A Giraffe's heart, which can weigh up to 24 lb (10 kg), has to generate around double the normal blood pressure for a large mammal in order to maintain blood flow to the brain against gravity.
Background. Bacterial overgrowth syndrome (BOS) is a term that describes clinical manifestations that occur when the normally low number of bacteria that inhabit the stomach, duodenum, jejunum, and proximal ileum significantly increases or becomes overtaken by other pathogens.
What is Hyper IgE syndrome? Hyper IgE syndrome (HIES) is also known as Job's syndrome. It is a primary immunodeficiency where recurrent skin boils, eczema and pneumonia are seen. What are the symptoms of Hyper IgE syndrome? Symptoms of Job's syndrome include eczema, recurrent abscesses, pneumonia and recurrent candida infections. Eczema usually occurs in the creases behind the ears, the back, buttocks and scalp. Boils and abscesses are commonly caused by bacteria called as staphylococcal aureus.