An introduction to Homeopathy

Homeopathy was formally propounded and systematized as a new medical system by German physician Dr.Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann in the year 1796. principles Homeopathy is a scientific therapeutic method based on the fixed law that is SIMILIA SIMILIBUS CURENTUR which means "Let like be cured by likes". The word Homeopathy is derived from the Greek word … Continue reading An introduction to Homeopathy

Typhoid fever

Causative organism: Salmonella typhi Mode of transmission: Faeco - oral route, urine-oral route either directly through hands soiled with faeces or urine of cases or carriers or indirectly by ingestion of contaminated water, milk, food. Incubation Period: 7-14 days Clinical manifestations: High fever (103-104 F)HeadacheNauseaVomitingAbdominal crampsDiarrhoea or ConstipationCoughHepatomegalySplenomegalyRelative bradycardiaDicrotic pulseRose spots Laboratory Diagnosis: Complete blood … Continue reading Typhoid fever