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- Morgellons Disease: No Environmental or Infectious CauseIn a new Morgellons disease study, 115 Northern California patients were analyzed and it was determined that no environmental or infectious cause existed for this condition.
- Infectious Mononucleosis: Causes, Symptoms and Different Treatment OptionsInfectious mononucleosis generally gets treated simply by taking care of herself. The disease is usually caused by viral factor and it is of self limiting nature.
Understanding How Infectious Organisms Affect HumansA closer look at how viruses, bacteria, protozoa, worms, and fungi, spread and carry disease among humans.
How Bacteria Infect the Body and Cause DiseaseBacteria in the body do not indicate disease is present. Many types of bacteria are beneficial. But when they get in the wrong area, or overpopulate, illness can result.
Transmissible Spongiform EncephalopathiesTransmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies are extremely rare, fatal neurological disorders. They are characterized by tiny holes that when viewed under a microscope make the tissue appear porous and sponge-like.- Kawasaki Disease/SyndromeKawasaki Disease effects more than 42,00 children each year in the U.S. yet very little mentioning of this disease is heard. Learn how it affects children and what can be done.
- An Overview of Sandhoff DiseaseThis overview will provide you with basic information about Sandhoff Disease.
- Buerger's Disease and Raynaud's Disease: A Comparison of Two Vascular DisordersBuerger's Disease and Raynaud's Disease are two different peripheral vascular disorders. What causes them? Which one affects men more than women? How are they treated? Read this article to find out.
- Infectious Croup: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and PreventionWhat is infectious croup? How can you prevent this common childhood illness?
- Common Types of Health DiseaseKnowledge about anything is never a waste and especially about health and the various health diseases. Before knowing about the common types of health diseases, we must know about disease. There are many types of diseases.
- Prevention of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE)How prevention of TSE is important since there is no cure, diagnostic tests or treatment for this disease. The article outlines mode of transmission and cause(prions) of TSE, as well as the history of known cases.
Mouth Diseases & ConditionsRead all about mouth diseases and conditions.- Waterborne DiseasesCryptosporidiosis (Crypto), giardiasis and Legionnaire's disease can be serious if our family members are exposed to them while using public water facilities or untreated sources of water.
- The Importance of Isolation and Quarantine of Sexually Transmitted DiseasesResearch shows that isolation of individuals infected with communicable diseases leads to the lessening of the transmission of those diseases.
The Cure for Almost Every Disease Known to Man, From Cancer to HIIVHow a Simple Formula Has Been Scientifically Proven to Cure Cancer and Virtually All Diseases Why this one-minute therapy is being suppressed in the U.S. while more than 15,000 European doctors have been using it to heal millions of patients.- Treating Infectious Arthritic Complications of the Knees, Lower ExtremitiesWhen suffering from arthritic pain in your joints, the complication may be associated with infectious arthritis for which medical attention is needed. Here is what joint pain sufferers need to know.
- Morgellon's Disease: Is it a Delusional Disorder or a Legitimate Disease?Not much is known about Morgellon's disease. In fact, some health professionals aren't sure if it's a true disease at all. So little is known, some doctors believe that Morgellon's disease might be a psychosomatic manifestation.
- Infectious Diseases Contracted in Swimming PoolsThe public pool can be an illness waiting to happen. There are many more germs than you've probably every thought.
- Treating Feline Infectious Anemia in CatsFIA is a common complication among cats and can be life threatening. Here is what cat owners need to know about this blood disorder.
- Treatment of Infectious MononucleosisInfectious mononucleosis is an acute throat infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus. Follow steps to treat this illness.
- Diagnosing Infectious MononucleosisLearn how to diagnose "the kissing disease". It mostly occurs in teenagers.
Childhood Rashes and DNA Virus InfectionThese infectious rashes caused by DNA viruses most often occur during childhood, and include varicella zoster, fifth disease, and exanthem subitum.
Classic Childhood Infectious RashesThe classic childhood viral rashes include chickenpox (Varicella zoster), erythemia infectiosum (Fifth's disease), roseola, rubella and rubeola (measles).
Equine Infectious Anemia: A Fatal Horse DiseaseEquine infectious anemia is a viral disease that effects only horses and can be fatal. The RNA of the disease produces DNA which is then incorporated into the horses natural genetic makeup.- Mosaic Diseases and the Leaf Curl and Yellows DiseasesViruses comprise one of the groups of causative agents of plant infections. There are two types of virus disease of plants, and each of these is distinguished by the types of harm or injury it causes on plants.
- Plant Breeding for Resistance: The Best Method for Controlling Infectious Plant DiseasesOf the different methods of controlling plant diseases, the best one by far is that of raising crops that have the capacity to remain disease-free in the face of pathogens and all the environmental factors that contribute to infection and disease.
- Epidemiology of Fish DiseaseClinically healthy fish may be infected with potentially pathogenic organisms yet show no clinical signs of being diseased. Infection means that the organism is residing in or on the host; it does not mean that a diseased state exists.
- The Coggins Test: Prevention of Equine Infectious Anemia in the United StatesOne of the most important advancements in prevention of infectious disease in equines has been the Coggins Test. This article will explain what it is, how it was developed, and how it has helped prevent equine infectious anemia in the United States.
The Infectious Music of "Contagious"New Band With Classic Sounds, that you won't want to miss- Lifestyle DiseasesLifestyle disease, also referred to as diseases of longevity or diseases of civilization, are diseases that are seen more often in countries as their technology develops and lifespans increase.
Bush Administration Wants to Move Infectious Disease Lab. Hoof and Mouth DiseaseThe Bush administration wants to move the lab that does research on the infectious disease known as hoof and mouth. Where? Close to existing livestock herds!- The Most Infectious Disease in the World: Q FeverInfectious diseases cause more than 15 million deaths each year. But there is one infectious disease that is considered to be the most infectious and that is Q Fever.
- IV Antibiotics Necessary to the Treatment of Muscle Infection, Infectious MyositisIf you suffer from an infection within the muscle, a condition known as infectious myositis may be of concern and should be treated with IV antibiotics
- Tyzzer's DiseaseTyzzer's disease is acute bacterial infection contagiously by spores to many small animals. Blood test maybe able to identify the bacteria before it causes more deaths. Precautions can be taken and treatment is limited.
- Alpers Disease: A Rare Disorder of the Central Nervous SystemAn overview of Alpers' disease, a rare disorder of the central nervous system that is eventually fatal.
A Superb Runner's Legs Are Turned to Spaghetti and the Singer's Voice is Silenced!Just when the runner passes the finish line she stumbles. Something just doesn't seem right. She goes to her doctor. It's nothing! Later she finds it isn't nothing, her ability to walk is gone and so is her voice.
What is Mitochondrial Disease?The mitochondria are parts of every cell of the human body, except the red blood cells. There are over forty different recognized disorders that are identified as mitochondrial diseases, with varying degrees of severity.- Heavy Drinking: The Myth of Alcoholism as a DiseaseBased on the information in Fingarette's book, Is alcoholism really a disease or has this idea been pushed by those with special interest in proclaiming it a disease for various reasons?
- Chronic Wasting Disease: Its Consequences and SolutionsWith cronic wasting disease taking hold of cervid populations across the west, hunters need to educate themselves on the disease and its ramifications. This paper covers basic symptoms, methods of infection, and managment.
- Stop the Spread of Disease in a Radiology DepartmentWith patients going in and out of Radiology departments, the need to reduce the risk of infection is signficant.
