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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.

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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.

Intestinal Worms : how they affect health

August 28, 2019September 11, 2019 Martins Arage, PA.

The organisms that cause intestinal worms are called helminths. Helminths are a broad range of parasitic organisms (worms) which are able to infect humans or other animals and cause disease in them.

Hepatitis E Infection : risk factors, treatment and prevention

July 28, 2019September 11, 2019 Martins Arage, PA.

Hepatitis E infection is an infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). This virus attacks the liver and leads to the inflammation

Hepatitis D Infection : risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

July 27, 2019September 11, 2019 Martins Arage, PA.

Hepatitis D infection is caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV). When this virus enters the body, it goes to the liver and causes inflammation there.

Hepatitis C Infection : who is most at risk?

July 26, 2019September 11, 2019 Martins Arage, PA.

Hepatitis C infection can either be acute or chronic. It is the inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). This virus is very contagious and spreads more commonly through contact with the blood of an infected person,

Hepatitis B Infection : treatment and prevention

July 25, 2019September 11, 2019 Martins Arage, PA.

Hepatitis B infection is an inflammation of the liver tissue caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV). chronic infection can last a life-time leading to fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer

Hepatitis Infection : types and what to do

July 23, 2019September 11, 2019 Martins Arage, PA.

There are 5 different types of hepatitis viruses that can infect the liver. Each one has its peculiarity and some appear to be more destructive than others.

Hepatitis A Infection : risk factors and prevention

July 23, 2019September 11, 2019 Martins Arage, PA.

The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person.

How You Can Protect Against River Blindness

July 19, 2019September 11, 2019 Levine Dalacious

River blindness, or onchocerciasis, is caused by the tiny parasitic worm Onchocerca Volvulus, which is passed on to humans after being bitten by an infected blackfly.