There are a number of sexually transmitted diseases but in men, the most commonly seen infections include chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, HPV (human papilloma virus), syphilis and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV infection rarely presents with the signs and symptoms discussed below, except for short term lymph >> Read More ...
Prevention of Influenza and Common Cold Preventing a common cold may be difficult as it can strike at any time. Keeping away from others suffering with a cold and avoiding crowded places may reduce the chances of catching the cold but these are not always practical measures. In terms of the seasonal flu (influenza) and >> Read More ...
What is Whooping Cough? Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious infection of the respiratory tract. While most respiratory tract infections are due to viruses (example : common cold, influenza), pertussis is caused by bacteria, namely the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. Pertussis typically affects the >> Read More ...
Reduced immunity during pregnancy may be the reason why expectant mothers are more prone to catch colds or suffer from influenza (flu) and other illnesses. The common cold and influenza are viral infections of the respiratory system, with very similar symptoms, yet there are other important differences between these types >> Read More ...
The presence of a fever after having traveled abroad or to remote areas should always be investigated for possible infections which may have been contracted during the trip. Some of these infections may be rare within a person’s town/city of residence and can often be missed by a doctor if a patient does not divulge >> Read More ...
Animals, insects and reptiles are carriers of many pathogenic microorganisms that can causes diseases in humans. While a greater risk of contracting an infection may exist from a bite or sting, even casual contact from petting, carrying and feeding an animal or insect could transmit an infection. The signs and symptoms of >> Read More ...
What is the Gastric Flu? Gastric flu is a common term used for infectious gastroenteritis, which causes small outbreaks in the workplace, schools and within the home. There are many causes of infectious gastroenteritis – a number of bacterial, viral and protozoal species may cause this inflammation of the stomach, >> Read More ...
The immune system of our body consists of series of cells, called white blood cells, which act in a sequential manner, like a planned military defense system. The various cells have specialized functions which are performed in a highly accurate and controlled manner. Though, the immune system is known to erroneously >> Read More ...
