Infections

Cold Sores: Symptoms and Causes

“Hey, everyone! Nurse Anita just called in sick; she’s got cold sores and can’t come to work today”,...
Infections

Tuberculosis of the spine (Pott's Disease)

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that is transmitted through air. It primarily affects the lung...
Infections

Prolonged Diarrhea: What Could It Be?

Diarrhea is defined as passage of loose or watery stools more frequently than usual. Experts conside...
Infections

Water Borne Diseases

The sources of water like lakes, rivers, wells, collected rain water, etc, can easily become contami...
Infections

Tuberculosis: A Death Sentence?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a group of organisms called the Mycobacterium tuberculosis...
Infections

How Do I know I Have Tuberculosis?

The truth is, you might have tuberculosis (TB) without knowing it! Going by our preconceived idea of...
Infections

Hepatitis B: A Silent Killer

Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening infection of the liver, which often causes damage to t...
Infections

Quit Misusing Antimalarials- Malaria Parasites Love It

Mama Chima noticed her son had been sleeping since he returned from school one Monday evening. Chima...
Infections

10 Facts And More About Ebola

The current Ebola epidemic is centered in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Infections

ASKING ABOUT MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR HIV

Image concept with the result of the HIV test. Question: How effective are HIV medications for long...