Total mortalities in fry infected with IPNV and held at 10°C regularly decreased from 70% in fish infected when 1 to 2 weeks old to a negligible percent in fish infected when 20 weeks old (Dorson, 1981). ... Total mortality from acute infection may reach 70% or more over 2 to 4 weeks (Wolf, 1988). ... Immune response may be compromised due to stress allowing the disease to proliferate. ... Thus increasing the environmental temperature appears to increase the immune response of fish. ... Disease resistance or immune responses appear to be optimized at higher temperatures (16°C). ...

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AIDS is defined as acquired immune deficiency syndrome. ... A virus that attacks the immune system causes the AIDS virus. ... This is because HIV, which is the beginning of the AIDS virus, breaks down the immune system enough that the immune system allows the AIDS virus to move in. ... This virus, simian immune deficiency (SIV), is found most commonly in simian, or monkeys. ... In the United States alone, there was a reported ten new cases per week in 1982 and this figure was doubling about every six months for homosexuals. ...

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We believe it helps with skin/coat, hips, and immune system development. ... Another treat that can help their immune and digestive system is plain yogurt. A tablespoon or two will do a few times a week. Some breeders recommended adding egg to their feedings a few times a week. ...

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If technology in your daily life routine doesn't concern you, you should think twice about how it really affects the body's health. At least that is the one and only thing that caught my attention of many topics trending around the world. Technology affects us in every way, starting from a simple flu to cancer and to extreme cases being death. Let's not forget about the teens that are on their phones behind the wheel, that ether kill themselves of others near them. The smallest LED screen can cause loss of vision over time and can also cause headaches or migraines with continuou...

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A study shows that regular exercise slows and even prevents the aging of the immune system. Immunologists have thought for a long time that the immune system declined naturally with age. However, a study has shown that physically active women in their 70's showed that their immune systems were as active as those of young adult's. ... The hiking trip I take yearly is only 120$ for almost a full week and that i...

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The productions of these proteins are linked at the time of pregnancy, immune system disorders, cancer or allergic reaction. ... Haemophilia B It involves the same thing; regular injections of medication but called Nona cog Alfa, an engineered version of clotting factor IX (9) and injections required twice a week. ...

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Background AIDS stands for "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome." ... AIDS health officials say that in the mainly-Muslim country that the public and the World Health Organization have made significant progress in breaking the social stigma of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. ... In the "Islamic Banner" an Egyptian newspaper published every week, there was an article written by an unknown person which stated, "AIDS is the almighty God's way of punishing those who pollute the country with their sins. ...

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A baby was born on July 12 or 13 of 100 BC in Rome. Little did the proud parents of this baby know that he would rule most of the known world. This baby was born to the name of Gaius, his personal name, Julius was the name of his family's clan and the name of his family was Caesar meaning hairy. Cae...

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Biological weapons can be altered, through biotechnology, to be immune to vaccines and antibiotics. ... Up to 40% of people who catch the virus will die within the first two weeks, and there is no vaccine because it has to administered before the virus is contracted. ... And the last weapon is the Ebola virus, which takes about a week to kill the patient and spreads through direct contact with an infected individual. ...

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Introduction Cerebral Palsy is a form of paralysis (a motor function disorder) that is produced through an unending, non-developing prenatal brain deficiency or brain injury occurring before, during, or after birth. "Cerebral" applies to the brain and "Palsy" applies to the scarcity of muscular motion. This term refers to non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that limit and impair the movement, balance, and posture of one's body. It is important to remember that it is not life-threatening; although cerebral palsy may have an overwhelming effect upon peopl...

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Introduction Cerebral Palsy is a form of paralysis (a motor function disorder) that is produced through an unending, non-developing prenatal brain deficiency or brain injury occurring before, during, or after birth. "Cerebral " applies to the brain and "Palsy " applies to the scarcity of muscular motion. This term refers to non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that limit and impair the movement, balance, and posture of one's body. It is important to remember that it is not life-threatening; although cerebral palsy may have an overwhelming effect upon people affected with it, a...

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Coral Reefs Coral reefs are arguably the world's most beautiful habitats. Coral reefs have been called the rainforests of the oceans, because of the rich diversity of life they support. Scientists have not yet finished counting the thousands of different species of plants and animals that use or live in the coral reef. They are massive underwater structures formed by the limestone skeletons of tiny invertebrate animals. Reefs house a greater diversity of body forms, chemistry, and animal phyla. ...

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2001How Great Britain won the Boer War in South Africa in 1902 On October 11, 1899, the forces of the Boer republics, Orange Free State and South African Republic, responded to Great Britain's dismissal of an ultimatum against the placement and reinforcing of British troops in South Africa by laying...

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The First Battle of Ypres was the beginning of three major battles fought around the medieval town of Ypres in Belgium. The Germans had occupied Ypres for a brief time, however, the British Expeditionary Force took the town and held it for the reminder of the war. The Germans had many attempts to taking the town, however, the Allies resisted attacks and held the town through out the battles. Nevertheless, they felt the damage done by the Germans; and had suffered a great amount of causalities. Trench systems were built surrounding the area of Ypres and remained in the Western Front through o...

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There are two broad categories of consciousness: Normal Waking Consciousness (NWC) Altered States of Consciousness (ASC) Normal Waking Consciousness Refers to the states of consciousness associated with being awake and aware of our thoughts, memories, feelings and sensations for the external world Altered States of Consciousness Is any sate of consciousness that is distinctly different from normal waking consciousness, in terms of level of awareness and experience and the intensity of sensations, thoughts, feelings and memories Concepts of ASC from NWC including daydreaming and alcohol-indu...

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By the end of the first week the infant begins to gain weight rapidly and, by about the tenth day, has regained birthweight. ... (fat soluble/water soluble vitamin) Vitamin A, D, E, & K plays key roles in growth, cellular differentiation, and immune system integrity during infancy. ...

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Events of past have shown that no place is immune from the potential of a terrorist attack. ... More over, a simple bronze box and the memorabilia holding facts from the days and weeks after the September 11 attack on the Pentagon was entombed in the building's reconstructed facade as a permanent reminder of the men and women who died. ...

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The objective of this report is to gain an understanding of how this international airline is strategically managed to gain maximum profit from it own fleet and through members of its alliance. This particular airline was chosen first because we had some previous knowledge of them and their allian...

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I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION The profession of nursing is a combination of art and science dominated by the idea of service in which certain principles are applied in the skillful care of the sick or health education of the healthy with an appropriate relationship with the patient, the physician, and the whole health team. It also has equal concerns regarding prevention of illness, care of the dying, and conservation of health. Skillful care is required to maintain the indivisibility of the human being, which is the basis of holistic health - an approach that considers t...

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In low intensity armed conflicts or post conflict situations such as Afghanistan and Iraq their employees, contracted as civilians but armed as military personnel, operate in "grey zones" as unlawful combatants without oversight or accountability, under murky legal restraints2 and often with immunity. ...

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Drugs have become a very serious problem in the United States. They have become a component of one's every day lives. This Nation's reliance on drugs for pleasure, depression, and medical relief dominates the political and economic scene. Much debate over the drug issue occurs daily. Pleasure is one of the main reasons for drug use in America. ...

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In Scorsese's explorations of the role of violence in redemption, a spectrum of possible versions range from the clearly redeemed Frank of Bringing Out the Dead, to Sam in Casino who achieved and then lost it, right up to Henry in GoodFellas who seems immune to any possible redemption. ...

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Over the history of the world, yoga has evolved from a religious practiced by holy men in India and Asia, to become part of mainstream fitness all over the world. While exploring the evolution of yoga, it is important to keep in mind the true sense of it. Yoga is a form of meditation, with or without movement. Sitting in lotus pose with focus on the breath and quieting of the mind is the essence of yoga. A practice focused on unblocking the chakras can facilitate relief from a long list of physical and emotional ailments, including, but not limited to, stress, hypertension and depression. ...

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