This is an acute rickettsial disease of ruminants south of the sahara. It is caused by Cowdria ruminantium and transmitted by at least 5 species of Amblyoma. The name is derived from the frequent occurrence of the hydropericardium. The clinical di...
Since ancient history, women have worn cosmetics to enhance the appearance of their eyes. Most people who wear eye make-up never have a problem related to make-up use. Some women can however, develop an infection, allergic reaction or injury of th...
Lumpy skin disease is divided into two types: Neethling type is a true lumpy skin disease. Allerton type is a false lumpy skin disease. Etiology This is not separate from sheep pox virus. It is identical to sheep pox virus. It is transmitted by fl...
This is a viral disease of cattle. If it is acute, very few animals die of it. It last for a few days. The disease has been recognized in Africa, Asia and slightly in Australia. It is transmitted by culicoides, midges and sandflies. There is a sea...
This is a viral disease of sheep characterized by fever and generalized pocks. Etiology Two types of viruses are incriminated. The viruses are not well defined. One of the viruses is believed to be specific for sheep while the other one affects sh...
The malignant poxes of goats which include goat dermatitis or stone pox are characterized by fever and generalized nodular pocks. Etiology It is caused by virus. The organisms involved are ill-defined. Occurrence Goat pox is endemic in Africa, Asi...
Orf is a benign pox of sheep and goat characterized by formation of centrifugally distributed exuding proliferative lesions. In lambs and kids, the lesions are commonly found on lips and muzzle and in ewes, the teats. Etiology It is caused by para...
Hepatitis is defined as the inflammation of the liver caused by virus, toxic substances or immunological disorders. Infectious hepatitis is caused by viruses several of which have been isolated as specific causes of the disease and be detected by ...
Love milk but cannot just eat it? Do you have stomach upset after you drink milk or does your stomach agitate? Do you have diarrhea right away? If so, you may be lactose intolerant. What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is a disaccharide found in m...
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Tooth decay can also be referred to as dental caries. Dental caries can be defined as a post eruptive pathological condition of external origin that leads to the decalcification of hard tissues (teeth). Tooth decay is a common disorder second only...
A 30 years old man accompanied by his 21 years old lover had walked to the clinic concerned about their health status. The young man had been having discharge from the penis in the last two weeks and he had been on several treatments all to no a...
Menopause is the perpetual discontinuation of menstruation and fertility in a woman aged between 45-47 years. It occurs when a woman does not menstruate for a period of at least one year without being pregnant. Menopause is derived from the greek wo...
Laboratory amphibians include leopard frogs, African clawed toads and marine toads. Not much is known about this class of animal. They are important especially in some schools where they are extensively employed in studying or teaching biology. ...
Watermelon rind is often not talked about when issues of watermelon are discussed. Naturally, the rind acts as a protective covering for the internal fruit as it prevents the sweeter fruit from spoilage. Recent studies have proven that the rind ...
When it comes to nutritional facts about what we consume in our daily lives, many people have been educated on various diets including food and skin diet of fruits and vegetables food that have good nutritional value to the body. Cucumber has be...
What is measles? Measles is a highly contagious viral disease caused by measles virus, a single stranded enveloped RNA virus of the genus morbillivirus and family paramyxoviridae. Humans are the natural host of this virus and it is transmitted w...
Before now, a lot of transplants have been known. Think of kidney transplant, liver transplant, heart transplant and even bone marrow transplant, all these are today common surgery processes. But the field of medicine has been known to be ground of ...
To start with, I have a question for you. Do you believe the capacity of your brain determines your being? Do you believe the size of your brain has a direct impact on the capacity of your brain? Do you know you can increase your brain capacity?...
This is an acute highly contagious viral disease of cattle and also sheep, goat, pigs, camels and buffalos. The disease is characterized by high necrotic stomatitis, gastroentreritis and fever. Etiology This is caused by paramyxovirus which is a...
This is a highly contagious acute febrile disease of cloven footed animals. It is characterized by vesicle formation on the tongue, mouth and in the rumen, teat and mammary gland and feet especially on the margin of the hoof in young animals. De...
Some people have witnessed the lows of depression. They have known the terrors of delusion and paranoia and have felt the itchiness of anxiety. In every instance, some people know they need to calm down. Most times this implies going home, drawing t...
This is a viral infection of sheep and occasionally goats and cattle but mild infection. At least 16 strains of the virus are known. Disease is transmitted by culicoides. Disease is non-contagious and characterized by congestion of the hoof tiss...
This is a rinderpest-like viral disease of small ruminants like goats and sheep. Goats are more susceptible than sheep. The dwarf breeds of goats and red sokoto goats are known to be very susceptible to the infection. The disease is found in W...
Do you read till daybreak with your eyes fixed on your book? Do you sleep barely for 5 hours at night? Would you love to wear spectacles by the time you are 45 or 50 years? Do you really care about your eyes and vision? The study below on the de...
Potential comes from two base words; potency and potent. It simply refers to all the things one can be successful at if he or she develops and uses their gifts, talents and natural abilities. Where actually lies our potentials? This question is ...
This is a viral disease of horses and also affecting cattle and pigs. Sheep are resistant. It is characterized by development of vesicles in mouth and at times on feet. Etiology It is caused by Arbovirus. Three strains of the virus are transmitt...
The human brain is a complex organ that allows us to think, make, feel, see, hear, taste and smell. It controls the body, receives information, analyses information and stores information. The brain produces electrical impulses which together with c...
Sexuality is an instinct imprinted into the genes of each living creature. Attraction to the opposite sex has been the major factor behind reproduction and survival of each species. Most of the species are born with only seasonal sexual needs. They ...
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The influence of hip-hop music and video on the Nigerian youths cannot be overemphasized. It has a negative effect in the sense that most of what is portrayed in typical hip-hop music videos are things that corrupt the minds of Nigerian youth negati...
Generally, people rush to drink water when they are thirsty, hot or after they have been physically active. These are good times to drink water but the best time is in the morning. First thing in the morning, that is, on an empty stomach. Drinki...
Kidney disease is a dangerous disease that has to be averted. Kidney protection is necessary. Remember that health is wealth. Few causes of kidney disease Delay in going to toilet thereby keeping the bladder full for too long is bad. A full blad...
This is an almost invariably fatal disease in cattle characterized by fever (high body temperature), weakness, keratitis, dejection, profuse ocular and nasal discharges and encrustation, drooling of saliva, photophobia, erosion and diphtheresis ...
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