Posts Tagged ‘infectious diseases’
Chicken Pox: A Review
February 10, 2012
Chicken pox used to be one of the most common infectious diseases encountered by healthcare professionals in the United States. Now with the widespread use of the chicken pox vaccine, the number of people infected has dropped significantly. The disease is still highly infectious for those who have not been vaccinated or have not been ...
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Influenza: What You Should Know
January 25, 2012
The flu or influenza is an infectious disease that infects millions of Americans annually. This infectious disease is caused by a virus that can be inhaled, in the form of air droplets, or acquired through contact with contaminated objects. After the virus comes into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth, it will most likely ...
Causes Of Chronic Hepatitis
January 19, 2012
Chronic hepatitis is a fairly common condition during which the liver is chronically inflamed. This condition is caused by a few different types of diseases. If left untreated infectious diseases, chronic alcoholism, and autoimmune diseases are the most common types of diseases that cause chronic hepatitis. Viral diseases (hepatitis B and hepatitis C) are the most ...
Meningococcal Meningitis: Are You At Risk?
January 17, 2012
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infectious disease that is caused by a species of bacteria known as Neisseria meningitides. This bacterium is also referred to as meningococcus. It is one of the most common infectious diseases and has been known to occur globally. According to healthcare professionals this disease may be transmitted through direct contact ...
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus
December 8, 2011
The Human Immunodeficiency virus is the cause of Acquired Immunodeficiency syndromes (AIDS). AIDS is a chronic disease that slowly destroys your immune system and reduces your body’s ability to fight infection. It is a life threatening condition for which there is no known cure. Fortunately, healthcare professionals have developed medications that slow down the progression ...
Herpes Simplex Viruses
December 7, 2011
Cold sores are one of the more common skin ailments in the United States and globally. They are caused by the Herpes Simplex Viruses. The Herpes simplex virus 1 and the Herpes simplex virus 2 are both known to cause cold sores. Herpes Simplex 1 is the more common causative agent. These viruses are spread when ...
Meningitis
December 7, 2011
The meninges are the membrane that covers your spinal cord and your brain. The infection (inflammation) of this membrane is called meningitis. It is most often caused by bacterial diseases. Meningitis can also be caused by virus, fungi, chemicals (toxins) and tumors. Meningitis is more common in children and adults with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised). Children ...
Tuberculosis/ Tuberculosis In The United States
October 26, 2011
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that has been infecting people for thousands of years. This infectious disease is found in every country and continent of the world. Tuberculosis (also known as TB) is caused by a bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When an infected person with active disease coughs he releases into the air droplets ...
