Almost 1-million Americans contract pneumococcal pneumonia every year, that’s a significant portion of the population. Pneumonia is a preventable disease, so it’s surprising how many people still get this infection – especially in the era of vaccines. Pneumococcal bacteria are responsible for the development of pneumonia, and its effects on the body can vary depending […]
Conditions
14 Main Symptoms of Zika Virus
For most people affected by the Zika virus, there are mild symptoms and even sometimes no symptoms at all. If for some reason symptoms do occur, they’re usually only on the mild side, lasting a short period of time anywhere from around 2 to 7 days. There are some symptoms with are fairly typical of […]
14 Symptoms of Botulism
Botulism is not very common. However, this does not mean that you cannot contract it or that you will never encounter it. Botulism is classified as one of the most serious illnesses and is transmitted through contaminated soil, food, and open wounds. In some cases, it can be difficult to notice, which is why it […]
14 Early Signs of Zika Virus
A disease that is mainly spread by mosquitoes, Zika is usually a mild infection for most people and is very rarely harmful. This comes with the exception of pregnant women, however, and there is plenty of evidence that suggests that infection with the Zika virus can cause children to develop terrible birth defects, such as […]
14 Causes of Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia is a health condition which affects a large part of children and adults all over the world and is more commonly found in parts of the world where people don’t see as much exposure to sunlight as everyone else – and don’t supplement their diets with the right amount of vitamins and minerals, particularly […]
14 Things That Increase the Risk of Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is a common health condition that affects both children and adults equally, and approximately 2.4 people out of every 100, 000. While this might make it sound like a rare condition, it’s true that there are more diagnosed cases of osteomyelitis in the average emergency room than you might think – and treatment should […]