how does the transfering of antibodies from a human who is already immune to a disease work? how does it affec

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the new host? and are TB shots an example of this?
You may already know that when exposed to a foreign substance, whether it be a protein, a virus or a bacterium, the body's immune system produces antibodies that aid in destroying the invaders. This is an example of active immunity. Innoculating a person who has been exposed to a disease with antibodies, gives that person something to fight with right now. It takes time for the body to produce antibodies. This is an example of passive immunity - passive because that person did not produce the antibodies himself. They were given to him. Antibodies are in antisera, not vaccines. There are no "TB shots". There is the scratch test and the more commonly used Mantoux test that utilizes a purified protein derivative (PPD) to determine exposure to the bacterium.  (+ info)

Any virus or disease that can re-animate the dead?

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Is it possible for a bacteria, virus, or disease that can kill the host, then re-animate them back to life? I know it sounds like something off a bad zombie movie, but I'm curious if that is a reality. Something like off of Dawn of the Dead.


Please serious answers only...
Actually, there is such a thing. Consider more primitive cases of the mind-controlling of ants:
http://everything2.com/title/Mind%2520control%252C%2520ants%252C%2520and%2520parasites

or caterpillars:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UkDMrG6tog  (+ info)

How this HOST-PARASITE relationship contribute to diseases in human body?

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Is the profit motive in 'treating disease' ignoring some basic truths about 'parasitic' causes?

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Is the profit motive in 'treating disease' ignoring some basic truths about 'parasitic' causes?

Do you recall the history of 'ulcers', well they were falsely believed to be caused by 'stress' until they found a bacteria that casued them.

Well one person I know very, very well spent some 16 years suffering from 'intestinal problems' labelled IBS, or Crohns only to find literature that suggested that this 'illness' or symptoms were caused by a 'parasite' of sorts; giardia is the most common.

Logic would suggest that even common bacteria like giardia require 4-5 tests to prove beyond a shadow of doubt that you don't have this common bacteria.

If you do, and the tests can't find it, then you will suffer symptoms from anemia, depression, and a whole host of other symptoms.

The question is a simple one, is today's medicine so concerned about the profit motive in treating symptoms rather than a simple cause of many illnesses like Cancer , depression, Schizophrenia; parasites?
You raise a good point.
The profit motive is to blame for virtually all of the ills of the first world nations, in my humble opinion. Certainly, everything concerning basic needs (food, shelter, health care) and human rights (education) should be as far divorced from the profit motive as possible. But of course, you have to have funding for these things, which could mean letting the government own some profit-making enterprises. Utilities are a logical choice. But this is (gasp! horrors!) socialism.
You might be interested in doing some introductory study of an alternative branch of medicine. Our theories and definitions of sickness and wellness can be quite different from the conventional model.
Many homeopathic patients come to us with symptoms that cannot be explained. We try to trace them back to their origin, to understand what was going on in the person's life that could have provoked their dis-ease, and that is what we address. We have thousands of remedies and pick the one that best fits the whole picture.
Of course, I believe in bacteria and parasites too, and genetic susceptibility.
I hope medicine in the future finds a way to integrate the best of both conventional and alternative methods and treatments.  (+ info)

How is the graft tension currently set during an ACL reconstruction procedure?

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How does the surgeon know how tight to make the graft.
Is there a device used? If not, is there a certain technique?
In the cases I was first assist, we would place the graft, then bend the knee up to perform a lachmans test, then a pivot shift test to make sure that the action of the replacement would provide stability expected from the ACL. To bring in other equipment would be problematic, as it is all sterile on the operation field.  (+ info)

Lighteners that could work on a skin graft?

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I have a skin graft on my toe and it is quite dark. I have skin grafts in other areas and they're pretty equal to the skin around them, but this one is different for some reason. Anyways I'm just wondering if someone has tried a good lightener who had a problem similar to mine. Natural remedies are great too. Thanks.
Dermatologists can prescribe creams that will lighten your skin. I've used one successfully, but the name escapes me right now. I'll post again if I think of it.  (+ info)

What is the recovery time on a tendon graft?

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I have a torn tendon in my foot. I will be having surgery to repair it and they will be putting a graft in. How painful is this recovery and how long will it be?
I know more about hand surgery, but I'm sure it is very similar. When we do tendon grafts or repair torn tendon it requires an average of 8-12 weeks of total healing time. First you will be put in a restrictive brace, then typically in something that allows you to move but in a protected way, & then you will need therapy. Good luck.  (+ info)

What bone would be used in a bone graft to replace the shaft of the radius?

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My mother was just diagnosed with bone cancer and she was told she would need a bone graft in the shaft of her radius. Which bone whould be likely to be used?
It depends on a number of factors such as how much bone needs to be replaced. Another factor would be the training her surgeon has had.

Most commonly, bone grafts are taken from a persons hip. If the graft that is needed is very large, or there is concern that the bone cancer may have traveled to other bones, they may choose to use either an artificial bone grafting material or a bone that has come from a deceased person that has generously donated their bones.

Unfortunately, this is an answer that can only come from her doctor.

The best of luck to you and your family. May your mother have a speedy recovery.  (+ info)

What happens if the graft in your aorta begins to close?

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Is it deadly? What is the chance of death?
My sister is mentally and physically disabled and has many heart issues. We were told that the graft in her Aorta was closing or shutting itself from the heart.
The aorta supplies oxygenated blood to the body. If it is becoming narrowed it will not be able to supply adequate blood supply to the organs. If it closes completely it would be incompatible with life as no blood would get to the brain or organs.
This may need to be surgically repaired to reopen the graft.  (+ info)

Is it normal for gum graft tissue to be loose a week and a half after surgery?

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I had Gum Graft surgery about a week and a half ago, and I had to get my stitches removed after a week because they became loose. Everything appears to be healing well, but in one area the new tissue is still loose. Is this normal?
No its not, go see your dr asap  (+ info)

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