Infectious Diseases
Typhoid Fever: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Typhoid fever or simply Typhoid is a bacterial disease that is caused by a Salmonella Typhi. It is commonly spread through the consumption of contaminated food or water. The symptoms of the disease are those of high fever, stomach pain, Diarhoea or Constipation. Some other persons may have headache. Treatment is very important with theRead more
HIV Window Period: Negative Result later becomes positive: How?
HIV window period is the time it takes to get an accurate result when you do a HIV test after infection. However, you should not delay in getting tested if you think you may be exposed to HIV. There is this question that a number of persons have asked, concerning prospective couples who had a
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Common Cold: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
The Common cold also called cold, is a viral infection of humans, mostly affecting parts of the respiratory system such as the nose and throat, and other surrounding structures that helps in breathing. Disease (which beans a state of being sick or healthy) is not a condition that happens only in human beings. Infact, every
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Hepatitis B: Treatment, Complications, Prevention
Hepatitis B is one of the hepatotropic viruses (that is, the viruses that like to attack the liver). Other examples are hepatitis A, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis E, yellow fever virus etc. It is a common medical condition in our environment, and one of the commonest sexually transmitted Infections that we have. This isRead moreWhat is Hepatitis B: Causes, Symptoms
Hepatitis B is a chronic inflammatory condition of the liver that is caused by infection with the Hepatitis B virus. The virus is highly infectious but also very preventable with the use of vaccination and other safe practices. Let me tell you a little story about a friend:Ben is a 27-year-old youth corper serving inRead more
Coronavirus: Chloroquine can now be used for Covid-19 Treatment
Chloroquine treatment in early stages of Covid-19 gives promising results, according to the Director General of the National Agency for Food & Drug Administration & Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Christianah Mojisola Adeyeye. What this means is that, individuals who presents with the infection in there early stages, if given the chloroquine treatment in the appropriate dose
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Tetanus: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Tetanus is a common infection in our environment. It is a terrible disease that enters your body through wounds & can kill in days if nothing is done fast. Table of Content What is Tetanus Causes How can I get Tetanus (transmission) Prevention What is Tetanus? Tetanus is a bacterial infection thatRead more
Syphilis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Many people have Syphilis but they don't know. They keep spreading this dangerous Sexually Transmitted Infection until a lot of harm is done. We're seeing more cases in the clinic lately so I'm sharing this because I do not want you to be a victim. Table of Content What is Syphilis Can SyphilisRead more6 Things You Should Know About Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by infection with a of virus know as the Hepatitis B virus. This virus can be transmitted through sex, blood transfusions, sharing sharp objects, etc. The disease can kill very slowly and there is currently no cure for Hepatitis B, hence, prevention is very important. ThereRead more
HIV/AIDS: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention!
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, while AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is untreated infection by HIV that leads to AIDS. There is still no cure yet for HIV, but there are drugs that can help you manage the condition & live a fairly normal life. There are over 3 million persons
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