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...
DIABETES IN PREGNANCY. pregnant women Diabetes is most serious condition during pregnancy and can cause problems to both mother and developing foetus. Proper management of diabetes during pregnancy is required to prevent birth defect to foetus and other health problems. There are two groups of diabetes in pregnancy: Pre-gestational diabetes Refers to the type 1 or type 2 diabetes that preexist prior to pregnancy. Pre-gestational diabetes is associated with many maternal and foetal complications during pregnancy compared to gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes Is defined as glucose intolerance that is first diagnosed during the pregnancy and can be disappear after the end of the pregnancy. RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES IN PREGNANCY. Overweight (obesity) High blood pressure (hypertension) Previous history of diabetes Family history with diabetes (runs through family) low carbs diet HOW DOES PREGNANCY TRIGGERS DIABETES. The risk o...