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.
Category: Infectious Diseases
Gonorrhea Infection in Men and Women
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.
Read MoreIntestinal Worms : how they affect health
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.
Read MoreHepatitis E Infection : risk factors, treatment and prevention
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
Read MoreHepatitis D Infection : risk factors, diagnosis and treatment
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.
Read MoreHepatitis C Infection : who is most at risk?
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,
Read MoreHepatitis B Infection : treatment and prevention
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
Read MoreHepatitis Infection : types and what to do
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.
Read MoreHepatitis A Infection : risk factors and prevention
The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person.
Read MoreHow You Can Protect Against River Blindness
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.
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