Category: Infectious Diseases

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 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.

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 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 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 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

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.

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