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DiseasesTerms and definitions related to infectious diseases
Once we mention infectious diseases, the first thing that pops up into our mind is Antibiotics. This is true, but also we have to keep in our mind that the anti-infective category includes a lot of other infections that should be fought. Examples: Bacterial Infections. Fungal Infections. Viral Infections. Parasitic Infections. In this post, I…
Aug 27, 2017
DiseasesHow to prevent mosquito bites – Stopping Zika transmission
Up to date there is no vaccine announced to prevent Zika. So that the best way is prevention other than cure! that is through protecting yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause fetuses to have a birth defect of the brain damage called microcephaly. The Zika outbreak has started…
Sep 21, 2016
GeneralHIV (AIDS) illustrated by video
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. HIV is very similar to a virus called SIV (simian immunodeficiency virus), which is found in monkeys. The main ways HIV can be passed on to another human are: during unprotected sex, by using used injecting equipment, and from a mother to the fetus during pregnancy, birth or through…
Oct 17, 2015
GeneralUnderstanding The Ebola virus [Video]
How does Ebola virus attack the body? Good video for better understanding how the Ebola virus attacks human body! How does it take over the body cells as well as other interesting info and statics. You can read more about Ebola virus here or here. Ebola virus latest info on CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html
Oct 10, 2015
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Ebola outbreaks with 99 new cases – FAQ infograhp
In the week of 22 Feb 2015, another 99 cases of deadly Ebola infection ( Ebola hemorrhagic fever ), reported in Africa by 3 countries : Sierra Leone, Guinea & Liberia. Within the healthcare community , 3 health workers had infected with the deadly virus . In these countries , according to WHO reports and statics…
Feb 25, 2015
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15 Minutes Ebola test by Corgenix
Ebola test: This is the first rapid test for Ebola virus , approved today by World Health Organization (WHO). The test is developed by Corgenix Corp. and it is less accurate than PCR tests for Ebola virus but it reaches 90% of accuracy to detect Ebola virus with no electricity and within 15 minutes ,…
Feb 20, 2015
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The Ebola Virus “Infographic”
The name Ebola taken from a river called Ebola in Africa, The current outbreak of Ebola virus in 2014 is the largest and the most fatal outbreak since the Ebola virus was discovered. “Stated By WHO”. Infograhpic “click to enlarge the image” FACTS ABOUT EBOLA VIRUS : The disease is fatal and known as “Ebola…
Jan 16, 2015
Diseases“Hepatitis A” & “Hepatitis E” are Never ” C ” !
Viral hepatitis: Viral hepatitis is caused by many different types of viruses “such as : A , B , C , D, E “ Here is a Toon that can help you on how to remember some of the differences between the types of Hepatitis 🙂 Mmmmm … today we focus on Hepatitis A &…
Feb 6, 2013
Patho-physiologyDifferent “ATSHOO” = Different Flu !
When you wake up sneezing , coughing, having a headache or muscle pain .. How do you know whether you are experiencing cold or flu?? … And if it’s flu , could it be Swine or Avian flu? That’s why it’s important to know the basic differences between common cold and flu types (regular , swine ,…
Aug 28, 2010