Human T cell leukaemia virus (HTLV-1) is a type of human retrovirus. This is transmitted not only by sexual contact but also but breast feeding as well as by blood contaminated needles and transfusion… | Human T cell leukaemia virus (HTLV-1) is a type of human retrovirus. This
Clinically they are initially asymptomatic but after a long latent period of several years few patients may develop myelopathy.
EEG and MRI findings are same as multiple sclerosis.HTVL-1 antibodies are present in sserum and CSF. No treatment is known.
Staphylococcal Pneumonia It may be a primary respiratory infection or secondary to staphylococcal focus anywhere in the body. It is…
It is the commonest of all specific pneumonias. AETIOLOGY Predisposing causes Age: All ages but 50% of cases are below…
DEFINITION OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA BRONCHIAL ASTHMA is a chronic reversible inflammatory destructive disease of the airways characterised by recurrent paroxysmal…
DEFINITION BRONCHIECTASIS is a condition of permanent abnormal dilatation of the larger bronchi. AETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS Acquire Obstruction Obstruction of…
DEFINITION OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Chronic bronchitis may be defined as a disease characterised by cough and sputum for at least…
DEFINITION ACUTE TRACHEO BRONCHITIS is Acute inflammation of Tracheo bronchial tree caused by various organisms (bacteria and viruses). AETIOLOGY Predisposing…