Category: Infectious Disease

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Legionellosis: Symptoms and Treatment

Oct , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease Legionellosis 0 comments

Legionellosis disease is a type of severe pneumonia caused by the Legionella pneumophila bacteria and was first identified back in 1977. Risk Factors for Legionellosis Many health conditions have certain factors that may indicate whether you’re at risk of developing…

18 Oct

Lassa Fever: Symptoms and Treatment

Oct , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease Lassa Fever 0 comments

Lassa fever is a hemorrhagic viral illness carried by the Mastomys rat, a specific type of rat commonly found in West Africa. Because it’s a hemorrhagic virus, the illness may cause bleeding. However, about eight out of every 10 people…

18 Oct

What you need to know about Herpes or HSV ?

Oct , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease Herpes 0 comments

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and spreads primarily through sexual contact. It’s important to note that even after you’re infected, the virus may remain dormant and may reactivate many times throughout…

18 Oct

Gonorrhea: Symptoms and Treatment

Oct , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease Gonorrhea 0 comments

Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In most cases, the disease infects moist, warm parts of the body, including the following: Eyes Throat Urethra Anus Vagina Female reproductive system (cervix, uterus, and…

18 Oct

Giardiasis: Symptoms and Treatment

Oct , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease Giardiasis 0 comments

Giardiasis is serious health infection that attacks your small intestine. The infection results from a tiny parasite known as Giardia lamblia and spreads from infected person to infected person. However, the disease may also spread via contaminated food and water,…

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18 Oct

Cholera: Symptoms and Treatment

Oct , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease Cholera 0 comments

Cholera is a highly contagious disease that results in severe diarrhea, dehydration, and death if left untreated. In the U.S., cholera was more common during the 1800s, prior to the development of modern sewage and water treatment systems that helped…

18 Oct

Chlamydia: Symptoms and Treatment

Oct , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease Chlamydia 0 comments

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the country. It spreads quickly by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria and is common largely because most people with the disease don’t even realize they have it. Because of this,…

18 Oct

Chickenpox: Symptoms and Treatment

Oct , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease Chicken Pox 0 comments

Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is typically characterized by a rash of itchy red blisters all over your body. The condition results from a virus and is more likely to appear in children than adults. Fortunately, since the development of…

23 Sep

West Nile Virus: Symptoms and Treatment

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease West Nile virus 0 comments

A mosquito bite may not seem like a big deal, but if it infects you with the West Nile virus, you may change your mind. West Nile virus infects humans when a mosquito bites an infected bird, then bites a…

23 Sep

Human Papillomavirus: Symptoms and Treatment

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Infectious Disease Human Papillomavirus 0 comments

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease today and is actually comprised of more than 150 viruses, 30 of which may evolve into various types of cancer. Depending on the type of HPV virus you’re exposed…

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