Unless you’re looking to travel to certain regions of the world, you’ve probably never given much thought to typhoid fever. While it was once a serious condition in the western world, most cases in the 21st century occur in developing regions of the world. Typhoid fever is caused by bacteria
Some of us who were born before the chickenpox vaccine encountered the viral infection as children. It was an itchy and miserable experience, but we recovered and didn’t have to worry about getting it again. In most younger children, the chickenpox isn’t a major cause for concern. This isn’t the
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a very serious viral brain infection. Unlike some other viruses, it can’t be spread from person to person or through droplets in the air. Instead, it’s spread through the bites of infected mosquitos. The disease is found most often in southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and
Typhoid Fever is a highly infectious bacterial infection that can be found in developing countries and in regions with poor sanitation and water facilities. It’s not as common in the western world as it once was, but several cases are reported each year of travellers becoming ill while they’ve travelling
Your ears need wax to stay healthy and to protect your inner ear from damage caused by dirt and debris. However, some people produce too much wax and end up with a build up that can impact your ear health. Symptoms can include dizziness, muffled hearing, hearing loss, and a
Once an almost accepted part of childhood, the uncomfortable symptoms of the chickenpox can now be effectively prevented with the chickenpox vaccine. Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Once exposed, an infected person will start to show symptoms within 1-3 weeks. It’s more common in
Rabies is one of the most well-studied diseases in the world yet there are still several myths surrounding it. Because of this, much of the general population has misconceptions about the disease, its treatment, and where it is found. Rabies is a serious infection that impacts the brain and nervous
Your thyroid is an important gland that you generally don’t have to think about very often. However, when something goes wrong with your thyroid, your entire body will feel the effects. The thyroid gland is responsible for many processes in your body, including your metabolism, heart rate, mood, heart rate,
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord that can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Meningitis needs to be diagnosed as soon as possible so that people can be properly treated. Without treatment, meningitis can become very serious and even fatal. Bacterial meningitis is
Diabetes is becoming more common each year in the UK. Type 1 diabetes is a condition people are often born with or develop at a young age, but type 2 diabetes usually develops later in life. If diabetes is left unmanaged, serious complications can occur. Diabetes can only be diagnosed
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