Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Pulmonary Tuberculosis I01:29

Pulmonary Tuberculosis I

1.0K
Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a contagious illness primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lung parenchyma but can also impact other body parts.
Causative Organism
The primary infectious agent causing tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a slow-growing, acid-fast, aerobic rod that exhibits sensitivity to heat and ultraviolet light. Instances of Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium avium contributing to the development of TB infection are rare.
Mode of...
1.0K
Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes01:30

Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes

903
Spirochetes, unique bacteria in the phylum Spirochaetes, are gram-negative, motile, tightly coiled, slender, and flexible. They inhabit aquatic sediments and animals, with some causing diseases like syphilis. Spirochetes are classified into eight genera based on habitat, pathogenicity, phylogeny, and characteristics.Their distinctive motility arises from endoflagella, located within the cell’s periplasm. These endoflagella anchor at the cell poles and extend along the cell length, encased...
903
Pulmonary Tuberculosis III01:31

Pulmonary Tuberculosis III

1.1K
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection primarily affecting the lung parenchyma but which can also affect other body parts. TB can be classified based on disease development, presentation, and the affected anatomical site.
The first classification is based on the development of the disease, and it includes the following categories:
1.1K
The Periodic Table and Organismal Elements01:27

The Periodic Table and Organismal Elements

23.0K
Elements are the smallest units of matter that cannot be broken down further by chemical processes. There are 118 known elements, but not all of these are naturally occurring, and only a few of them are essential for life. Living matter is composed primarily of carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, and oxygen, with smaller amounts of other elements like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur. Other elements are also necessary for life but only in trace amounts.
Periodic Table Provides Information...
23.0K
The Periodic Table and Organismal Elements00:57

The Periodic Table and Organismal Elements

203.9K
Overview
203.9K
Tonsillitis I: Introduction01:30

Tonsillitis I: Introduction

2.4K
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, which are two lymphoid tissue masses at the back of the throat. This condition can cause discomfort and irritation in the throat.
Etiology
Three primary contributing factors have been identified.
2.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

2024 VCP International Conference: Exploring multi-disciplinary approaches from basic science of valosin containing protein, an AAA+ ATPase protein, to the therapeutic advancement for VCP-associated multisystem proteinopathy.

Neurobiology of disease·2025
Same author

Traumatic brain injury and sleep in military and veteran populations: A literature review.

NeuroRehabilitation·2024
Same author

Optimizing Quantum Classification Algorithms on Classical Benchmark Datasets.

Entropy (Basel, Switzerland)·2023
Same author

Netarsudil monotherapy as the initial treatment for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in Indian patients: A real-world evaluation of efficacy and safety.

Indian journal of ophthalmology·2023
Same author

Community seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents in England, 2019-2021.

Archives of disease in childhood·2022
Same author

Clinicopathological study of parasitic lesions of the eye and ocular adnexa in a tertiary care ophthalmic center in South India.

Indian journal of ophthalmology·2022
Same journal

Eye injury rates and community cost savings through vision centers: Evidence from southern India.

Indian journal of ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Evaluation of the protective efficiency of polycarbonate goggles against firecracker-related ocular injuries.

Indian journal of ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Comment on: Clinical characteristics, risk factor analysis, and outcomes of graft rejection after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty.

Indian journal of ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Issue regarding E Log book for PG students: Paper to pixels.

Indian journal of ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Methylation matters: A case control study on epigenetic alteration in diabetic retinopathy.

Indian journal of ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Understanding the disconnect: A pilot study of public perception versus reality of corneal donation in India.

Indian journal of ophthalmology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 18, 2026

Author Spotlight: Controlled Human Exposure Model for Tick Research and Lyme Disease Studies
04:47

Author Spotlight: Controlled Human Exposure Model for Tick Research and Lyme Disease Studies

Published on: December 1, 2023

1.1K

A tiny tick can cause a big health problem.

Manuel John1, M Raman2, Keith Ryan3

  • 1Professor of Ophthalmology, Al Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha; Consulatant MGDM Hospital, Kangazha and LLM Hospital, Kidangoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|November 15, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Tiny ticks, vectors for over 100 diseases, can cause serious health issues. Early detection of tick bites, especially periocular ones, is crucial for preventing severe complications and reemerging rickettsial diseases in India.

More Related Videos

Tick Microbiome Characterization by Next-Generation 16S rRNA Amplicon Sequencing
07:21

Tick Microbiome Characterization by Next-Generation 16S rRNA Amplicon Sequencing

Published on: August 25, 2018

13.5K
Extraction of Saliva, Haemolymph, Salivary Glands, and Midgut from Individual Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae)
03:22

Extraction of Saliva, Haemolymph, Salivary Glands, and Midgut from Individual Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae)

Published on: October 31, 2025

821

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 18, 2026

Author Spotlight: Controlled Human Exposure Model for Tick Research and Lyme Disease Studies
04:47

Author Spotlight: Controlled Human Exposure Model for Tick Research and Lyme Disease Studies

Published on: December 1, 2023

1.1K
Tick Microbiome Characterization by Next-Generation 16S rRNA Amplicon Sequencing
07:21

Tick Microbiome Characterization by Next-Generation 16S rRNA Amplicon Sequencing

Published on: August 25, 2018

13.5K
Extraction of Saliva, Haemolymph, Salivary Glands, and Midgut from Individual Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae)
03:22

Extraction of Saliva, Haemolymph, Salivary Glands, and Midgut from Individual Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae)

Published on: October 31, 2025

821

Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Ticks are significant vectors of human diseases, second only to mosquitoes.
  • Over a hundred diseases are transmitted by infected ticks, some potentially fatal.
  • Rickettsial diseases are reemerging in India, documented in at least 11 states.

Observation:

  • Presents rare cases of periocular tick bites in India.
  • Ticks were initially misidentified as skin tags or moles.
  • Careful removal of attached ticks was performed to prevent complications.

Findings:

  • Periocular tick bites can be asymptomatic or mimic benign skin lesions.
  • Lyme disease, a common tick-borne illness, presents with diverse systemic and ocular manifestations.
  • Tick-borne diseases require early diagnosis and treatment to avert long-term multi-system complications.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of clinical suspicion for tick bites in endemic areas.
  • Emphasizes the need for increased awareness and diagnostic capabilities for tick-borne diseases in India.
  • Underscores the potential for tick-borne illnesses to cause significant morbidity if not promptly managed.