Meningitis occurs when the membranes, which cover the brain as well as the spinal cord is inflamed. No wonder this disease is sometimes referred to as spinal meningitis. Now meningitis can be brought about by a bacterial or viral infection. And viral meningitis, which is known also as aseptic meningitis is more common than bacterial …
Tuberculous meningitis also known as TB meningitis is an infection that occurs when the tuberculous bacteria or Mycobacterium tuberculosis attacks the membranes as well as the fluid, which surrounds the brain plus the spinal cord. This infection often begins in some other part of the body, often in the lungs, after which it then makes …
Genital wart is a very contagious STD (sexually transmitted disease). Also, known as venereal warts and anal warts among other names this condition is brought about by some sub-types of HPV (human papillomarivus). And is transmitted via direct skin-to-skin contact in the course of genital, anal or oral sex with an infected person. It can …
This refers to an uncommon condition where an unusual union between the egg and the sperm leads to the creation of grape-like cysts rather than a baby. This condition is a kind of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) and occurs at the onset of pregnancy. It is caused by the overproduction of tissue, which under normal …
Ticks are the foremost conveyers (vectors) of diseases to human beings in the USA, and are second worldwide in this respect only to mosquito insects. Now it is not the bite from the tick, but the organisms, secretions or toxins present in the saliva of the tick, which is transmitted through this bite that brings …
Encephalitis is a broad term that refers to inflammation of the brain. The most common culprit of this condition is viral infection hence the phrase “viral encephalitis”. Encephalitis can happen in 2 different ways, which includes: through direct brain infection or as a result of a former infection that makes the immune system to fight …
Head lice are a common problem that affects millions of people every year. There is several things that you can to do protect yourself from getting head lice, like not sharing combs, brushes, towels, hats or clothing. Although these things will guard you from head lice, there is no absolute way to protect yourself against …
Head lice are extremely tiny parasites whose only means of survival is human blood. They are not known to be carriers of any type of disease but they are very annoying. If you do not treat head lice correctly, it can be a reoccurring problem. It is important for you to understand what head lice …
