Infections

Signs of Food Poisoning (Contaminated Food and Water)

Every year some 8 million cases of food poisoning occur in the United States and it claims approximately 9,000 lives. Most of us do not cosnider food poisoning to be serious disease. The symptoms like nausea, [Read More ...]

Roundworms – Spread, Types, Infection, Symptoms and Treatment

What are roundworms? Roundworms are elongated worms that possess a large body cavity and gut. These worms typically exist as parasites. Also known as the nematodes or helminths, these parasitic worms can [Read More ...]

Housefly Diseases – Types, Spread and Prevention

Houseflies are a very common nuisance to human habitations across the globe. These flies are typically found around food sources and have become a part of human lives in many parts of the world. Apart from [Read More ...]

Diarrhea and UTI – Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Diarrhea is a problem of the lower digestive tract, whereas urinary tract infections are caused by problems in the lower urinary tract. Both diarrhea and urinary tract infections (commonly abbreviated as UTIs) [Read More ...]

Demodex Mite Infestation, Types, Symptoms and Treatment

What are Demodex mites? Demodex is the genus of certain types of mites that can infect the hair follicles in humans. Unlike other parasitic mites, Demodex mites do not feed on human blood. They derive their [Read More ...]

Pinworm Infection, Life Cycle, Spread, Symptoms, Tests, Treatment

Many different types of worms can parasitize the human gut. The pinworm is one of them. Also known as the seat worm, roundworm or threadworm, the pinworm is a helminth that causes intestinal infection in [Read More ...]

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