Introduction to Powassan Virus The Powassan virus is an emerging health concern attributed to its transmission through tick bites. This virus is part of the Flaviviridae family which also includes the agents responsible for conditions such as West Nile and Dengue fever. Originally identified in the town of Powassan in […]
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Nipah Virus Understanding Outbreaks and Key Symptoms
Nipah Virus Understanding Outbreaks and Key Symptoms Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus which means it is a virus that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family Pteropus genus are the natural hosts of the virus. Nipah virus can also be transmitted through contaminated […]
Lyme Disease – Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment
Lyme disease refers to the highly infectious disease, triggered by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (B.burgdorferi). These bacteria are transmitted to humans when they get bitten by a deer tick or black-legged tick. How does the tick become infected? It happens when they feed on the blood from infected mice, birds, […]
Diverticulitis – Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment
What Is Diverticulitis: An Overview Diverticulitis is an inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that can form along the walls of the intestines. The formation of these pouches is known as diverticulosis. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. This condition is most commonly found in […]
Cirrhosis Of The Liver – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Cirrhosis of the Liver Overview Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Each time the liver is injured, it tries to repair itself. In the process, scar tissue forms. As the […]