SCABIES scabies Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by the human itch mite known as the Sarcoptes scabiei characterized by intensive itching and rashes. Female microscopic eight legged mites burrow into upper layer of skin where they live and lay eggs (three or less) per day. The infestation is transmitted from one person to another host through intimate contact (crowded area, poor hygiene, and sexual contact), sharing contaminated clothing, towel and bedding. Sites for outbreak of scabies includes school, hospital, nursing homes, prison and other extended care institution. Effective recommended treatment of scabies involves entire group of people who are at risk of develop scabies in the infected area. SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF SCABIES. It takes up to six weeks for signs and symptoms of scabies to manifest for new infected person but for those who had infection before symptoms will appear quickly. The diagnostic symptoms of scabies infestation is d...
ALCOHOL AND WOMEN women alcohol abuse According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of US, Almost 4 ( four) millions women suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence, but women who drink have different risk factors; potential dangers and drinking patterns than men. REASONS WHY WOMEN DRINK ALCOHOL In past decades, social and psychological reasons were assumed as main reasons for women to drink heavily, but many of these assumptions have proven to be false. The followings are more lkely to lead to drinking problems in women: Genetics Inherited susceptibility accounts for more than 50 percent of a person's vulnerability to serious drinking problems, lifestyle also play important role in determine whether women can engage in alcoholism. Depression depressed women are more likely to drinking problems Women with depression are more likely to have a drinking problems, women are more vulnerable to be depressed prior to drinking than men. ...