Schistosomiasis is a very rare disease that is rarely seen in the United States. When it does occur, there are less than 20,000 cases in a year. Schistosomiasis is a disease that occurs when there is an infection because parasitic worms are in the freshwater, especially in certain subtropical and tropical countries. The water becomes […]
Conditions
15 Frequent Causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease in the lungs that occurs when the tissue in the lungs become scarred and damaged. The tissue in the lungs will become stiff and thick. In turn, it will make the person have a difficult time breathing. The reason it becomes difficult to breathe is that pulmonary fibrosis has gotten […]
14 Known Signs of Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that can be quite serious. It will most often affect the mucous membranes located in the throat and the nose. There are several symptoms of diphtheria and unfortunately, they mimic those of the common cold and even the flu. However, the main sign of diphtheria is a grayish colored material […]
15 Frequent Causes of Bartonella
Bartonella is a bacteria that can infect human beings and cause a wide range of symptoms. It is a category of bacteria with several strains that fall under the same name. Each strain is slightly different and can infect different parts of the body. Some types can cause fever and other classic symptoms of infection. […]
15 Common Triggers of Keratitis
If one or both of your eyes are red and irritated, painful, sensitive to light, weeping and inflamed, and if your vision is skewed, you may have keratitis. A common condition, keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the clear exterior layer of the eyeball. The cornea covers the pupil and iris and protects, and […]
14 Common Symptoms of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is also commonly called TB. It is much more common in some regions, with countries like the United States of America taking strong measures to help control and fight it. As a result, TB is less common in those areas than in less developed parts of the world, but can still remain a risk […]