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What is elphantiasis?
Elephantiasis is an illness that results in extreme swelling. It can be caused by Lymphedema, parasites, or genetic diseases. Joseph Merrick, also known as "The Elephant Man," was a sufferer of elephantiasis.
Where is elephantiasis most common?
Elephantiasis is most commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is primarily caused by parasitic infections, particularly lymphatic filariasis, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. Countries like India, Indonesia, and Nigeria report higher prevalence rates. The condition results in severe swelling and deformities, primarily affecting the limbs and genitals.
What is the condition of elephantiasis a form of?
People suffering from elephantiasis retain fluid in the limbs and they become grotesquely swollen. The cause of the disease is parasitic worms that inhabit the lymphatic system and prevent proper circulation.
A women who recently came home from a tropical vacation now has abdominal pain and diarrhea her blood test results show an elevated eosinophil level what organisms is most likely?
The description fits a parasitic infection. Take your pick on the offending parasite.
What is decreased lymphatic drainage?
Decreased lymphatic drainage refers to a reduction in the ability of the lymphatic system to remove excess fluid, waste, and toxins from tissues. This can lead to swelling, inflammation, and a compromised immune response in the body. Common causes include injury, infection, surgery, or conditions that affect lymphatic vessels or nodes.
What is the disease that results from malfunction of lysosomes?
Alzheimer
Tay-Sachs disease results from the malfunction of?
Enzymes
Are tropical cyclones worse than floods?
Generally, yes but it can be hard to separate the two. Tropical cyclones often produce major flooding, which results in 90% of a tropical cyclone related deaths.
What is the acquired immunity that results when a person has a disease is?
The response to infections is active or cellular immunity. Acquired immunity
What is the name of disease results from problems with the basal nuclei resulting in difficulties with voluntary movements?
Huntington's disease
A disease of the nervous system results in severe muscle shakes?
I'm guessing tremor or Parkinson's Disease.
What is a disease of the muscles which results from some problem with stimulation of muscles by acetylcholine?
This disease is known as myesthenia gravis.
