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Infectious Diseases

Typhoid Fever

What is Typhoid Fever? Typhoid Fever disease is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. It is a common disease in the subcontinent and affects both sexes and all age groups. Poor hygiene conditions, open sanitation habits, flies,…

Elephantiasis

What is Elephantiasis? Elephantiasis is worms that dwell in the tissue beneath the skin and in the lymphatic system. Filariasis is a very common condition amongst people of India living in the coastal regions of Karnataka, Kerala, and…

Malaria

What is Malaria? Malaria is a disease transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. In spite of India's National Malaria Eradication Program, this disease which had been under control has suddenly made a comeback. The…

Rabies

What is Rabies? Rabies is an acute viral disease of the central nervous system that affects all mammals. It is transmitted by infected secretions usually saliva. Most exposures to rabies are through the bite of an infected animal.…

Mumps

What is Mumps? Mumps is an acute communicable disease of viral origin characterised by painful enlargement of the parotid glands. Mumps is common in children between the age of 5-9 years. One attack of mumps gives lifelong immunity. The…

Polio

What is Polio? Polio is a condition caused by the poliovirus. Polio is a serious public health problem in India. The polio virus has an affinity for the central nervous system, which they usually reach by passage across the blood-brain…

Chicken Pox

What is Chichen Pox? Chicken Pox is a highly contagious condition. It affects both sexes of all age groups. It is however a common occurrence amongst children of 3-8 years of age. Immunity for life. Adult chickenpox is rare. But when it…

Rubella

What is Ruella? Rubella is a three-day mild measles. However, if a pregnant woman gets it, it may lead to serious fetal infection and malformation. It is caused by the rubella virus. Rubella can occur in susceptible persons by the natural…