Infectious Diseases Archives

Herpetic Whitlow (Finger Whitlow)

July 30, 2020July 24, 2020 Dami Hassan

What Is Whitlow? Whitlow is a self-limited disease, which means it can resolve on its own. It is also known as herpetic whitlow, finger whitlow or digital herpes simplex. A whitlow appears as an abscess in the soft tissue near a fingernail or toenail. A herpetic whitlow or whitlow finger usually affects the fleshy area of the fingertip. It can be very painful and highly contagious. A whitlow can occur when broken skin on your finger comes in direct contact with body fluids infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV).…

USE OF FACE MASK: the right way to do it

June 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Dennis Azome

Before now, face mask was something common to hospital workers. But the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the narrative today. Face masks now recommended for all citizens in almost all countries around the world today for the prevention of corona virus infection.

Coronavirus : Important Things to Note

March 4, 2020March 29, 2020 Martins Arage, PA.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can make humans and animals sick. They cause illnesses that can range from the common cold to more severe diseases. Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City in China. What are the Symptoms? Symptoms can range from mild illness to pneumonia. Some people will recover easily, and others may get very sick very quickly. People with coronavirus may experience: Fever, Flu-like symptoms such as cough, sorethroat and fatigue, Shortness of breath. How it Spreads There is evidence that…

Major Considerations in Avoiding HIV Infection

October 28, 2019November 12, 2019 Martins Arage, PA.

HIV infection destroys a type of white blood cell in the immune system called T-helper cell, and makes copies of itself inside these cells. T-helper cells are also referred to as CD4 cells.

Gonorrhea Infection in Men and Women

September 25, 2019September 26, 2019 Dami Hassan

Gonorrhea is a very common sexually transmitted disease, especially among young people aged 15 to 24. Statistics show that there are about 78 million new cases of gonorrhea diagnosed each year world wide. This makes gonorrhea one of the most frequently occurring sexually transmitted infection all round the world.