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 MELLITUS (DM) Refers to a group of common metabolic disorders in which there are marked increase of blood sugar level (hyperglycemia). There are several types of Diabetes mellitus caused by complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Depend on the case of origin of Diabetes mellitus, factors that contribute to high blood sugar includes: Reduced Insulin secretion, Decreased glucose utilisation and, Increased glucose production. Defect in body energy regulation that is energy production and utilization lead to multiple organs complication and early mortality. This metabolic defect associated with Diabetes mellitus cause secondary patho-physiogic damage in several organs systems. Diabetes can lead to End Stage Renal diseases (ESRD), non-traumatic lower extremity amputations, Adult blindness and even predisposing to cardiovascular diseases. CLASSIFICATION OF DIABETES MELLITUS There are two broad categories of Diabetes mellitus, Classific...