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Dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are acute febrile diseases, found in the tropics and Africa, and caused by four closely related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae.The geographical spread is similar to malaria, but unlike malaria, dengue is often found in urban areas of tropical nations, including Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, India and Brazil. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The mosquito is a major cause of a number of serious diseases throughout the world. Five of the most prevalent mosquito borne diseases are Malaria, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, and West Nile Virus.
Malaria is the most common of these serious diseases caused by mosquitoes. Well over a million people die from this disease world wide each year. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Babies can have a ton of little issues, and we worry ourselves silly over them, though most are no real threat to baby's health. Here are a list of the most common little ailments, how to treat them at home, and when to call the doctor. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Yellow fever, which is also known as sylvatic fever and viral hemorrhagic fever or VHF, is a severe infectious disease caused by a type of virus called a flavivirus. This flavivirus can cause outbreaks of epidemic proportions throughout Africa and tropical America. Related Article Tags: , ,
Chicken pox is a common affliction that affects people of all ages but is most commonly seen in children. The symptoms of chicken pox are red bumps on the body that turn into blisters and that increase in quantity over several days. The bumps may look like insect bites or a rash and is often difficult to diagnose the first few days. Often, it is accompanied by a fever. Watch the bumps to see if they turn into blisters and if more bumps emerge over a few days.
Heat rash (prickly heat) is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often leads to discomfort and itching. Heat rash is most common in babies, but may affect adults in hot, humid climates. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Diaper rash is a really annoying baby problem. It can get out of control easily, and can make your baby miserable. Luckily, it can be controlled with a little effort on your part. Following are some remedies that worked well with my children. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Mosquitoes can carry diseases like malaria, yellow fever, many types of encephalitis and dengue. Almost 600 million people die each year with mosquito-born diseases. What can you do to prevent getting bitten(tm)
Some of the major symptoms of poison ivy are inflammation, fever, extremely itchy, red pimples, blisters, burning, red pimples and also an inflammation in the face or genitals area. Read this article to find information on the causes, symptoms and natural treatment for poison ivy. Related Article Tags: , , ,
When working in the heat, monitor the condition of your co-workers and have someone do the same for you. Heat-induced illness can cause a person to become confused or lose consciousness. Related Article Tags: , , ,
This informative article will discuss how rash guards can protect your child's skin while they're participating in outdoor sports. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Mosquitoes are annoying enough when they are buzzing around you and leaving itchy bites. Unfortunately, they also happen to be carries of some of the more nasty diseases on the plant including West Nile Virus. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Baby's skin is the most sensitive and soft. At some time or another, most of babies do come down with diaper rashes despite our efforts to prevent them As the name implies, diaper rash is what appears in the area covered by a diaper. And almost every baby is affected by diaper rash at least once. For some it is rare occurrence, while for some babies, diaper rash is quite a frequent unwelcome guest. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Better still try the antiseptic and anti-fungal natural option called the garlic whose juice can make the painful vaginal rash disappear with a few days of application.
If you don't know what a rash guard is you could be missing a very important weapon to protect you and your family from the harmful effects of the sun's UV rays. Long used by surfers to protect their skin while in the water, rash guards are quickly becoming popular by non-surfers everywhere. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can start as a swollen knuckle or a high fever or an unexplained rash and whatever be the symptoms; arthritis symptoms can cause much confusion in the minds of the patient. Arthritis is really an inflammation of the joints accompanied with swelling, heat as well as pain and it is believed that there are approximately 300,000 children in the US who may be having some sort of arthritis or the other, which may be short-term or long term and in rare cases, may even last a lifetime.
Glandular fever (or kissing disease) is the common term used to describe an acute viral infection called infectious mononucleosis. The virus that causes glandular fever is known as Epstein-Barr virus. Glandular fever mainly affects young adults. A chronic form of glandular fever is one of the suggested causes of chronic fatigue syndrome. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Lyme disease: a bacterial illness caused by a bacterium called a spirochete. The disease is most common in the United States and in Europe. In United Stare the actual name of the bacterium is Borrelia burgdorferi, whereas in Europe, another bacterium, Borrelia afzelii, also is known to cause Lyme disease. It is tick transferred disease i.e. some ticks found on deer harbor the bacterium in their stomachs. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Yellow fever can be recognized from historic texts stretching back 400 years. Infection causes a wide spectrum of disease, from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. The "yellow" in the name is explained by the jaundice that affects some patients, causing yellow eyes and yellow skin. Related Article Tags: , ,
Constipation and rashes are two common illnesses to children. It can be treated at home, but if it becomes chronic, it is recommended to go to a pediatric at once. Related Article Tags: , ,
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