Infectious Diseases Archives

Hepatitis E Infection : risk factors, treatment and prevention

July 28, 2019July 28, 2019 Martins Arage

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, 2019July 28, 2019 Martins Arage

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, 2019July 26, 2019 Martins Arage

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, 2019July 25, 2019 Martins Arage

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, 2019July 23, 2019 Martins Arage

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, 2019July 23, 2019 Martins Arage

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, 2019July 19, 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.