WebAuffallend ist, dass in Gebieten der Malaria das Sichelzellenallel relativ häufig ist. Daraus wurde geschlussfolgert, dass es gegen Malaria eine Resistenz verleiht, sodass die gesunden Überträger (AS) des Sichelzellenallels in diesen Gebieten einen Selektionsvorteil (den sogenannten Heterozygotenvorteil) gegenüber denen ohne Sichelzellenallel …

WebSickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of blood disorders typically inherited from a person's parents. The most common type is known as sickle cell anaemia. It results in an abnormality in the oxygen-carrying protein haemoglobin found in red blood cells. This leads to a rigid, sickle-like shape under certain circumstances. Problems in sickle cell disease typically …

WebParotitis; Parotid gland (center left) Specialty: Infectious diseases : Parotitis is an inflammation of one or both parotid glands, the major salivary glands located on either side of the face, in humans. The parotid gland is the salivary gland most commonly affected by inflammation.

WebDer Glucose-6-phosphat-Dehydrogenase-Mangel (kurz: G6PD(H)-Mangel; Synonyme: Favismus, Favabohnen-Krankheit, manchmal auch Fabismus) ist ein angeborener Mangel des Enzyms Glucose-6-phosphat-Dehydrogenase beim Menschen durch Mutation des G6PD-Gens auf dem X-Chromosom, Abschnitt q28 (Xq28).Der Mangel des Enzyms …

WebIn cryptozoology, the Mokele-mbembe (also written as "Mokèlé-mbèmbé"), Lingala for "one who stops the flow of rivers", is a water-dwelling entity that supposedly lives in the Congo River Basin, sometimes described as a living creature, sometimes as a spirit.Those that heard or that allegedly saw the entity describe it as a large quadrupedal herbivore with …

WebMefloquine, sold under the brand name Lariam among others, is a medication used to prevent or treat malaria. When used for prevention it is typically started before potential exposure and continued for several weeks after potential exposure. It can be used to treat mild or moderate malaria but is not recommended for severe malaria. It is taken by mouth.

WebHuman development involves studies of the human condition with its core being the capability approach.The inequality adjusted Human Development Index is used as a way of measuring actual progress in human development by the United Nations.It is an alternative approach to a single focus on economic growth, and focused more on social justice, as a …

WebEnugu (/ eɪ ˈ n uː ɡ uː / ay-NOO-goo; Igbo: Énugwú) is the capital city of Enugu State in Nigeria.It is located in southeastern Nigeria. The city had a population of 820,000 according to the 2022 Nigerian census. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Énú Ụ́gwụ́, meaning "hill top", denoting the city's hilly geography.. Since the 17th century the …

WebJulius Wagner-Jauregg (German: [ˈjuːli̯ʊs ˈvaːɡnɐ ˈjaʊʁek]; 7 March 1857 – 27 September 1940) was an Austrian physician, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1927, and is the first psychiatrist to have done so. His Nobel award was "for his discovery of the therapeutic value of malaria inoculation in the treatment of dementia paralytica".

WebSchistosomiasis, also known as snail fever, bilharzia, and Katayama fever, is a disease caused by parasitic flatworms called schistosomes. The urinary tract or the intestines may be infected. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, or blood in the urine. Those who have been infected for a long time may experience liver damage, kidney …

WebA Bloody Mary is a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, pickled vegetables, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice and celery salt.Some versions of the drink, such as the "surf 'n turf" Bloody Mary, include shrimp and bacon as garnishes.

WebThe Government of India Act 1833, passed by the British parliament, is the first such act of law with the epithet "Government of India".. Basic structure. The government of India, also known as the Union of India (according to Article 300 of the Indian constitution), is modelled after the Westminster system. The Union government is mainly composed of …

WebThe Igbo people live in the south-east of Nigeria, and play a wide variety of folk instruments. They are known for their ready adoption of foreign styles, and were an important part of Nigerian highlife. The most widespread instrument is the 13-stringed zither, called an obo.The Igbo also play slit drums, xylophones, flutes, lyres, udus and lutes, and more …