Malaria: Causes, Symptoms, Vaccine and Treatment This article will explain you about malaria transmission , prevention, blood smear & causes . Overview of malaria : Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease. The Anopheles mosquito transmits it to humans . The parasites in mosquitos that spread this belong to the Plasmodium genus. Over 100 types of Plasmodium parasite can infect a variety of species. Different types replicate at different rates, changing …
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Leprosy : All you need to know about this
Leprosy(Mycobacterium leprae) This article aims to explain to you about Leprosy, It will help you identify its signs o, understand the causes and how to get rid of this disease. What is Leprosy? This is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the skin, the lining of the nose, and the upper respiratory tract. It is also known …
Continue readingObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) : Complete Details
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): This article aims to demystify some of the myths surrounding OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) disorder, help you identify signs of OCD, understand the causes of OCD and how to get help. Overview of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: What Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. People living with OCD are troubled by persistent, unwanted thoughts, ideas, images or sensations (obsessive thoughts) that …
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What is PTSD Disorder? Overview Of PTSD: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition where you struggle to recover long after you experience or witness a deeply terrifying event. About half of American adults experience at least one traumatic event in their lives. While many people have a difficult time coping in the wake of trauma, only a small portion go on to develop PTSD. Here, …
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What is Cholera? Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. It is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. Overview of Cholera In U.S. this was prevalent in the in the 1800s, before modern water and sewage treatment systems eliminated its spread by contaminated water.Only about 10 cases of cholera …
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All you need to know about Typhoid All you need to know about typhoid Typhoid is a bacterial infection that can lead to a high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. It can be fatal. It is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. The infection is often passed on through contaminated food and drinking water, and it is more prevalent in places where handwashing is less frequent. Basic Information : Pathogen : A …
Continue readingTuberculosis (TB): Symptoms, Causes, Prevention & Cure
Overview of Tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection that usually attacks your lungs. It can also spread to other parts of your body, like your brain and spine. A type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it. Here Are some basic details about Tuberculosis (TB) Pathogen of Tuberculosis (TB) : A bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Mode of Transmission of Tuberculosis (TB) : airborne-discharged through sputum, cough, sneeze, etc. of the infected person. Incubation …
Continue readingDengue : key facts and a simplified review
Overview of Dengue Fever: Dengue is an acute fever caused by virus. It is of two types: (i) Dengue fever, (ii) Dengue hemorrhagic fever.This is characterized by an onset of sudden high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes and in the muscles and joints. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is an acute infectious viral disease. It is an advanced stage of dengue fever. It is characterized by fever during the initial …
Continue readingWhat’s Adjustment disorder? Complete Details
Adjustment disorder Adjustment disorder are stress-related conditions. You experience more stress than would normally be expected in response to a stressful or unexpected event, and the stress causes significant problems in your relationships, at work or at school. Work problems, going away to school, an illness, death of a close family member or any number of life changes can cause stress. Most of the time, people adjust to such changes …
Continue readingWhat is Hepatitis? Symptoms, Causes and Diagnosis
Hepatitis : In this article you’ll find more about hepatitis; focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and prevention. This is the inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. This swelling and damage can affect how well your liver functions. Hepatitis can be an acute (short-term) infection or a chronic (long-term) infection. Some of the details …
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