Transformation of a normal cell into a cancerous cell is probably…

Question Answered step-by-step Transformation of a normal cell into a cancerous cell is probably… Transformation of a normal cell into a cancerous cell is probably not such a critical event in the genesis of cancer; rather it is the inability of immune cells of the body to identify and destroy the newly formed cancer cells when they are a few in numbers.[2] The risk of cancer is multiplied in those persons, whose immune system is suppressed due to any factor including chronic stress, old age, chronic debilitating disease, previous use of chemotherapy, and abuse of drugs such as analgesics, antibiotics, and corticosteroids.11 Does aciclovir prevent the chances of developing herpes zoster (shingles) when given during primary infection?12 How long does it take after vaccination to become immunized against chickenpox and therefore safe to work in infectious areas?13 Is meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) the only major hospital-acquired infection? 14 Do you have to have antibiotics to get Clostridium difficile infection?15 Why do some patients with rheumatic fever later progress to chronic rheumatic heart disease?16 What is the World Health Organization recommendation for the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever after a streptococcal throat infection?17 Does rheumatic fever have an infectious or an immunological aetiology?18 Why is migratory polyarthritis found in rheumatic heart disease?19 Are penicillins still the drug of choice in streptococcal infections  (particularly Strep. Pneumoniae)?20 1. How long can the antistreptolysin-O (ASO) titre remain positive after a streptococcal infection?     2. What is the effect of a suitable antibiotic on the ASO titre, if any? Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)