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Cat Scratch Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Basics
As the name indicates, cat scratch disease (CSD) or cat scratch fever (CSF) is a rare bacterial infection caused by contact with domestic cats....
Ascariasis: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Explained
Ascariasis is a helminthic parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. The pathogenic worm affects the small intestine and may lead to symptoms...
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Care
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare yet potentially serious disorder characterized by damage to the kidney's blood vessels. It is a type of...
Balloon Angioplasty: Restoring Blood Flow Safely & Effectively
Angioplasty or balloon angioplasty is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure to clear obstructions in blocked or narrowed arteries. Mostly, coronary artery disease (CAD) patients...
Trypanosomiasis: Key Facts About This Parasitic Disease
Trypanosomiasis, or Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as the African sleeping sickness /Sleeping sickness, is a parasitic, infectious disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma brucei (Gambian...
Powassan Virus: Understanding the Risks & Symptoms
Powassan Virus (POWV) is a Flavivirus (a family of RNA viruses known for causing diseases like dengue, yellow fever, hepatitis C, etc.) transmitted by...
