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1. Brucellosis Information and Treatment August 19, 2008 Brucellosis is an infectious illness caused genus brucella bacteria. Brucella bacteria are generally proceed among animals, and they cause disease in various different vertebrates. It is found all around the world. It is spread through contact with aborted fetuses and discharges from the uterus of infected bitches, during mating, through motherly milk and possibly through airborne transmission in some cases. The bacteria are simply spread to humans through broken skin (open cut or sore) or by inhalation during work in dusty yards. It also spreads to the uterus, placenta and prostate gland as w... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

2. Acai Fruit - Where does it Come From? August 04, 2008 A healthy diet is knonwn to provide many benefits but those benefits can be maximized by consuming certain types of foods which are able to deliver higher levels of nutrients that can enhance the functions of our metabolic system. An exotic fruit which was recently discovered is now the center of attention of the health and beauty community, this fruit is called Acai. Where does it come from? Acai is a Palm member of the genus Euterpe and can be found in floodplains and swamps of Central America but mainly in South America (Brazil). The word Acai is a derivation of the word iwasa'i... (read more) Author: Robert Melkonyan

3. The Lily Flower July 30, 2008 The genus Lilium is the true lily and consists of about 110 species. They are in the Liliaceae family. Today many ornamental lilies are hybrids. Lilies are used for a few purposes, including flowerbeds, herbs, and cut flowers. True lilies are plants grown from flower bulbs that are a loose scaly type. Lilies have a leafy stem that can reach three or four feet tall. The flower has six petals and is found in a variety of colors. Many have spots on their petals. Some lilies are forced to bloom at certain times of the year for marketing. The Lilium longiflorum, a native of ... (read more) Author: Kathy Case

4. The Iris Flower July 30, 2008 Irises are found all around the world except in extremely cold regions. Its common and genus names are both iris. The family is iridaceous. Many people call the plant flags because its leaves grow in the shape of a paper fan. Irises can be either rhizomes or bulbs. Some of the varieties include Japanese, German, Siberian, and Dutch irises. The upper petals of the blooms are called standards and the lower petals are called falls. The iris flower is available in a variety of colors and every year it seems that more colors are available. In fact, the name iris is Greek and it mean... (read more) Author: Kathy Case

5. Tobacco products and tobacco industry June 29, 2008 Commercially available in cured, dried and natural forms, it is often smoked in the form of a cigarettes, cigar or in a stem pipe, water pipe, and hookah. Tobaccois an product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. Tobacco had already been used in the Americas when European settlers arrived and introduced the practice to Europe, where it became hugely popular. With the arrival of Europeans, tobacco became one of the primary products fueling the colonization of the future American South, long before the creation of the United States. The initial colonial expansio... (read more) Author: Barbu Stelan

6. Grand Gala: The Queen of Roses June 10, 2008 Did you know that fossil evidence found in Egyptian tombs suggests that roses have been around for about 35 million years? Cultivating roses was a practice that only began five thousand years ago in China, though it didn’t take long for the genus Rosa to spread to the West and develop new uses besides aesthetic ones. Ancient Romans were rather obsessed with roses – they used the red flower petals as confetti during parades and celebrations, as a source of perfume, and as ingredients for medicine. In fact, the red rose became so useful to the ancient Romans that they found ways to make t... (read more) Author: timothy spencer

7. Hoodia: The Weight Loss Plant June 08, 2008 Hoodia or Hoodia Gordonii is a leafless spiny succulent plant with fleshy finger like stems. Hoodia is a genus in the plant family Apocynaceae, under the subfamily Asclepiadoideae. This plant has some rows of thorns present along its stem, bearing flesh colored flowers. Hoodia Gordonii is a protected plant found in plains and rocky areas; it grows naturally in the harsh desert conditions of the Kalahari Desert of Southern Africa. For many generations the tribes have used the Hoodia Gordonii plant to suppress appetite and thirst during long hunting trips. Although there are over 20 specie... (read more) Author: M Shabir

8. Coxsackie Virus - Information on Coxsackie Virus June 03, 2008 Coxsackie virus (also written as coxsackievirus) is a member of the Picornaviridae family of viruses in the genus termed Enterovirus. Coxsackie viruses are subtype members of Enterovirus that have a single strand of ribonucleic acid (RNA) for its genetic material. The Enteroviruses are also referred to as picornaviruses (pico means "small," so, "small RNA viruses"). Coxsackie virus was first isolated from human feces in the town of Coxsackie, New York, in 1948 by G. Dalldorf. The most well known Coxsackie A disease is hand, foot and mouth disease (unrelated to foot and mouth disease), a... (read more) Author: james Sameul

9. Popular and Well Accepted - Bougainvilleas June 01, 2008 Bougainvilleas are possibly the most popular, well liked and one of the most extensively grown tropical plants. It is a native to the shore of Brazil. Philibert Commerson the French botanist, in the 1760's located the bright and colorful plant and named it Bougainvillea after his friend Louis A. de Bougainville. Family: Nyctaginaceae Genus: Bougainvillea Species: arborea General explanation: Bougainvillea arborea is an evergreen, vigorous, woody vine. Majority of bougainvillea have spines and are completely thorny. It is also perfumed, fragrant similar to the odor of t... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

10. Rose Emotions May 24, 2008 Because of the aesthetic qualities the flower holds, it has been a number one choice as an object to convey the expressions and emotions of beauty, passion, respect and the most important of all; love. Love ranging from the love from a parent to their child, among friends and of course who can forget the love from one person to their significant other. There are many flowers that convey the expression of love of on to their significant other. The most commonly known flower is the rose. Belonging in the genus rosa this flora is the most versatile way to convey one's varying range of emoti... (read more) Author: Alex Vitti

11. Complete Information on Borreliosis May 13, 2008 Borreliosis are a contagion and cause by bit of a tik which is contaminated with bacteria Lyme. Burgdorferi of Borrelia the name of the bacteria has been most generally linked to borreliosis. Lyme disease is caused by Gram-negative spirochetal bacteria from the genus Borrelia. Tap carry other germinate those people can contaminate when they are bitten. Some of these other contagions are rocky mount stained fever, tularemie (rabbit fever), ehrlichiosis, babesiosis and bartonellosis (the sickness of the kattenkras). In fact, can tap the "contagious soup" to them to transmit which is bitten. ... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

12. USES OF SESAME SEEDS May 15, 2008 SESAME SEEDS INTRODUCTION: Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. The precise natural origin of the species is unknown, although numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalised in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds. DESCRIPTION: The sesame is a well known oilseed. It is probably the oldest of all cultivated seed crops. It has been regarded as a food of high value throughout Asia since ancient times. Sesame is a variable annual herb, one to two metre tall, covered with glandul... (read more) Author: herbs cures

13. Complete Information on Babesiosis with Treatment and Prevention May 12, 2008 Babesiosis is named for Victor Babes. Babesiosis is an intraerythrocytic parasitic infection. Babesiosis is caused by hemoprotozoan parasites of the genus Babesia. Babesia microti and Babesia divergens have been identified in most human cases, but variants have been recently identified. Babesiosis is frequent in endemic areas of the northeastern and northwestern United States, particularly Long Island, New York, and Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Babesia infection transmitted by various tick vectors occurs in Europe, Asia, and the northwestern and northeastern United States. ... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

14. A Guide to Discus Fish May 12, 2008 Discus fish are exotic fish that are a joy to keep in an aquarium. They are freshwater fish from the cichlidae family and the genus is Symphysodon. They are often called tropical fish because they come originally from the rain forest in South America and they make their home in the Amazon River. There are many discus breeders in the United States and the discus fish is a preference of many aquarists. Discus fish are often referred to as the rainbow of the rainforest because of the variety of coloring. You will find that discus fish are usually a base color with secondary color in st... (read more) Author: Sue Kennedy

15. Brucellosis - Symptoms and Causes of Brucellosis May 07, 2008 Brucellosis, also called undulant fever, or Malta fever, in humans is a highly contagious zoonosis (infectious disease transmitted from animals to humans) caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. Brucella spp. are small, gram-negative, non-motile, non-spore-forming rods. Brucella spp. are facultative intracellular parasites causing chronic disease, which usually persists for life. Brucellosis is a bacterial disease of both humans and animals recognized since the 19th century. Brucellosis is a typical zoonotic disease and it spreads from animal to man but it does not spread from man to ma... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

16. Dengue Fever-Signs and Symptoms of Dengue Fever April 28, 2008 Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are acute febrile diseases, found in the tropics and Africa, and caused by four closely related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae.The geographical spread is similar to malaria, but unlike malaria, dengue is often found in urban areas of tropical nations, including Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, India and Brazil. Each serotype is sufficiently different that there is no cross-protection and epidemics caused by multiple serotypes (hyperendemicity) can occur. Dengue is transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti ... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

17. What is Giardiasis and what are it's main causes? April 25, 2008 Giardiasis-introduction Giardia is an infection of the small intestine caused by a protozoa. It is usually asymptomatic in humans but may produce abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. The species that infects humans and causes diarrhea is Giardia lamblia. The genus Giardia that may be parasitic in the intestines of vertebrates including most domestic animals. What are the main causes of Giardiasis? Giardia is caused by infection with the single-celled parasite Giardia lamblia, also known as Giardia intestinalis or Giardia duodenalis. It is caused by the infection of Giar... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

18. Complete Information on Dengue fever with Treatment and Prevention April 24, 2008 Dengue fever is a flu-like illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. One major difference, however, is that malaria is often eradicated in major cities, whereas dengue is often found in urban areas of developed tropical nations, including singapore, taiwan, indonesia, and brazil. Caused by one of four closely related virus serotypes of the genus flavivirus, family flaviviridae, each serotype is sufficiently different that there is no cross-protection and epidemics caused by multiple serotypes can occur. Dengue is transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which feeds during... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

19. What is the role of Fenugreek in Breast Success Pills? April 22, 2008 Breast Success natural breast enhancement supplement pills contain a blend of potent herbal ingredients listed on the FDA GRAS list of safe foods. Of all 13 active ingredients, fenugreek (of the genus species Trigonella foenum-graecum) is the one with the highest dosage per capsule. In this article, we will briefly discuss the benefits of this herb relating to breast enhancement along with other medicinal benefits. Also known as Greek Hay See and Bird’s Foot, this is a plant that originally thrives in the Mediterranean region. Today fenugreek grows in other parts of the world inclu... (read more) Author: Joanne Vern

20. Puerto Vallarta's Tecomeae Tribe Takes Center Stage in the Springtime April 20, 2008 During the months of March and April, a couple species of the Tecomeae tribe come out in their full regalia in Puerto Vallarta. The Tecomeae tribe, included in the Bignoniaceae family, has numerous genuses including the Tabebuia genus. The Tabebuia genus has more than 100 species of which the Vallarta area is proud to host the Tabebuia Impetiginosa and the Tabebuia Donnell-Smithii species. Now that you're totally confused and bored, let's learn more about these two species and what bearing they have on Vallarta! The Tabebuia genus is a group of hard wood trees that live in the tropi... (read more) Author: Jim Scherrer

21. What is Giardiasis and what are it's main causes April 16, 2008 Giardiasis-introduction Giardia is an infection of the small intestine caused by a protozoa. It is usually asymptomatic in humans but may produce abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. The species that infects humans and causes diarrhea is Giardia lamblia. The genus Giardia that may be parasitic in the intestines of vertebrates including most domestic animals. What are the main causes of Giardiasis? Giardia is caused by infection with the single-celled parasite Giardia lamblia, also known as Giardia intestinalis or Giardia duodenalis. It is caused by the infection of Giardia ... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

22. How to Use Pepper Spray against Perpetrators April 11, 2008 Pepper spray has become a very popular, effective, yet humane means of providing personal defense. It is important to understand how to use pepper spray in order to effectively ward off any perpetrators. Also known as oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, the active ingredient in security spray is a chemical that is derived from plants in the Capsicum genus, which includes hot peppers. The resulting chemical is called capsaicin. Using pepper spray, in addition to personal defense, include riot control, defense against animals such as dogs and bears, and crowd control. When you proper un... (read more) Author: John audlee

23. Dengue Fever - Causes, Symptoms and Preventions March 29, 2008 Dengue fever (DF), a benign acute febrile syndrome, has been called the most vital mosquito-transmitted viral disease. It is caused by one of four closely related virus serotypes (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4), of the genus Flavivirus. Each serotype is antigenically distinct, so there is no cross-protection, and epidemics caused by multiple serotypes (hyperendemicity) can occur. The infectious disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of mosquitoes, most commonly Aedes aegypti. Dengue disease is sometimes called break-bone fever because it causes severe joint and muscle pain that feels ... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

24. Canadian Lynx March 11, 2008 One of the four members of the lynx genus, the Canadian Lynx is an inhabitant mainly of Canada and Alaska, with some individuals recorded in certain parts of northern United States. A resident largely of snowy mountainous areas, it is adapted physically to survive in cold weathers. Though smaller than the Eurasian Lynx, the Canadian Lynx is a formidable predator with a size twice as big as the domestic cat. Males are larger, with an average weight of twenty five pounds and length nearing three feet. A beautiful cat, the coat of the Canadian Lynx is thick and silvery brown with darkish mar... (read more) Author: Omer Ashraf

25. Jungle Cat March 11, 2008 A medium-sized feline, Jungle Cat is believed to be the largest of the existing Felis genus wild cats. Distributed over a wide area extending from North Africa to Southeast Asia, the Jungle Cat is one of the most adaptable and versatile cats. Contrary to what its name suggests, the Jungle Cat is seldom seen in dense tropical rainforests - existing more on forest and river margins and marshy areas. A large, slender cat it resembles a serval in its physique with a weight ranging from ten to thirty five pounds, height at shoulders around fourteen inches and length nearing two and a half to three ... (read more) Author: Omer Ashraf

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