Category: Disease Management

What is Chickenpox? Chickenpox is a highly contagious and infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes rashes with small, fluid-filled blisters that are itchy. If a person has never experienced chickenpox then they are prone to be at high risk. Once you experienced chickenpox and are vaccinated against it then you won’t…

What is a Sinus infection? Sinusitis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the sinuses becomes inflamed or swollen. Sinuses produce a slim mucus that drains through the nose’s routes. This drainage maintains the nose clean. Sinuses are usually full of air, but they can become inactive and full of mucus. Bacteria can…

What is Polio disease? Polio disease is also known by the name poliomyelitis. It is a very contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. Most of the time it happens to children younger than 5 years old. There have been three main types of polio. 1) Subclinical: This type of polio does…

What is vertigo? Vertigo is a condition which can cause problems of dizziness. If you have vertigo, you might only feel dizzy for a short while (minutes). But vertigo can also make some people feel dizzy for hours or even days. People with the disorder may also feel sick (have nausea) and throw up (vomit).…

What is Celiac disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that gets worse when you eat gluten. It is also called celiac sprue or nontropical sprue. Gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. It gives dough its elasticity and makes bread chewy. When a person eats something with gluten, their…

What is Omicron? It’s important to know that the omicron is more harmful or infectious than other VOCs and if it can get around vaccine protection. More research is needed to find out if omicron infections, especially re-infections and breakthrough infections. People who have been fully vaccinated cause more severe illness and death than infections…

What is Proctitis? Proctitis pain is caused by an infection. It connects your small and large digestive systems. So it can also cause pain in your buttocks, groyne, and back. You may feel proctitis symptoms like rectal tenesmus. The large intestine and the anus are two parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The mouth is…

Overview of bubonic plague The plague is a dangerous bacterial infection spread predominantly by fleas. Yersinia pestis, the organism that causes plague, reside in small rodents found in village and semi-rural areas of Africa, Asia, and the United States. Humans are contaminated when they are stung by fleas that have eaten infected rodents or when…

What is Rotavirus? Rotavirus is an infection that primarily affects children under the age of five. It’s immensely contagious and spreads quickly. Adults can get the infection as well, though it is usually less severe than it is in children. It has a round shape when viewed under a microscope. The word “rota,” which means…

Viral infections can affect us in different ways, from the cold to more severe conditions. One must be aware of the causes and symptoms of viral infections to stay healthy. As a person living in the age of technology and information, having access to knowledge about viral illnesses is critical. This article will discuss the…