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Poison Dart Frogs

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If you were to come across a poison dart frog you would probably be surprised at the size of these sometimes fatally poisonous frogs. Of course, you won’t stumble across poison dart frogs, or poison arrow frogs, anywhere in the continental United States. They are normally found from Brazil to Costa Rica; throughout the warm tropical forests of Central and South America. Occasionally they can be found on particular islands in Hawaii. They’re, on average, up to 1 inch long, but Read more

Toxic Chemicals – What Are We Doing To Our Kids?

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I was born in the late fifties. In those days it was safe to leave your doors unlocked, leave your bike unattended, play out in the street and talk and accept lifts from strangers. It was also a time of RESPECT especially towards parents and anyone older. If we were told to come in at a certain time, we did so. If we were playing ball and it accidentally went into someone’s garden, we went to the door, apologised and politely requested its return. If the owner refused we may Read more

Toxic Shock Syndrome – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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Streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome is defined group A streptococcal infection. It is associated with the early onset of shock and organ failure. It can be caused by one of two different types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. This bactria affects the whole body. Staphylococcus can produce toxins. In some people whose bodies can’t fight these toxins, the immune system reacts. Most often STSS appears after streptococcus bacteria have invaded areas of Read more