Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE)

Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE)

Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) Definition: Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a human viral infectious disease involving the central nervous system. The disease most often manifests as meningitis,…
Poliomyelitis (Vaccine, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention)

Poliomyelitis (Vaccine, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention)

Poliomyelitis (Polio) Definition: Poliomyelitis, also known as polio and infantile paralysis, is a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to paralysis, breathing problems, or…
Poliomyelitis (Types, Causes and Symptom)

Poliomyelitis (Types, Causes and Symptom)

Poliomyelitis (Polio) Definition: Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5.…
Hepatitis E (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Hepatitis E (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Hepatitis E (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention) Definition: Hepatitis E is a potentially serious acute disease caused by infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV). The…
Hepatitis E (Causes, Sign, and Symptoms)

Hepatitis E (Causes, Sign, and Symptoms)

Hepatitis E (Causes, Sign, and Symptoms) Definition: Hepatitis E is a potentially serious acute disease. It is caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). The…
Pneumococcal Infection

Pneumococcal Infection

Pneumococcal Infection Definition: Pneumococcal infections are caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae), also known as pneumococcus. Infection can result in pneumonia, infection of…
Pertussis

Pertussis

Pertussis Definition: Pertussis (also known as Whooping cough or a 100-day cough) is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis…
Tetanus (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Tetanus (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Tetanus (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention) Definition: Tetanus is a serious bacterial (Clostridium tetani) disease that affects our nervous system, leading to painful muscle contractions, particularly…
Tetanus (Causes, Symptom, and Complications)

Tetanus (Causes, Symptom, and Complications)

Tetanus (Causes, Symptom, and Complications) Definition: Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a serious disease that attacks the nervous system with the potentially deadly bacteria…
Mumps (Complications and Prevention)

Mumps (Complications and Prevention)

Mumps (Complications and Prevention) Definition: Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects saliva-producing (salivary) glands that are located near our ears and it is…
Diphtheria (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Diphtheria (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)

Diphtheria (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention) Definition: Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria, which primarily infects the throat and upper airways,…
Diphtheria (Causes, Symptom, and Complications)

Diphtheria (Causes, Symptom, and Complications)

Diphtheria (Causes, Symptom, and Complications) Definition: Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection, caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria, which affects the mucous membranes of the throat…
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