Infectious mononucleosis 4.8 (1572)

Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a viral syndrome resulting from an acute infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), commonly known as, Mono or Glandular fever or Kissing disease. Mononucleosis typically occurs between … Read More

Arthritis – Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis 4.8 (3930)

Arthritis (arthro = joint, itis = inflammation) is a inflammatory disease characterized by swelling, stiffness and pain in the one or more joints in the body. Specific symptoms vary depending … Read More

Hantavirus Infection 4.6 (2010)

Hantaviruses are a family of viruses spread mainly by rodents and can cause varied disease syndromes in people worldwide. Hantaviruses are RNA viruses transmitted to humans by rodents (rodent-borne). Infection … Read More

Celiac Disease : Sign & Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment & Prevention 4.8 (1866)

Celiac disease is a hereditary genetic autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. … Read More

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) : Sign & Symptoms, Transmission, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention 4.8 (2466)

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic viral infection, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). By damaging our immune system, HIV interferes with our body’s ability … Read More

Scrub typhus : Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis & Examination, Treatment & Complication and Prevention 4.7 (1784)

Scrub typhus is a disease caused by a bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi (rickettsial bacteria); it’s also known as tsutsugamushi disease  or bush typhus . The most common symptoms of scrub … Read More