Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes from North Maharashtra

The present paper deals with three species of Dictyosporium Corda viz. Dictyosporium elegans Corda, Dictyosporium cocophilum Bat and Dictyosporium tetraseriale Goh,Yanna and Hyde were collected from the submerged wood samples from the various water bodies in North Maharashtra region. Two species viz. Dictyosporium cocophilum Bat and Dictyosporium tetraseriale Goh,Yanna and Hyde are recorded for the first time form India. Brief notes and illustration are given for each taxon. Geographical distribution of each species in India is also provided

Diversity of Savoryella jones and eaton from north Maharashtra

The present paper deals with three species of ascomycetous genus Savoryella viz. Savoryella fusiformis Ho, Hyde and Hodgkiss, Savoryella grandispora Hyde and Savoryella limnetica Chang and Hsieh were collected from the submerged wood samples from the various water bodies in North Maharashtra region. All the three species are being recorded for the first time form India. Brief notes and illustration are given for each taxon. Geographical distribution of each species in India is also provided

Aquatic Fungi from North Maharashtra-VII

Conidia of water-borne hyphomycetes are reported in foam samples collected from the river Tapti and Panzara of North Maharashtra. In all, five hyphomycetous taxa assignable to five genera were identified. The foam spora of North Maharashtra represents a mixture of both tropical and temperate fungi. Three species viz. Anguillospora crassa Ingold, Lunulospora curvula Ingold and Tetracladium marchalianum de Wildman are being reported for the first time from North Maharashtra region while two species viz. Campylospora filicladia Nawawi, Clavariopsis azalanii Nawawi, are being reported for the first time from Maharashtra State. Brief notes and illustration are given for each taxon. Geographical distribution of these fungi in India is also provided

Hyphomycetes from north Maharashtra

The present paper deals with five species of Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes were collected from the submerged wood samples from the various water bodies in North Maharashtra region. Two species viz. Camposporidium cristatum Nawawi and Kuthubutheen and Dictyosporium guanttii Bhat and Sutton are being recorded for the first time form India. While Bactrodesmium indicum Udaiyan and Diplocladiella longibrachiata Nawawi & Kuthubutheen are being reported  for the first time from Maharashtra state. Brief notes and illustration are given for each taxon. Geographical distribution of each species in India is also provided

Aquatic Fungi from Nasik District-I

The paper deals with five species of aquatic fungi belonging to five genera of freshwater hyphomycetes found in foam samples collected from Trambkeshwar stream of Nasik District. The foam spora of this region represents mixture of both tropical and temperate species. Brief notes and illustration are given for each taxon. Geographical distribution of each species in India is also provided

Retrospective analysis of necropsy findings in patients of H1N1 and their correlation to clinical features

India reported its first case of H1N1 in July 2009 in Pune and since then, the number of reported cases and deaths exploded in India. Since very little data is available about histopathological findings in patients of H1N1 fatal cases in India, a retrospective chart analysis of necropsy findings of 15 cases of 2009 H1N1 fatal cases was performed. Common clinical features were fever, cough , and breathlessness followed by sore throat and rhinorrhea. Common lung findings were mononuclear cell infiltration, thick alveolar septae, intraalveolar hemorrhage . The other findings were congested pulmonary blood vessels, pulmonary edema, cytomegaly, fibrin accumulation and formation of eosinophilic membrane. These findings are suggestive of diffuse alveolar damage ( DAD) and DAD with hemorrhage. All patients who underwent necropsy had radiographic findings suggestive of unilobar or multilobar pneumonia. This clinical finding can be correlated pathologically in these patients as all of them had either polymorphonuclear or mononuclear infiltrate. Furthermore, necrotizing pneumonitis pattern seen on these patients is the likely cause of mortality in these patients. Although clinical ARDS pattern was noted in all these patients, it was well correlated in lung pathology in all these cases

Bio-nanotechnology application in wastewater treatment

The nanoparticles have received high interest in the field of medicine and water purification, however, the nanomaterials produced by chemical and physical methods are considered hazardous, expensive, and leave behind harmful substances to the environment. This chapter aimed to focus on green-synthesized nanoparticles and their medical applications. Moreover, the chapter highlighted the applicability of the metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) in the inactivation of microbial cells due to their high surface and small particle size. Modifying nanomaterials produced by green-methods is safe, inexpensive, and easy. Therefore, the control and modification of nanoparticles and their properties were also discussed

Pathway to Hope: an indigenous approach to healing child sexual abuse

Background. The Alaska Native (AN) population has endured multiple historical traumatic events. This population has poorer health outcomes on nearly all factors compared with Alaska non-Natives with more than 75% reportedly being physically assaulted in their lifetime, and child sexual abuse nearly 6 times the national average. Objective. This article describes the Pathway to Hope (PTH) program, which is an indigenous approach to ending silence and denial related to child sexual abuse and encourages multigenerational healing. Design. PTH was developed by ANs who believe that each community is unique, thus strategies for ending denial and support for healing must be woven from the historical context, cultural strengths of individual communities. Strengths-based solutions built on truth, honesty, compassion and shared responsibility for healing and protecting today’s children have been profound and successful. The PTH curriculum addresses child sexual abuse from a historical perspective; that the higher rates of sexual abuse among certain Tribes, regions and communities is linked in part to years of victimisation, but may also be perpetuated by internalised oppression and lateral violence among Tribal members. Results. Data suggest that community-based dialogue and wisdom of Native elders and spiritual leaders paired with readiness of community service providers are necessary for sustained change. At all levels, this Indigenous model for learning, sharing, helping and healing brings hope for an end to denial and silence about child sexual abuse for Native people. Conclusions. The PTH program utilises the wisdom and values that have sustained Native people for generations. Ending silence and denial about child sexual abuse and building upon strengths have assisted many Indigenous communities begin the journey toward wellness. Through the PTH, communities have taken steps to accept the challenges associated with establishing safety for children, supporting child victims in healing and to holding offenders accountable

A step forward for understanding the morbidity burden in Guinea: a national descriptive study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Little evidence on the burden of disease has been reported about Guinea. This study was conducted to demonstrate the morbidity burden in Guinea and provide basic evidence for setting health priorities.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A retrospective descriptive study was designed to present the morbidity burden of Guinea. Morbidity data were extracted from the National Health Statistics Report of Guinea of 2008. The data are collected based on a pyramid of facilities which includes two national hospitals (teaching hospitals), seven regional hospitals, 26 prefectural hospitals, 8 communal medical centers, 390 health centers, and 628 health posts. Morbidity rates were calculated to measure the burden of non-fatal diseases. The contributions of the 10 leading diseases were presented by sex and age group.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>In 2008, a total of 3,936,599 cases occurred. The morbidity rate for males was higher than for females, 461 versus 332 per 1,000 population. Malaria, respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, helminthiases, and malnutrition ranked in the first 5 places and accounted for 74% of the total burden, respectively having a rate of 148, 64, 33, 32, and 14 per 1,000 population. The elderly aged 65+ had the highest morbidity rate (611 per 1,000 population) followed by working-age population (458 per 1,000 population) and children (396 per 1,000 population) while the working-age population aged 25-64 contributed the largest part (39%) to total cases. The sex- and age-specific spectrum of morbidity burden showed a similar profile except for small variations.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Guinea has its unique morbidity burden. The ten leading causes of morbidity burden, especially for malaria, respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, helminthiases, and malnutrition, need to be prioritized in Guinea.</p