stem cells can prevent vision loss - retina protection: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127718.php You can also read this one about PD: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/141418.php The 2nd part of your question can be searched in a normal fashion. If I find time, I'll check it too.

Question: What diseases would have the symptom of coughing up blood or blood in the phlegm? This is not a symptom of my own so please don't tell me to go to the doctor, it is for a piece of work I have to do for College. If you could tell me the name of a disease/ diseases that cause this, preferably not consumption or TB, a little about it and other symptoms it would be a massive help! If you could also include treatment options and how serious a disease it is that would also be fantastic! Hope you can help! Thanks!

Answer: First: spitting up blood is clinically known as: HEMOPTYSIS (bloody sputum, spit) Yes, pneumonia is the most likely, but...... The following is from my medical e-book (I'm a nursing student) "Blood in the sputum (hemoptysis) is most often seen in clients with chronic bronchitis or lung cancer. Clients with tuberculosis, pulmonary infarction, bronchial adenoma, or lung abscess may have grossly bloody sputum." Also the end stage of cycstic fibrosis will present with hemoptysis. a biggie in the hospital is: PULMONARY EMBOLISM PATHOPHYSIOLOGY A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a collection of particulate matter (solids, liquids, or gaseous substances) that enters venous circulation and lodges in the pulmonary vessels. Large emboli obstruct pulmonary blood flow, leading to decreased systemic oxygenation, pulmonary tissue hypoxia, and potential death. Any substance can cause an embolism, but a blood clot is the most common. Pulmonary embolism is the most common acute pulmonary disease (90%) among hospitalized clients. In most people with PE, a blood clot from a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) breaks loose from one of the veins in the legs or the pelvis. The thrombus breaks off, travels through the vena cava and right side of the heart, and then lodges in a smaller blood vessel in the lung. Platelets collect with the embolus, triggering the release of substances that cause blood vessel constriction. Widespread pulmonary vessel constriction and pulmonary hypertension impair gas exchange. Deoxygenated blood shunts into the arterial circulation, causing hypoxemia. About 12% of clients with PE do not have hypoxemia. Pulmonary embolism affects at least 500,000 people a year in the United States, about 10% of whom die. Many die within 1 hour of the onset of symptoms or before the diagnosis has even been suspected. For clients with a known risk for PE, small doses of prophylactic subcutaneous heparin may be prescribed every 8 to 12 hours. Heparin prevents excessive coagulation in clients immobilized for a prolonged period, after trauma or surgery, or when restricted to bedrest. Occasionally, a drug to reduce platelet aggregation, such as clopidogrel (Plavix), is used in place of heparin. A smaller one that popped up in the book: GOODPASTURE'S SYNDROME PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Goodpasture's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which autoantibodies are made against the glomerular basement membrane and neutrophils. The two organs with the most damage are the lungs and the kidney. Lung damage is manifested as pulmonary hemorrhage. Kidney damage manifests as glomerulonephritis that may rapidly progress to complete renal failure (see Chapters 74 and 75). Unlike other autoimmune disorders, Goodpasture's syndrome occurs most often in adolescent or young adult men. The exact cause or triggering agent is unknown. COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT Goodpasture's syndrome usually is not diagnosed until serious lung and/or kidney problems are present. Manifestations include shortness of breath, hemoptysis (bloody sputum), decreased urine output, weight gain, generalized nondependent edema, hypertension, and tachycardia. Chest x-rays show areas of consolidation. The most common cause of death is uremia as a result of renal failure. Spontaneous resolution of Goodpasture's syndrome has occurred but is rare. Interventions focus on reducing the immune-mediated damage and performing some type of renal supportive therapy.

Question: What diseases can you get from cutting yourself with a rusty knife? This is a question from a growing nurse. I've always wondered if you really can get a disease from a rusty knife or any rust and what kind of diseases you can get.

Answer: staph aureus and staph epidermidis are commonly found on the skin and are responsible for most infected wounds. methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA) is becoming a serious problem. tetanus (clostridium tetani) is also a possibility but is usually not a problem with superficial cuts that bleed a lot. infected wounds not treated properly can become gangrenous (clostridium perfringens). clostridium bacteria are anaerobic which means that require a lack of oxygen to grow. poor circulation or elevating an infected foot may lead to gangrene due to the lack of oxygen in the infected area. if a person touches the cut with unclean hands, e. coli could infect the wound.

Question: What diseases should a new cat coming into an established cattery be tested for? I have established a small cattery, a couple of kittens from the same breeder now i want to bring in another from a different breeder. My vet said my kittens were disease free and did not require the cat flu vacine. Should I give it to them now i am getting another from a different breeder ad what other diseases should I test the new cat for before introducing her.

Answer: all kittens there should be up to date with their vaccinations, you should test for feline leukemia and FIV on every kitten that comes in and make sure they are up to date on their vaccinations as well.

Question: What are some nutritional induced diseases for dogs and cats? I need to do a paper for my nutrition class and I need a disease on dogs that is a nutritional induced. Any ideas? I found this disease: Bloat (Gastric Dilatation - Volvulus) Can you name more nutritional induced diseases? Thank you!

Answer: Pano which is growing pains for large/giant breeds dogs. If pups are given too much protein & start growing quickly, pano or joint problems can develop. I'm including 2 links for you. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1561&aid=466 http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/feed_program_for_pano.htm The 2nd one has a number of different articles about nutritional issues affecting giant breeds & your best bet for additional info.

Question: What are some diseases linked with droughts and floods? I know that droughts and floods are linked to some diseases. What are the names of these diseases? They can be directly or indirectly related to floods and droughts. Thank you!

Answer: floodwater contaminated with human waste definately increases the chance of spreading diseases like cholera. it is not 'mostly a third world issue' (like sparky said) , rather it common occurence where flooding occurs and people drink contaminated water. If i remember clearly, there were a few reported cases in New Orleans after Katrina. to answer your question, feacal colliform bacteria and E.coli thrive in contaminated flood water and cause dysentry, typhoid,gastroenteritis, and sometimes hepatitis A on human contact.

Question: How were these diseases prevented or cured in the 1600 to early 1700s? Measles Smallpox Chickenpox Malaria How were some of these diseases dealt with in the 1600s? If there was no cure or anything to prevent the diseases to happen can you explain why and what resulted in these situations? Thanks!

Answer: Inoculation was sometimes used to prevent smallpox but basically either you lived or you died. Most survived chickenpox & measles but there were those who died or were left scarred or with damage to the vision or nervous system. Malaria was a disease of the tropics and is found in parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, Hispaniola, and Oceania. Mostly people died. The 1600s were in the 17th century & the 1700s were in the 18th century. Do some online research.

Question: What are some diseases similar to tuberculosis and could be mistaken as Tuberculosis? So I am researching tuberculosis, and I have to answer the question: If it isn't your exact disease, what else could it be? So essentially I have to find diseases with the same signs and symptoms, ones that may act in the same way or cause your body to look the same way as tuberculosis. I then have to talk about how they are similar and why. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Answer: So other mycobacterium would look the same on stains: Mycobacterium bovis Mycobacterium kansasii and other mycobacteria Other bacteria can cause similar lung disease (but look different on stain and culture): Nocardia Rhodococcus equii and other bacteria

Question: What kind of diseases were going around during the time of the Salem Witch Trials? I would like to know the kind of diseases that one might have suffered during the Salem Witch Trials. Description of the disease would be very much appreciated.

Answer: one thing that has been hypothesized, as far as the "witches" themselves, is that there was a cause for the women to have hallucinations and act strangely other than "witchery/witchcraft"-- ergot poisoning. Rye and rye bread (popular basic in the diet at the time) is prone to a fungus that when ingested can cause all sorts of problems, including hallucinations and convulsions. check out the site listed below http://www.hbci.com/~wenonah/history/ergot.htm

Question: What kinds of diseases can you get from using a public restroom? I've always heard that you can catch diseases from sitting on public toilets but no one has ever told me what kind you can get. So I'm curious what kind of diseases have people gotten from using public restrooms?

Answer: You'd have a better chance of being hit by lightning. It's almost impossible to catch any kind of disease from a toilet, for the following reasons: 1. Infections don't live long outside the body...they need a host. Toilet seats are bad hosts. 2. They need warm wet areas to live. 3. Most infections enter the body through breaks in the skin or openings... 4. Even though your anus is an opening the intestines is a hostile enviroment for infection 5. You don't sit there long enough You CAN get skin infections...I got one. They're not deadly, just annoying.

Question: What diseases are common among people of Scandinavian descent? I was wondering if there is a list of diseases common to people of Scandinavian descent. I know MS is common, but what else is?

Answer: -Scandinavia is a peninsula in northern Europe that is occupied by Norway and Sweden. -The descendants of the Vikings continue to eat many of the foods of their ancestors, and they often prepare them in the same way. -There is a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension) in this area, mainly due to the high intake of saturated fats, cholesterol, and sodium. -Pernicious anemia is most common in people of Scandinavian, English and Irish ancestry. -Multiple sclerosis affects 50-120/100,000 Scandinavians -Stomach cancer is also very common due to the high intake of salt and salt-cured foods, especially salted fish. -Accidental injuries are the largest cause of death for individuals under forty-five years of age -Food-borne diseases such as tularemia are endemic in the Scandinavian region. -"Mad cow disease" was also identified in cows in this region, and an outbreak of human Salmonella infections in the summer of 2000 was traced to hedgehogs.

Question: What diseases have been cured by plant or animals? What medicines are biologically derived? Often environmentalists use the argument that the loss of biodiversity or extinction of species will hinder our ability to find cures for diseases. But perhaps this claim has been overstated. What is the evidence that animal or plant extracts have been used in the past to create live altering cures for human ailments? Ok, we have a lot of plant responses. I think I should've realized that there are so many (but also, that we make them synthetically once they are discovered). But what about animals? Will the loss of animal species also be detrimental?

Answer: Many drugs come from plant or animal extracts. Opiates are examples of these. Morphine, Coedine, Heroine etc. all come from the opium poppy and are very powerful analgesics. Loperamide (Which is marketed as Immodium) is a huge blockbuster drug that was derived from the opiates and is an anti-diarrheal that doesn't show the negative CNS effects and abuse potential of the other opiates. Also, caffeine is a methylxanthine that is found in coffee and tea. Tea also containts many antioxidants that promote health. Aspirin, or ASA comes from salicin, which is a compound in willow bark.

Question: What diseases that can be transmitted from animals to human and vice versa? Tell me what diseases do you know that came from animals and transmitted to us. And also what ways we can prevent it.

Answer: There are hundreds, way too many to list here! You are referring to zoonoses, the term for a disease that can be passed from animals to humans and vice versa. Zoonoses can be parasitical, fungal, bacterial, viral, and just plain "other". They can be transmitted by cows, cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and even fish. Read about common zoonoses at http://www.who.int/zoonoses/en/ http://www.anapsid.org/chomeltables.html (about pets!) If you have access to a library, this book http://www.amazon.ca/Zoonoses-Communicable-Diseases-Common-Animal/dp/927511580X is a good source for your Question. If you have a particular pet you are concerned about, you may want to search [pet] zoonoses.

Question: Can fish diseases be passed on to humans? Can diseases that tropical fish get be passed on to humans? Can the parasites like ich, anchor worm, etc be passes on to humans if you put your hand in the tank when they are sick?

Answer: Fish tb can be transmitted to humans if you have an open sore. It's not the same tb humans get, but can cause a nasty skin rash, and if left untreated and it gets into your blood stream can cause septic shock. Are far as the others you mentioned, no they're not zoonotic. I've never researched thoroughly, but have wondered about other stuff like rarer nematodes and trematodes and such. But, I suppose even if it was possible, it's fairly rare since not much out there about that happening. Only cases I've ever read about was fish tb, which is rare as well. Just use common sense, don't put your arms/hands in the tank if you have open sores, and wash your hands afterwards with soap and water. Dropsy is a condition, not a disease. Humans do get dropsy, we do swell up/bloat as well. As far as that being passed on from fish, I don't see that. Dropsy has numerous causes from kidney failure, internal bacteria/parasite infections, poor water quality, etc. etc. Not something transmitted to people. EDIT: Just pulled up this article looking for something else, apparantly they're saying some MRSA staph infections can be transmitted that way as well. The problem I have with that one though, how do they figure out exactly where it came from, since that is everywhere=your house, outside, the stores, your nose, etc. http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Tank_Safety.html .

Question: What are diseases you can be diagnosed with and die from as a teenager? For a script. I was wondering if there were any diseases that a young teenager (10-15) could possibly come in contact and be diagnosed with at around your young teens. Thanks!

Answer: Cancer. AIDS. bacterial meningitis. ^^