Define Typhoid fever?Typhoid fever is defines as acute bacterial infection which is caused due to Salmonella typhi. It is commonly caused due to intake of contaminated water or food, this type of fever is highly contagious and can pass to other people through food or water contaminated by infected people stool. What are the reasons […]
Swine Flu
Swine flu is also known as H1N1 flu, because it is caused due to H1N1 strain of influenza virus. H1N1 is a viruses present in pigs, birds and humans which causes respiratory infection in humans. What are the causes of Swine Flu?H1N1 virus has flu like symptoms they infect the nose, throat and lungs cell […]
Scabies
What we know about skin disease called “Scabies” ? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the upper skin layer and lays its egg. It is highly contagious, and usually spread via a close skin to skin contact with scabies infected person. Scabies leads to intense itching, […]
Morphea
It is a rare skin disorder which is also known as Scleroderma. Morphea is caused due to increase deposition of collagen that makes skin thick, tight and hard. In some cases, it affects deep skin structure, blood vessels and digestive tract. Women are more prone to morphea than men. What factors bring about Morphea? It […]
Migraine
What do we know about Migraine?Migraine is defined as a kind of headache that occurs due to changes in the brain which results into severe head pain to moderate pain. Head pain is usually one sided and remain for long hours to days. Who is at higher risk of developing Migraines?Women are more prone to […]
Malaria
How it spreads?Malaria is defined as life-threatening disease caused by female Anopheles mosquitoes who transmitted parasite to human body through bite. It spreads through bite of infected parasite contained mosquito, female mosquito bites a malaria infected person and sucks the blood (that consist of parasite) which she further inject into other healthy human via bite […]
Corns
What we need to know about Corns?Corns appears as a thick, dense, tough or hard skin which is caused due to recurrent friction, constant strain, repeated rubbing and skin pressure. It is mostly on feet, toes, hands and fingers. What are the types of Corns? It is of 3 types: Hard Corns – Small and […]
Chikungunya
It is defined as mosquito borne disease, transmitted by the bite of female mosquito commonly known as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These two viruses are more active in early morning or in late afternoon. How Chikungunya spreads? It is spreading into 2 ways: People catch virus when infected mosquito bites them. When Mosquito feed on a […]
Avian Influenza
What do we know about Avian Influenza?Avian influenza is a Type A viruses commonly known as bird flu that causes infection in aquatic birds, domestic poultry and animal species. It is very contagious in birds and even causes death in domesticated bird like chickens, ducks, and turkeys. It affects the humans and other mammals also […]
Acne
Acne is a inflammatory skin condition caused due to blockage of skin pores by oil, bacteria, dust or dead skin cells. Itgives rise to spots and pimples on skin especially on the face, back, shoulders, neck, chest and upper arms. Acne is a common skin problem seen in teenage and during puberty. Is there any […]
