The new coronavirus outbreak has made headlines in recent weeks, but there’s another viral epidemic hitting countries around the world: flu season. But how do these viruses compare, and which one is really more worrisome? So far, the new coronavirus has led to more than 218,000 illnesses and more than 8,000 deaths worldwide as of MarchContinue reading “How the new Coronavirus Compares with the Influenza Virus”
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HIV/AIDS: EFFECTS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE
What is HIV/AIDS? HIV is an abbreviation that means Human Immunodeficiency Virus, while AIDS is an acronym that means Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. HIV specifically refers to the virus which infects the body and damages the immune cells, thus making the person’s immune system become weaker (immunocompromised). AIDS is a severe disease complication that can ariseContinue reading “HIV/AIDS: EFFECTS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEPATITIS
What is Hepatitis and what causes it? Hepatitis basically refers to the inflammation of the Liver. A number of things can cause the Liver to be inflamed, like excessive alcohol intake, hard drugs and toxic chemicals, however, the most common cause of hepatitis is the ‘Hepatitis Viruses’. There are five types of hepatitis viruses, whichContinue reading “WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEPATITIS”
THE DISEASE CALLED DIPHTHERIA
What is Diphtheria? Diphtheria is a rare, highly communicable disease known to man from as far back as the 5th Century BC, when it was first discovered and described by the Classical Greek Physician, Hippocrates. The disease is caused by a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.Continue reading “THE DISEASE CALLED DIPHTHERIA”
DENGUE FEVER: THE VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE
What is Dengue Fever? Dengue Fever is a severe, painful disease with acute flu-like symptoms caused by a virus that is transmitted through the bite of a particular mosquito species. The disease is also called “breakbone fever” due to the intense pains it causes in the joints and muscles. The disease has a widespread prevalenceContinue reading “DENGUE FEVER: THE VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE”
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE
Introduction The COVID-19 outbreak remains one of the biggest public health threats ever experienced by mankind since the history of infectious diseases. Currently, over 216 million cases and 4.5 million deaths have occurred worldwide, causing a great deal of panic, decrease in healthcare access, and economic distress. No widely approved treatment currently exists for COVID-19;Continue reading “WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE”
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: A BURDEN AMONG THE ELDERLY
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a mental degenerative disorder common among elderly individuals and is characterized by gradual loss of memory, cognitive skills, speech and even loss of basic ability to carry out routine tasks. It is also referred to as Senile Dementia due to its prevalence among the older adults and theContinue reading “ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: A BURDEN AMONG THE ELDERLY”
THE DISEASE CALLED PNEUMONIA
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that causes inflammation of the alveoli (air sacs) in the Lungs. The disease is mostly common among children and is the single largest infectious cause of child deaths worldwide, accounting for an average of about 15% of all deaths in children under five years of age.Continue reading “THE DISEASE CALLED PNEUMONIA”
ALL ABOUT MENINGITIS
What is Meningitis? Meningitis is a severe disease caused by microbial infection of the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) found in the protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meninges), leading to inflammation and swelling, along with a host of other symptoms. Meningitis is considered a major public health threat and has a cosmopolitan distribution, meaningContinue reading “ALL ABOUT MENINGITIS”
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEASLES
What is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious viral disease common among children under five years of age, with a known history of causing major epidemics in various parts of the world. Before the implementation of widespread measles vaccination campaigns, the disease recorded over 2.6 million worldwide infections yearly, with a global average of aboutContinue reading “ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEASLES”