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Schistosomiasis: Understanding Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a parasitic disease caused by blood flukes from the Schistosoma genus. These parasites develop in freshwater snails and...
Chikungunya: Understanding Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. It is a major health concern in several parts of the world, including...
Infective Endocarditis: The Silent Heart Threat
Infective endocarditis is a life-threatening disease mostly caused by bacterial infection of the lining of valves and chambers of the heart. It can also...
Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Understanding Causes & Prevention
What is Congenital Rubella Syndrome?
Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) is a viral disease resulting from primary maternal infection in newborns. It occurs when a...
Is Roseola Contagious? – An Infection that Affects Children Once in their Lifetime
Overview
Roseola, also known as Roseola Infantum or Sixth Disease, is a fairly common infectious disease that affects newborns and toddlers. A study also suggests...
Scurvy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Scurvy is one of the oldest documented diseases in human history and a dietary disorder that severely affects humans. Scurvy observations first appeared 3500...
