Viral Infections

What are Viral Infections?

Viral Infections are proliferation of a harmful virus inside the body. Examples of viral infections include: CoronavirusCytomegalovirusHerpes simplex virusMeaslesMumpsPolioVaricella-zoster virusViral hemorrhagic feverWest Nile virus
Infectious Agents Diagnosed

How are Infectious Agents Diagnosed?

Infectious agents may be diagnosed with special techniques that include: Acid-fast stainGram stainMucicarmine stainPeriodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stainSilver stainAntibody stainCultureDNA probesMatrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) How does Acid-Fast Stain Help Diagnose Infectious Agents? Acid-fast stain is used to differentiate acid…
Inflammatory Responses to Infection

What are the Inflammatory Responses to Infection?

The inflammatory response to Infection occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause. Examples of inflammatory responses to Infection include: Cytopathic-cytoproliferative reactionTissue necrosisSuppurative inflammationGranulomatous inflammationChronic inflammation and scarring
Human Immunodeficiency Virus

What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus?

Human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If it is not treated, it can lead to AIDS. What is the Pathology of Human Immunodeficiency Virus? The pathology of human immunodeficiency virus is: -Etiology: The cause…
Hepatitis B Virus

What is Hepatitis B Virus?

Hepatitis B virus is a virus that causes hepatitis inflammation of the liver. What is the Pathology of Hepatitis B Virus? The pathology of hepatitis B virus is: -Etiology: The cause of hepatitis B virus is  a virus named hepatitis…
Herpes Simplex Virus

What is Herpes Simplex Virus?

Herpes simplex virus is an infection that appears in various parts of the body, most commonly on the genitals or mouth. What is the Pathology of Herpes Simplex Virus? The pathology of herpes simplex virus is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Human Papillomavirus

What is Human Papillomavirus?

Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection.it is usually harmless but some types can lead to cancer or genital warts. What is the Pathology of Human Papillomavirus? The pathology of human papillomavirus is: -Etiology: The cause of human…
Syphilis

What is Syphilis?

Syphilis is a disease caused by Treponema pallidum. What is the Pathology of Syphilis? The pathology of syphilis is: -Etiology: The cause of syphilis is a spirochete organism called treponema pallidum. -Genes involved: Not applicable.  -Pathogenesis: The sequence of events…
Neisseria Gonorrhoea

What is Neisseria Gonorrhoea?

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a bacterial pathogen responsible for gonorrhea. What is the Pathology of Neisseria Gonorrhoea? The pathology of neisseria gonorrhoeae is: -Etiology: The cause of neisseria gonorrhoeae is bacteria. -Genes involved: Not applicable.  -Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that…