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Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio

May 20, 2024 | Chronic Inflammation

The Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio refers to the balance between two types of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the diet. Omega-6 fatty acids, found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds, and Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts, both play crucial roles in health. However, the modern Western diet often has a high Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio, typically around 13:1 to 16.7:1, whereas a more balanced ratio of 1:1 to 4:1 is considered healthier.

How To Tame Chronic Inflammation?

May 14, 2024 | Chronic Inflammation

Tame Chronic Inflammation is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing chronic inflammation, a persistent immune response that can contribute to various health conditions. This resource delves into the underlying causes of chronic inflammation, such as poor diet, stress, and environmental factors, and provides practical strategies for mitigating its effects.

Yersinia Enterocolitica

Mar 12, 2024 | Microbiology

Yersinia enterocolitica is a gram-negative bacillus that is known for causing gastroenteritis. [1]

Pasteurella Multocida

Mar 11, 2024 | Microbiology

Pasteurella derives its name from the French scientist Louis Pasteur (Pasteur→Pasteurella) and belongs to the Pasteurellaceae family. [1]

Brucella

Mar 8, 2024 | Microbiology

Some clinically important members of the Brucella family include Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis, Brucella canis and Brucella suis. [1]

Yersinia Pestis

Mar 7, 2024 | Microbiology

The organism is known for causing plague/black death that resulted in millions of deaths in the past.
Reservoirs for Yersinia pestis include wild rodents, squirrels, prairie dogs, and city rats. [1,2]

Francisella Tularensis

Mar 6, 2024 | Microbiology

Some subspecies of Francisella tularensis are the following [1]:
Subspecies tularensis (type A)-most virulent
Subspecies Holarctica (type B)
subsp. mediaasiatica

Legionella Pneumophila

Mar 5, 2024 | Microbiology

Legionella pneumophila is a bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia. It is commonly found in freshwater environments but can proliferate in man-made water systems like cooling towers, hot tubs, and plumbing systems. Infection occurs when people inhale aerosolized water droplets containing the bacteria.

Haemophilus Influenzae

Feb 29, 2024 | Microbiology

Unencapsulated strains of Haemophilus influenzae can be normally present in the human respiratory tract [1]. However, pathogenic strains can cause diseases in all age groups, from children to adults. Some notable diseases caused by H. influenzae in children include epiglottitis, meningitis, and septic arthritis [2].

Mycoplasma Pneumoniae

Feb 28, 2024 | Microbiology

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a pleomorphic free-living organism that belongs to the Mycoplasmataceae family [1]. It is also sometimes referred to as the Eaton agent, named so after the name of the researcher who initially isolated the organism [2].

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