What is Shingles? Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This virus also causes the common childhood disease chickenpox. After a person has chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus lies dormant in their nerves. For unknown reasons, the virus may reactivate later in life and shingles will appear. Who gets … [Read more...]
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Stroke
What is a stroke? A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, causing parts of the brain to become damaged or die. During a stroke, brain cells die immediately due to lack of oxygen after the interruption of brain flow. Sudden bleeding in the brain will also … [Read more...]
E. Coli Infection (Escherichia Coli Infection)
What is E. coli ? E. coli are bacteria that normally live in the intestines of humans and animals. Although most strains are harmless, several are known to produce toxins that can cause diarrhea. These Shiga toxin-producing E. coli(STEC) can cause severe diarrhea and kidney damage. E. coli can also cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, … [Read more...]
Scabies
What is Scabies? Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its egg. Scabies can spread rapidly under crowded conditions where close body and skin contact is frequent. What is crusted (Norwegian) scabies? … [Read more...]
Rotavirus
What is Rotavirus? Rotavirus is a contagious virus that can cause gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). This virus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in young children and can cause dehydration and even death. Nearly every child in the U.S. is exposed to rotavirus before their 5th birthday. Who is at risk for … [Read more...]