scholarly journals Mycobacterium tuberculosisand DualM. tuberculosis/M. bovisInfection as the Cause of Tuberculosis in a Gorilla and a Lioness, Respectively, in Ibadan Zoo, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aina Adeogun ◽  
Olutayo Omobowale ◽  
Chiaka Owuamanam ◽  
Olugbenga Alaka ◽  
Victor Taiwo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
The Public ◽  
Granulomatous Lesions ◽  
Zoo Animals ◽  
Female Gorilla ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Tuberculosis (TB) in zoo animals is an important public health problem in places where it occurs. This is even very important in countries where there is little public health awareness about the disease; thus confined animals in the zoo can be infected directly or indirectly by infected humans and vice versa. In Nigeria, the problem of TB is a major concern among both humans and cattle. Here, we present cases ofMycobacterium tuberculosisandM. tuberculosis/M. bovisinfections in a female gorilla and a lioness, respectively, in a zoo in Ibadan, Nigeria. These cases were confirmed after bacteriological examinations and DNA from granulomatous lesions of the animals’ carcasses were subjected to the Hain and spoligotyping techniques. Our findings reveal the first documented report of TB infections in a gorilla and a lioness in zoo animals in Nigeria. The public health risks of tuberculosis in zoological settings are therefore reemphasized.

scholarly journals THE IMPORTANCE AND ATTITUDE OF ADOLESCENTS TO SMOKING

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (6(56)) ◽  
pp. 9-10
Author(s):  
A.A. Babaeva
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
Exposure To Secondhand Smoke

Tobacco use is an important public health problem. According to various authors, the prevalence of smoking varies considerably. In the average large Russian cities of adolescence and adolescence, 37% of boys and 25.5% of girls smoke. Objective of the study: to study the prevalence and causes of smoking among schoolchildren. Research methods: anonymous questioning of students in grades 7-11 of a comprehensive school. The results of the study demonstrate the need to raise awareness of the child population about the health risks of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke, as well as to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Incidence of and risk factors for cat bites: A first step in prevention and treatment of feline aggression

2007 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 188-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Palacio ◽  
Marta León-Artozqui ◽  
Eliseo Pastor-Villalba ◽  
Fernando Carrera-Martín ◽  
Sylvia García-Belenguer
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Annual Average ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health Centres ◽  
Animal Bites ◽  
Valencian Region

Feline aggression towards people has a smaller incidence than canine aggression, but also represents an important public health problem. The aim of this work was to analyse feline aggression reported towards people, to estimate its incidence and to assess the risk factors involved. The information was obtained from the Public Health Centres in the Valencian Region (Spain). A total of 936 acts of feline aggression were analysed. Cats inflicted 8% of all animal bites reported. The annual average was 6.36 feline aggression incidents per 100,000 people. Most aggressive incidents occurred during the summer months. Children (0–14 years old) and women were more likely to be bitten. Wounds were mainly punctures, single, and mild, and were located mostly on the hands. In children, the head and neck areas were affected much more than in adults. The cats involved in incidents were mostly Siamese, female and owned; these cats mainly attacked their owners. Most occurrences were a defensive response by the cat.

TETANUS OF THE NEWBORN INFANT

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1964 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Dacio Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Newborn Infant ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
Pediatric Service ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
The University

Tetanus in the newborn infant is still a most important public health problem in Brazil. An analysis of 238 cases, admitted in a two-year period to the pediatric service of the University Hospital in Sao Paulo, is presented. It is suggested that prognosis is related more closely to amount of tetanospasmin produced and absorbed by the central nervous system than to some of the more traditional indices of clinical severity. The plan of treatment in use is presented, since the over-all recovery rate compares very favorably with other published reports.

E-Ophthalmology in the Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Chronic Glaucoma

2013 ◽  
pp. 88-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Andonegui ◽  
Aitor Eguzkiza ◽  
Mikel Auzmendi ◽  
Luis Serrano ◽  
Ane Zurutuza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Visual Fields ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
Chronic Glaucoma

e-Ophthalmology is the use of information and telecommunications technologies to provide or support a group of activities related to ophthalmic care. Chronic glaucoma is an ocular disease characterized by optic neuropathy that leads to progressive loss of the visual fields and often is associated with elevated intraocular pressure levels. Glaucoma is an important public health problem because it is one of the main causes of blindness worldwide and generates an important demand for ophthalmologic consultations. The aim of this chapter is to discuss the application e-Ophthalmology-based models in the diagnosis and follow-up of chronic glaucoma. The authors describe the current status of the use of e-Ophthalmology-based models in the screening and follow-up of chronic glaucoma, the main advantages of these models, the technologic requirements for their implementation, and future trends in this field.

Leprosy (Hansen’s disease)

2010 ◽  
pp. 836-848
Author(s):  
Diana N.J. Lockwood
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Chronic Granulomatous Disease ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Mycobacterium Leprae ◽  
Granulomatous Disease ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health

Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast intracellular organism not yet cultivated in vitro. It is an important public health problem worldwide, with an estimated 4 million people disabled by the disease. Transmission of M. leprae is only partially understood, but untreated lepromatous patients discharge abundant organisms from their nasal mucosa into the environment....

Occurrence of Brucella in Minas artisanal cheese of Serro micro-region: an important public health problem

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcio Roberto Silva ◽  
André Almeida Santos Duch ◽  
Rômulo Tadeu Pace de Assis Lage ◽  
Liliane Denize Miranda Menezes ◽  
João Batista Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health

scholarly journals Breast cancer among women over 75 years: an important public health problem?

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 422-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. van Schoor ◽  
J. D. M. Otten ◽  
G. J. den Heeten ◽  
R. Holland ◽  
M. J. M. Broeders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health

scholarly journals Epilepsy caused by onchocerciasis is an important public health problem in Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 316-317
Author(s):  
R. Colebunders ◽  
A. Hotterbeekx ◽  
J. Siewe ◽  
M. Mandro ◽  
M. Mbonye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
Important Public Health
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