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Getting some answers about scabies
Many people ask what scabies is. We might answer that scabies is a highly contagious health problem. It is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei that is a very small arachnid mite that leads to skin infestation. These mites are burrowed under the skin and the...
General information on how to treat pneumonia
In the US there are many cases of pneumonia, sometimes the situation of those hospitalized for pneumonia is not that severe, but safety is applied in treating pacients so thaey are held under observation in the hospital, although some of these cases...
General discussion about heart attack
A heart attack can mean a serious problem for the affected persons. Many people are frightened about the possibility of having a heart attack and prefer not to think about it. They should be more optimistic and try to learn what the signs of a heart...
Chicken pox- symptoms and treatment
Varicella zoster is a virus that is part of the herpes family. This virus is responsible for some disease, the most known of all being chicken pox. This condition is more common in children, but adults can develop chicken pox as well. Chicken pox on...
Bird flu outbreaks
Of all the avian influenza viruses that are seen in both humans and birds the subtype H5N1 caused the largest number of infections in humans. This subtype leaded to severe diseases and even death. More than that, it is believed that the registered c...
Acid reflux symptoms
Acid reflux is a condition that you can have no matter what age you are. Moreover, acid reflux is quite common in babies that are up to one year old. When suffering from acid reflux, there are symptoms which can tell you that something is wrong, but...
About the treatment of ovarian cysts
Functional cysts appear very often, especially in women that haven't reached the menopause yet and aren't on the pill. Usually, the doctor will suggest waiting a month or two, to see if the cyst disappears on its own. There is a great chance that th...
Abnormalities of excretive system
An anatomic abnormality in the way the kidneys, bladder and urethra are hooked up, that can cause recurrent bladder infections is present to children sometimes. Three possible abnormalities are: tight or posterior urethral valves, vessico-ureteral r...
Ringworm and its classification
Ringworm is a fungal infection caused by microorganisms called dermatophytes. These microorganisms live on the cells in the outer layer of the skin. Usually ringworm is a mild infection that can be treated. Even so, complications may occur and the p...