Articles in Home | Health Condition | Infectious Disease Title|Newest|Oldest Sinus Infection  By : Avi Eshkol We have all suffered from this at least once in our lives. Sinus infection has been part of many peoples life for many years, all around the world, and it is become part of people lives and just simply never returned after coming for the first time. It is a very strange occurrence, itching nose, red eyes that you just feel like sticking a fork in, blocked nose, runny nose and stuffy head all at the same time, these are only a few symptoms that overcome only some people. D... Tell Me About Herpes Symptoms  By : Chas Oliver Before considering the symptoms of herpes, it’s important to make a distinction about what herpes actually is. The term ‘herpes’ is often used as a shorthand reference for the outbreaks -- typically the outbreaks that appear in the genital area -- caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. The Herpes Simplex Virus comes in two forms: Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV 1) and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV 2). HSV 1 is the more typical of the two forms of the Herpes Simplex Virus,... Tell Me About Herpes Simplex 2  By : Chas Oliver Herpes Simplex 2 is shorthand for Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, or HSV 2. There are two strains of the Herpes Simplex Virus: HSV 2, and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1, or HSV 1. When a Herpes Simplex 2 infection presents obvious symptoms, which it usually does not, the symptoms are most likely to be an outbreak of blisters in the genital area. Because Herpes Simplex 2 typically presents symptoms in the genital area, Herpes Simplex 2 infection is often referred to as genital herpe... Warts - The Various Types And How They Are Treated  By : Susan Fielding Warts are small rough lumps on the skin, and contrary to myth, they are not caused by touching, holding, or kissing a toad. Warts are caused by a viral infection in the outer skin layer called the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). They are a common skin condition that can affect virtually any part of the body. Warts are most often transmitted from person-to-person contact. They are easy to identify and are most common on the hands and feet, however some can affect the face ... Ebola virus - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Ebola haemorrhagic is a fever (EHF) which is viral diseases. It is causing death in 50-90% of all clinically ill cases. Several different species of Ebola virus have been identified. It is initial recognition in 1976. Diphtheria - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Diphtheria is a very contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial disease. Because of widespread immunization, diphtheria is very rare in the United States. It mainly affects the nose and throat. Dermatophytosis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Dermatophytosis is also known as tinea or ringworm. It spread in the scalp, glabrous skin, and nails of the infected people. It is caused by a closely related group of fungi known as dermatophytes which have the ability to utilise keratin as a nutrient source. Dacryocystitis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Dacryocystitis is an infection of the tear sac that lies between the inner corner of the eyelids and the nose. It is infection of the lacrimal sac. Dacryocystitis is occour suddenly without any any symptoms at first and it present for a longtime in the body. Cryptosporidiosis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease. It is caused by microscopic parasites of the genus Cryptosporidium. Once an animal or person is infected, the parasite lives in the intestine and passes in the stool. I Suffered For Years Until My Doctor Diagnosed Lyme Disease  By : Margaret S. Mathews You may have been visiting your doctor for years complaining about a myriad of symptoms. People may think that you are a hypochondriac. Yet you knew something was wrong. And one day finally you are told a diagnosis that you have a disease called Lyme disease. How is it that the medical community was clueless? After all this is the 21’st century with advanced medicine and all the tests in the world. Why you wonder was your Lyme disease caught before. The answers are myriad.... Preventing Chickenpox  By : Linda Brown Chickenpox is a very common and highly contagious disease that is often called one of the classic children’s diseases, because so many people contract it during their childhood. Chickenpox is transmitted by direct contact and as well as by airborne transmission. Rare but serious complications can result from the disease for which it is necessary to seek immediate medical attention. The most common symptoms of chickenpox are fever, headache, stomach ache, and loss of appetite,... Measles Overview  By : John Brown With vaccination being as common as it is, most people don't know anything about the symptoms and treatment of measles. Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infectious viral disease that affects the respiratory system and occurs in winter and spring. The most common symptoms of measles are fever, a hacking cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a spreading rash. Measles can also cause serious complications. The incubation period for measles is about 2 weeks from one's ... What Is The Best Mosquito Control?  By : June Mala Mosquitos are well known to cause deadly diseases like dengue and malaria. Almost every country in this world is afflicted by the menace caused by mosquitoes. These tiny creatures not only spread diseases, but also cause irritation and annoyance during the night. So it becomes highly essential that the mosquito control solutions are applied and put to maximum efficacy. There are plenty of mosquito control options available today, but the basics still have to start from the... Treatment Of Measles  By : David Davis With the advent of immunizations, measles seems to be a thing of the past. But not everyone has been immunized. Do you know what to do if someone you care for gets measles? Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infectious viral disease that primarily affects the a respiratory system and occurs in winter and spring. The common symptoms of measles include fever, a hacking cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a spreading rash, some of which last about 2 weeks. Serious and r... Plantar Warts Explained  By : Jeff Foster Warts (including plantar warts) are a viral (verruca vulgaris) infection of the skin. They are contracted by coming in direct contact with the virus. If you’ve ever stepped barefoot into a locker room or shower area after your workout, then you have put yourself at risk to come in direct contact with verruca vulgaris. Warts that appear on the bottom of your feet are termed ‘plantar warts’. They are both common and contagious. They aren’t spread through your blood stream... Measles Transmission And Diagnosis  By : David Williams How does a person get measles? How do you treat it? Do you know the answer? Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infectious viral disease that affects the a respiratory system and mostly occurs in winter and spring. The most common symptoms of measles include fever, runny nose, a hacking cough, conjunctivitis, and a spreading rash, some of which last about 2 weeks. In most cases, measles treatment simply involves treating the symptoms with paracetamol, regular rinsing of ... Chikungunya [ Chicken Guinea ]  By : Spencer Jones S Chikungunya also known Chicken Guinea is a kind of viral fever caused by alpha virus which is called Chikungunya Virus or Chicken Guinea virus. Chikungunya got its name from the Makonde word which means "That which bends up" & this is due to the bend posture that develops in Chikungunya victims as a result of Chikungunya symptom like arthritis. The disease is spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes which are active only during the day time. These mosquitoes lay their eggs is fr... Focal Infection Bacteria -The Cause of Human Death - Gum Infection, Dental Infection, Root Canal In  By : George Meinig The remarkable ability of focal infection bacteria to be polymorphic, that is, to mutate and adapt their lives to the most extreme and unexpected conditions, certainly appears incredible and admittedly quite hard to believe. How To Cure Herpes In Kids And Adults?  By : Ashish Jain Herpes is a viral disease that generally affects the mouth and the genital areas. The virus called HSV-2 causes the genital virus. HSV 1 is responsible for the oral herpes. The action of HSV 1 virus is generally seen among children. It is difficult to identify the symptoms at first though. Usually, when you see sores and blisters in the mouth of the kid for the first time you don't generally associate them with herpes. But when this goes on for some time the child continue... 20% Of The Population Have A Herpes Virus  By : Keith George Herpes is a kind of viral infection. There are two herpes simplex viruses. Herpes Simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex type 2 (HSV-2). These viruses however look identical under microscope and both are capable of infecting mouth and genitals. Though the immune system of the body fights back against this menace, gradually the battle grows intense and as a result there are heavy losses by both the herpes virus and the immune system. Then the body becomes less capable of de... Treating Sinusitis With Levaquin  By : Heather Colman Sinusitis occurs when any number of the sinus linings become inflamed. Typically this results in a patient that has suffered from allergies or a cold for more than a two week period. There are several symptoms of sinusitis but the most common include tooth pain, nasal congestion, headache, facial congestion, postnasal drip, or facial pain. People can suffer from sinusitis because of the common cold, viral infections, bacterial infections, air pressure, temperature changes, mi... Ringworm – Symptoms And Treatment  By : Mike Mansell What is Ringworm? Ringworm, despite its name is not a worm and has nothing to do with worms. It is in fact a fungal infection. The reason for its name is due to what it looks like. That is, it appears as a round circle or ring on the skin of the patient. Very closely related to Ringworm is a condition known as Jock Itch where there is a fungal infection in the groin. A common name for ringworm is tinea. Depending upon whereabouts on your body the ringworm appears wil... Chicken Pox - What You Should Know About This Infectious Disease  By : Heather Colman Chicken pox is the common name for Varicella simplex, classically one of the childhood infectious diseases caught and survived by most children. Chicken pox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It starts with moderate fever and then characteristic spots appearing in two or three waves, mainly on the body and head rather than the hands and becoming itchy raw pox (pocks), small open sores which heal mostly without scarring. Chicken pox has a two-week incubation period... What You Need To Know About Mumps…  By : Allan Johns Mumps is a fairly contagious viral disease (although not as contagious as chickenpox) and is caused by the myxo virus; it is something that has plagued the human race for centuries. Generally speaking, most cases of mumps are in children aged from 5 to 14 years, although cases in young adults are on the increase. Mumps is rare to be found in infants and babies. But fortunately, with the aid of modern medicine, a mumps vaccine can now be administered - but this only prot... Should You Worry About The Norovirus Cruise Ship Illness?  By : Rebecca Prescott In spite of sanitization procedures, norovirus can affect hundreds of people on infected cruise ships. With diligence, it can be controlled, but disturbingly, successive cruises on the same cruise ship are affected by outbreaks. Ringworm: A Non-Crawling Fungus That Can Spread Over The Entire Body  By : James Zeller It itches, makes you scratch, but it is not a worm. It is contagious but can be controlled naturally and quickly. Kill the the fungus with a proven natural remedy. Tinea A rather common ailment has gone by a very unattractive name and one that is somewhat misleading. The scientific name for this ailment is Tinea; however the more common name is simply Ringworm. Tinea is Latin for ‘growing worm’ and may have led to the more common English translation. Ringworm Defined... What Is Malaria & What Can Be Done If I Contract It?  By : Gray Rollins Malaria is an infectious blood disease caused by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito that injects parasites into the bloodstream. This disease is reported to afflict 350-500 million people each year and causes over one million deaths. Malaria causes a high fever, joint pain, shivering, vomiting and anemia. If left untreated, it can result in severe medical complications or even death. Unfortunately, there are no vaccines against malaria though they are being researched ...

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