Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with Streptococcus bacteria (such as Strep throat or scarlet fever). This disease is a multisystem inflammatory disease which can affect the heart, joints, skin and brain. It is an immunologically mediated. It can be acute or chronic.

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop when strep throat or scarlet fever isn't properly treated , it can caused rheumatic heart disease . Strep throat and scarlet fever are caused by an infection with group A beta hemolytic streptococcus bacteria.

Nephrotic syndrome is a symptom complex manifested by massive edema, hypoalbuminemia, marked albuminuria and hyper lipidemia (hypercholestremia).

Definition: Presence of a middle ear infection Acute Otitis Media: occurrence of bacterial infection within the middle ear cavity Otitis Media with Effusion: presence of nonpurulent fluid within the middle ear cavity OM is the second most common clinical problem in childhood after upper respiratory infection

Peritonitis :is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs

Ingestion of toxin substances is a common problem in the pediatric age group. Common causes are household products including kerosene oil, drugs (barbiturates), chemicals (corrosives) and pesticides (organophasphate compound. Majority of poison are ingested by children at home, include products that are familiar and visual appealing due to glossy packing. The inherent curiosity and tendency for exploration in children contributes the high incidence of accidental poisoning below 5 years of age. Usually classified as accidental, homicidal or suicidal, whereas in a majority of cases are accidental

Spina bifida (SB ) is a condition that affects the spine and is usually apparent at birth. It is a type of neural tube defect (NTD). Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way.

TEACH THE MOTHER/CAREGIVER TO GIVE ORAL DRUGS AT HOME Follow the instructions below for every oral drug to be given at home. Also follow the instructions listed with each drug’s dosage table. » Determine the appropriate drugs and dosage for the child’s age or weight. » Tell the mother/caregiver the reason for giving the drug to the child. » Demonstrate how to measure a dose.

Heart The heart is the central organ of the cardiovascular system, acting as a pump to circulate blood throughout the body. It's a muscular organ with four chambers that work together to move blood into the arteries, which then distribute it to the body's tissues and organs. The heart also receives deoxygenated blood from the body and sends it to the lungs to be oxygenated, completing the circulation cycle

• Sore throat is essentially an acute tonsillitis and/or pharyngitis. It is characterised by redness and oedema of mucosa, pseudo membrane formation, and enlargement of cervical lymph nodes.

Tonsils are protective (lymph) gland that are situated on both sides in the throat. Tonsils constitute an important part of the body’s immune system and are vital defense organ. They protect the body from bacteria and viruses by fighting these as soon as they enter the body via the oral / nasal cavity. Most cases bacterial tonsillitis are caused by group A beta- hemolytic streptococcus pyogenes (GABHS).

Triage is the term derived from the French verb trier meaning to sort or to choose It’s the process by which patients classified according to the type and urgency of their conditions to get the Right patient to the Right place at the Right time with the Right care provider

The respiratory system is a vital biological system responsible for exchanging gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment. It includes the lungs and airways (trachea, bronchi, bronchioles), as well as structures like the diaphragm and chest wall. The primary function of the respiratory system is to deliver oxygen to the blood, which then distributes it throughout the body, while also removing carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration

This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves the ability to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values, promote teamwork, manage workplace conflicts, maintain professional and personal development, apply problem-solving, and promote customer care.

This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves the ability to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values, promote teamwork, manage workplace conflicts, maintain professional and personal development, apply problem-solving, and promote customer care

This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves the ability to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values, promote teamwork, manage workplace conflicts, maintain professional and personal development, apply problem-solving, and promote customer care.

This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves the ability to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values, promote teamwork, manage workplace conflicts, maintain professional and personal development, apply problem-solving, and promote customer care.

Water supply service quality has many dimensions: continuity; water quality; pressure; and the degree of responsiveness of service providers to customer complaints.

Irrigation and drainage, artificial application of water to land and artificial removal of excess water from land, respectively. Some land requires irrigation or drainage before it is possible to use it for any agricultural production; other land profits from either practice to increase production. Some land, of course, does not need either. Although either practice may be, and both often are, used for nonagricultural purposes to improve the environment, this article is limited to their application to agriculture

INTRODUCTION This module unit aims at imparting the trainee with knowledge and skills that will help him/her understand how rural and urban societies make decisions and receive information about agriculture. It will also provide trainees with programme planning and evaluation skills.