What is soft tissue infection?
What is soft tissue infection?
Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) are bacterial infections of the skin, muscles, and connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons. Penn Medicine’s SSTI Treatment Clinic provides comprehensive and specialized care, including education, antibiotic treatment and recurrence prevention.
What does the purple hibiscus symbolize?
The purple hibiscus is the personification of Jaja and is used as a symbol for freedom which Jaja won from his father.
Why does Papa Eugene Drive Kambili to school?
The corruption of the military regime means violence in everyday life for most people, but Kambili is still sheltered by her parents, and Papa’s wealth means he can afford to keep his family isolated. On Monday Papa drives Kambili to school, instead of Kevin taking her as he usually does.
What does necrotizing fasciitis look like when it starts?
Early symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis can include: A red, warm, or swollen area of skin that spreads quickly. Severe pain, including pain beyond the area of the skin that is red, warm, or swollen. Fever.
Why is my infection turning purple?
If you feel really unwell, with a high temperature (fever) and the shivers: this could be a sign the bacteria have spread into your bloodstream. If the skin, which was red, turns dark purple or black: this could be a sign you have dead soft tissue (which doctors call gangrene). This needs immediate hospital admission.
Why are Aunty Ifeoma’s hibiscuses purple?
Because of its role in Jaja and Kambili’s mental awakening, the purple hibiscus comes to represent freedom and individuality—things they lack under Papa’s rule, but find in Nsukka with Aunty Ifeoma.
Is Father Amadi White?
A young, handsome Nigerian priest who is friends with Aunty Ifeoma and her children. He is a Catholic who also respects his Nigerian roots, incorporating Igbo songs into his prayers and blending the old ways with the new.
Did Jaja go to jail?
Jaja has been in prison for almost three years now, still officially “Awaiting Trial.” Amaka has written letters to him from America, and letters to Nigerian government members about the justice system.
Why did Jaja not go to communion?
On this Palm Sunday Papa notices that Jaja did not take the communion. When they arrive home Papa slams his missal down on the dining room table and interrogates Jaja about it. Jaja answers rebelliously, saying that he doesn’t like the wafer, and that if refusing to take communion means death, then he will die.
