Dengue is the second most common mosquito borne infection after malaria. It is seen mostly in tropical and sub-tropical countries. We will explain how it spreads, the common symptoms and what can be done to prevent this painful, dangerous infection.
Dengue Fever – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
June 9th, 2011 — Dengue Fever, Healthy Body, Monsoon
Amoebic Dysentry Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
June 8th, 2011 — Healthy Body, Monsoon
Amoebic dysentery is a gut infection caused by a microscopic single celled parasite which also infects the liver. Amoebiasis refers to all conditions caused by this parasite, Entamoeba. How it is spread, how it is treated and some ideas on prevention of this common infection is given below.
Monsoon, Mosquitoes, and Chikungunya
June 7th, 2011 — Healthy Body, Monsoon
Monsoon is here and one should take extra precautions against monsoon-related diseases. Chikungunya is a viral infection transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. Chikungunya in India reached epidemic proportions recently. We will describe this infection, how it spreads and what can be done to prevent it.
