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10th September 2009
AIDS is caused by the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which damages the body’s defense system. People infected with HIV usually live for years without any signs of the disease. They may look and feel healthy, but they can still pass on the virus to ... Read >
Author: petersonbran10th September 2009
AIDS is caused by the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which damages the body’s defense system. People infected with HIV usually live for years without any signs of the disease. They may look and feel healthy, but they can still pass on the virus to ... Read >
Author: petersonbran20th August 2009
Aldara Cream is one of the most effective treatments recommended today by doctors for managing external genital warts, a sexually transmitted disease. It works internally by activating the body’s immune system.Once applied on the affected skin area, the... Read >
Author: Danny04th August 2009
Leukemia is one type of cancer that affects the blood. This disease is characterized by a significant increase of the leukocytes, popularly called white blood cells.
The first symptom is a large number of these cells in the blood marrow or even in the... Read >
Author: CristianStan30th July 2009
What are the health problems caused by HPV in men?
Most men who get HPV (of any type) never develop any symptoms or health problems. But some types of HPV can cause Genital Warts. Other types can cause penile cancer or anal cancer. The types of HPV tha... Read >
Author: Luzia23rd June 2009
Blood is our elixir for life. A search on a daily basis is made to find blood for patients who are in critical conditions, in all the local hospitals of Puerto Vallarta. Urgent Blood Donations are required in Puerto Vallarta to help all the patients who r... Read >
Author: Pvrpv11th May 2009
Lyme disease is an infection which is caused by the bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium is generally seen in animals such as mice and deer. It can be transferred to people from these animals by Ixodes ticks: as well known as black - legg... Read >
Author: jainish08th April 2009
So, you finally gave in a got a puppy. Now you need to know what to do next. Puppies are at risk for many different diseases, but they can be prevented. One of the first things you need to do after bringing your puppy home, is make an appointment with a v... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol10th March 2009
The immune system is our defense mechanism for our body. It does whatever it can to remove anything hurtful that could be hurting our bodies. The immune system will protect the various organs in the body by releasing out special cells when it guesses that... Read >
Author: nlwest2103rd March 2009
Methods of HIV virus Transmission
The HIV virus is transmitted through two main different ways i.e. through blood to blood e.g. during blood transfusion, sharing needles for drug addicts, ear piercing etc, the other is transmission through unprotected se... Read >
Author: Sullivan Pau13th February 2009
The toddler’s instinct to familiarize himself with all that he surveys combined with tender skin and poor personal hygiene makes him or her highly susceptible to a variety of skin rashes. In new born babies, the risk of skin rash is even more. The most ... Read >
Author: Alan Cris30th January 2009
What type of acne do you have?
There are different types and variations of acne - some forms are very mild, some are more severe, and some are extremely severe causing skin trauma, scarring and even systemic problems.
The Most Common Type of Acne ... Read >
Author: stefexec06th January 2009
If you are a sexually energetic person who engages in sexual intercourse or oral sex with numerous partners, then you may desire to make certain to make use of a condom to defend yourself from viral diseases. One of the most widespread sexually transmitte... Read >
Author: richersiamon03rd December 2008
In the United States close to 22,000 cases of cat scratch disease are diagnosed annually. This disease is a bacterial infection that can cause swelling of the lymph nodes. This disease is caused by the bacterium known as bartonella henselae - which is fou... Read >
Author: nlwest2126th November 2008
As its name suggests, the feline immunodeficiency virus attacks your cat's immune system. It eventually disables the immune system's ability to battle cancers and infections. The feline immunodeficiency virus is usually targets roaming cats. It can also a... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
Canine brucellosis is a disease of your dog's reproductive tract that can cause infertility. Also, the disease can cause infection of the sexual organs in male dogs and abortion in female dogs.
Transmission
Canine brucellosis is caused by a bacteria... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
If you are a sexually active individual who engages in sexual intercourse or oral sex with multiple partners, then you may want to make sure to use a condom to protect yourself from viral diseases. One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases swee... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick18th November 2008
Cold sore symptoms are very easy to identify. This is because they are practically almost similar for most people. When you get infected with the herpes virus, it could stay in your body for anything between 2-20 days before you get the first symptoms. Th... Read >
Author: Mercy20th October 2008
Fibromyalgia, also called Fibrositis, is a chronic pain and fatigue condition that can cause soreness, stiffness, and tenderness in the muscles, tendons, and joints. Although a fairly common muscle disorder, what causes the onset of the syndrome is still ... Read >
Author: painrelief17th October 2008
Merkel Cell Cancer also known as Merkel cell carcinoma. MCC sometimes referred to as a neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, arises from the uncontrolled growth of Merkel cells in the skin. Merkel cell carcinoma frequently appears as firm, painless, shiny... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a illness in which cancer cells are initiate in the tissues under the skin or mucous membranes that line the mouth, nose, and anus. It most frequently is found in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and can be... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Inflammatory breast cancer is the most violent type of breast cancer. It is not a new type of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is blocking the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) causes changes in the nipple ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2008
Brucellosis is an infectious illness caused genus brucella bacteria. Brucella bacteria are generally proceed among animals, and they cause disease in various different vertebrates. It is found all around the world. It is spread through contact with aborte... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th July 2008
Farber's disease is a rare inherited metabolic disorder. Farber's disease is affected liver, heart, and kidneys. Farber's disease is excess amounts of lipids build up to harmful levels in the joints, tissues, and central nervous system. Children who have ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th July 2008
Staphylococcus aureus (which is occasionally given the nickname golden staph) is a bacterium, frequently living on the skin or in the nose of a healthy person, that can cause illnesses ranging from minor skin infections (such as pimples, boils, and cellul... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st July 2008
Monkeypox is a rare smallpox-like disease that occurs primarily in the rain forest countries of central and west Africa. The disease was discovered in laboratory monkeys in 1958. Studies of animals in Africa later found evidence of orthopoxvirus infection... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st July 2008
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus. The disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, giving it its name. The disease is most prevalent in Central and West Africa, but an outbreak occurred also in the United States in 2... Read >
Author: peterhutch30th June 2008
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue Immunodeficiency syndrome), is a condition that has become widespread in the United States . Viruses such as Epstein Barr, Cytomegalovirus, mononucleosis, and herpes have often been associated... Read >
Author: raviseo17th June 2008
Boil or furuncle is a skin disease caused by the inflammation of hair follicles, thus resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead tissues. Individual boils can cluster together and form an interconnected network of boils called carbuncles. In ... Read >
Author: Sander Bel13th June 2008
If you suffer from canker sores, then you know how painful and irritating these recurring ulcerated mouth sores can be. These sores appear on the inside of your mouth – on the tongue, soft palate (the back portion of the roof of your mouth), or inside ... Read >
Author: RobinBarr11th June 2008
If you suffer from canker sores, then you know how painful and irritating these recurring ulcerated mouth sores can be. These sores appear on the inside of your mouth – on the tongue, soft palate (the back portion of the roof of your mouth), or insid... Read >
Author: RobinBarr09th June 2008
Chronic fatigue causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. Chronic fatigue is a common complaint of people with arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Risk factors that may cause or contribute to fatigue include: poor sleep, chronic pain, stress... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial disease caused by Bartonella henselae. The bacteria can be passed from a cat to a human. Most people with CSD have been gnawed or scratched by a cat and developed a mild infection at the point of injury. Cat scratc... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th May 2008
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases people across the globe suffer from. Although this disease is common in old age, you can even see a lot of youngsters and middle aged people suffering from this problem, these days.
Once this problem arises... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert08th May 2008
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus. The disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, giving it its name. The disease is most prevalent in Central and West Africa, but an outbreak occurred also in the United States in 2... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th May 2008
Cold sores are painful blisters that appear around the mouth, which burst, weeping a clear fluid that is highly contagious. The resulting lesion is both painful and unpleasant to see and therefore demand for treatments that relieve cold sore symptoms is i... Read >
Author: JoBeth Levina06th May 2008
Canker sores are small ulcers that can appear inside your mouth, on your gums, tongue, throat, or on the insides of your cheeks. When the ulcers burst, they leave behind a painful open sore or lesion. And, sometimes, people with canker sores will suffer f... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown06th May 2008
An abscess is a collection of pus. Pus is a thick fluid that usually contains white blood cells, dead tissue and bacteria (germs). The usual cause of an abscess is an infection with bacteria. A dental abscess is an infection in the centre of a tooth which... Read >
Author: peterhutch16th April 2008
Eczema Herpeticum is a circularized infection of the herpes. It is frequently found at the epidermal disruptions such as burns, atopic dermatitis, eczema, etc. the organism that causes this condition is Herpes simplex 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). They cause... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu09th April 2008
Chronic Fatigue is a baffling disease with no known cause or etiology. Until recently, many physicians refused to acknowledge it as a true illness. If you or a loved one suffers from CFS then you know the impact it can have on your life.
It is believe... Read >
Author: machineschi09th April 2008
Chronic Fatigue is a baffling disease with no known cause or etiology. Until recently, many physicians refused to acknowledge it as a true illness. If you or a loved one suffers from CFS then you know the impact it can have on your life.
It is believe... Read >
Author: machineschi03rd April 2008
Kawasaki disease is the most common form of vasculitis that primarily affects children. The disease produces irritation and inflammation of many tissues of the body, including the hands, feet, whites of the eyes, mouth, lips, and throat. High fever and sw... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st February 2008
Boil or furuncle is a skin disease caused by the inflammation of hair follicles, thus resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead tissues. Individual boils can cluster together and form an interconnected network of boils called carbuncles. In ... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune01st February 2008
Symptoms of Cat Scratch Disease
Cat scratch disease is a malady spread by cats, but that affects only humans; it's also called cat scratch fever. Cat scratch disease symptoms are most often diagnosed in the colder winter and fall months of the year for... Read >
Author: ron king01st February 2008
How To Treat Cat Scratch Disease
Cat scratch disease is a malady spread by cats, but that affects only humans; it's also called cat scratch fever. Cat scratch disease symptoms are most usually diagnosed in the colder winter and fall months of the year ... Read >
Author: ron king23rd January 2008
West Nile Virus is a disease transmitted to human by mosquito bites. Although the virus has been in existence for around 1000 years, with the first human case discovered in Uganda in 1937, it did not reach the USA until the end of the last century. Every ... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught06th November 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Hailey HarrisChronic Fatigue Syndrome is a common but poorly understood illness that can cause a wide range of symptoms. CFS is widespread in the United States. Although it can occur at any age, it usually hits between the ages of 20-40... Read >
18th September 2007
Kawasaki Disease is an illness that involves the skin, mouth, and lymph nodes. The disease usually begins with a fever unresponsive to tylenol or aspirin which continues for at least 7 - 10 days. Many but not all children develop a swollen area on the nec... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen20th July 2007
What is Strep Throat: Strep Throat is a severe Infection of the throat and tonsils.
What causes Strep Throat: Strep Throat is caused by the streptococcal bacteria, and is spread by close contact with someone who has the ilness. Usualy the infected pers... Read >
Author: Robert Benjamin12th July 2007
Genital herpes is a contagious viral infection. It is a transmitted disease. Genital Herpes caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. It is affected of men and women. This may be due to male-to-female transmissions being more likely th... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th May 2007
Leukemia is not a very common disease and unfortunately the exact cause of leukemia is not yet known. People that suffer from this disease can get infections very easily.
Leukemia patients, besides having a large number of leukemia cells also have a r... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola09th May 2007
The condition known as strep throat is caused by group A streptococcus, a bacterium responsible for a variety of health problems. The actions that this bacteria has on the body of a human are very wide and sometimes very dangerous. A person attacked by gr... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola27th March 2007
Both non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other conditions can cause similar symptoms. So the presence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cannot be given from these symptoms. In this case in establishing the diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma an important role is occupied ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola27th March 2007
Lymphoma symptoms can range from non-existent to severe. When the disease affects the central nervous system, the patient may suffer from confusion and/or seizures and acute neurological dysfunction. In the early stages patients experience no pain or disc... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
Swimmer’s Ear (also known as otitis externa) is an infection of the ear and/or outer ear canal. It can cause what is commonly referred to as an ear ache (or earache). It can also cause the ear to itch or become red and inflamed. Moving your head or eve... Read >
Author: George McKenzie10th February 2007
AML, (acute myelogenous leukemia), is an aggressive cancer of the bone marrow and blood. It is the most common type of leukemia. AML is also known by the following names-acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia or ... Read >
Author: TT23rd December 2006
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a white blood cells cancer which usually tends to affect the skin and secondarily other parts of the body. The condition known as mycosis fungoides appears as itchy dark patches on the skin which become mushroom shaped tumors ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola07th August 2006
If your dog suffers from morning stiffness, has trouble climbing the stairs, and appears to be less active now that he's getting older, it may be that he's suffering from arthritis. Even if he exhibits only one of these traits, it's time to get your dog i... Read >
Author: David Silva23rd June 2006
Appendicitis is considered to be a serious illness and the most efficient treatment at the time being involves medical surgery. Appendicitis is therefore a surgical emergency and it can be efficiently overcome only by removing the diseased appendix from t... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola21st May 2006
Ticks are not insects like fleas, but arachnids like mites, spiders, and scorpions. A tick has a one piece body, harpoon like barbs around its mouth to attach to a host for feeding, crablike legs and a sticky secretion to help hold itself to the host. The... Read >
Author: Brent Jones11th March 2006
Extended air travel can mean making it to a far away destination faster than you ever could by any other method of travel. However, it can also mean long exposure to uncomfortable seats, boredom, and worse, problems with circulation.
Good circulation ... Read >
Author: David Pierce
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