Mosquito bites can be far more than just an itchy nuisance. Many diseases can be spread through those bites, some of which can have serious consequences. One such disease is yellow fever. Not all mosquitos in all areas carry the disease. Instead, it’s more commonly found in parts of sub-saharan
Typhoid fever is a very serious illness. It can be spread from person to person, but probably not in the way you’re thinking. You can’t catch it from people coughing or sneezing or by breathing in any droplets in the air. People who are infected with typhoid pass the bacteria
When someone has an infection, germs including bacteria, viruses or fungi invade the body, causing signs like fever and chills, aches and pains, and feeling generally unwell. These microscopic germs can be found in blood, urine, faces, skin cells, and saliva. If your doctor suspects you have an infection, a
Most people will need to have excess wax removed from their ears at least once during their lifetime. Ear wax is very important to your ear health and usually, it does not cause any problems. However, earwax can sometimes excessively build up and cause symptoms like tinnitus, muffled hearing, or
Rabies isn’t as common as it used to be, but it’s still a serious disease that can be found all over the world. The rabies virus is almost always transferred to humans through the bite of an infected animal. The animals most likely to have the virus are dogs, bats,
Japanese Encephalitis, or JE, is a mosquito-borne virus that causes brain inflammation and belongs to the same genus as yellow fever, West Nile virus, and dengue fever. The first documented case of JE was in Japan in 1871 and each year there are nearly 70,000 cases worldwide. It’s most commonly
People who’ve had chickenpox will have an inactive amount of the virus. However, the varicella-zoster virus can reactivate itself and will cause what is known as shingles. Although most people only experience one episode in their lifetime, it can become painful and uncomfortable. Shingles start with a painful rash on
Yellow fever is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases that cause muscle aches, fever, headaches, and chills after 3-6 days of infection. It becomes life-threatening in severe cases, causing jaundice, bleeding, and organ failure. Although a person can recover after the initial symptoms of the disease, it can become
Earwax is a substance produced in your ears that is part of your body’s natural defences. It helps to clean your ears, prevents the growth of bacteria, and stops dirt and debris from getting into your ear canal. Once formed, ear wax moves through your ear canal on its own,
There are several different types of meningitis, each with its own set of symptoms, treatments, and potential outcomes. It’s most often the result of a viral or a bacterial infection. Viral meningitis can be caused by several different viruses and is the most common type of meningitis in older children
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