Hepatitis C : Sign & Symptoms, Transmission, Risk factors, Diagnosis, Complication, Treatment and Prevention 4.6 (2561)

Hepatitis C is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The infection spreads when blood contaminated with the … Read More

Celiac Disease : Sign & Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment & Prevention 4.8 (1863)

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

Hepatitis B : Sign & Symptoms, Transmission, Risk factors, Diagnosis, Complication, Treatment and Prevention 4.7 (3452)

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For some people, hepatitis B infection becomes chronic, meaning it lasts more than six months. Having … 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