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Smallpox is a contagious disease with deadly results. It has affected people for more than a thousand years. The disease disfigures people and often leads to death. Thanks to the research and successful eradication campaign, eradication of the naturally occurring disease has become possible. The WHO (World Health Organization) has […]
Chikungunya is a disease that is now commonly affecting humans around the world. The virus causing the disease (CHIKV) triggers symptoms similar to dengue fever. It mostly affects humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The condition causes a high fever and immense joint pain. The condition causes no […]
Rabies refers to the deadly virus affecting people transmitted from the saliva of an infected animal. The virus spreads to a new host through the saliva. So, the virus is usually spread through the bite or scratch caused by the infected animal. The condition is also referred to as hydrophobia. […]
Thyroid disorders affect the butterfly-shaped gland situated in front of your neck. The gland plays an important role in regulating different metabolic processes throughout your body. The issues to the gland can disrupt the normal functioning or its structure, triggering different signs and symptoms. It is a common problem affecting […]
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease. It means you develop the problem when you get bitten by an infected mosquito. The disease, also known as breakbone fever mostly occurs in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. It has become a common disease with millions of people getting affected by […]
Malaria is an infectious disease spread from one person to another due to mosquito bites. It is caused by parasites, which infect the mosquitoes. The disease, also known as Jungle Fever is characterized by high fever as well as shaking chills. So, it makes people sick. It is one of […]
Hendra virus infection is a rare infection in horses as well as humans. The zoonotic disease is passed from an infected horse to an individual. So, infected horses are the main transmitters of the disease in humans while the horse suffers the infection from fruit bats. The outbreak occurred in […]
Appendectomy refers to the surgical removal of the appendix. It is the common emergency surgery performed by a surgeon used to treat appendicitis. Appendicitis develops when you suffer inflammation of the appendix. While inflammation of the appendix is a medical emergency, removing the organ causes you no lasting damage. You […]