Onchocerciasis: Understanding the Disease and Its Impact
River blindness or Onchocerciasis is a parasitic infection caused by the worm Onchocera volvulus that causes skin and vision problems. The parasite spreads to...
Cryoablation: A Modern Approach to Precise Tumor Treatment
Cryoablation is a therapeutic medical procedure that utilizes gases with extremely low temperatures to freeze and destroy abnormal living tissue. It is an important...
Hookworm Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
What is Hookworm Infection?
Hookworm infection is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms that belong to the Ancylostoma and Necator genera. These worms are soil-transmitted...
Cradle Cap: Causes, Symptoms & Care for Your Baby’s Scalp
Cradle cap, also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is a chronic, common skin condition in newborn babies characterized by greasy, yellow patches on the...
Leishmaniasis: What You Need to Know
Leishmaniasis is a complex parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania, which is transmitted through the bite of infected sandflies. Its manifestations...
Coccidioidomycosis: From Symptoms to Treatment
Coccidioidomycosis,’ also known as 'valley fever,' ‘Desert Rheumatism,’ or ‘San Joaquin Valley Fever,’ is a common fungal illness caused by Coccidioides. This fungus is found...
