Definition: This is the process by which water is made safe for use from the point of collection to the final consumer. Sources of Water Wells Boreholes Taps Water Bodies Rainfall Stages of safe water chain Collection – modes of collection include use of pots, saucepans, jerrycans, buckets, basins, direct pumping, etc. Screeening – SedimentationContinue reading “The Safe Water Chain”
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S.T.I.’s
Definition: Sexually Transmitted Infections are a collection of infections or diseases that are spread or acquired through sexual contact with an infected person. Causitive OrganisimBacteria, Fungi, or a Virus Examples of STI’s HIV/AIDS Syphilis HPV (genital warts) Gonorrhea Trichomoniasis Genital Herpes Chlamydia Bacterial Vaginosis Signs and Symptoms – Men Itching in the genital area PainfulContinue reading “S.T.I.’s”
GASTRO INTESTINAL ULCERS
DEFINITION: – These are sores or wounds that affect the inner lining of the stomach walls and upper part of the intestines (duodenum), also known as pepic ulcers It affects all genders, though it is more common amongst elderly men, and females aged 20 years & younger. Types of Peptic ulcers Gastric ulcers- affect theContinue reading “GASTRO INTESTINAL ULCERS”
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