If you have a persistent fever that is as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit accompanied by diarrhea, poor appetite, and lethargy, it could be typhoid fever. The fever is caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria. This acute illness is most common in the Indian subcontinent, South-east Asia, Africa, and South America. Typhoid fever can …
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The human body comprises of a defense mechanism, known as the immune system. Its primary function is to fight off any viruses or infections that might be present in the body. Many of the infections and diseases are dealt by the immune system, but there are a few that can unexpectedly harm the body. Also …
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Chickenpox is a viral infection, much feared for being contagious. The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is known to affect mostly kids, but adults are not spared either! Telltale signs of chickenpox are the occurrence of super-itchy, fluid-filled, red blisters all over the body. Fever in the range of 101-102 F (38.3-38.8OC) accompanied by a bad …
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Stomach pain is not something anyone wouldn’t have had in a lifetime. It can be as simple as temporary gastric symptoms, or as serious as a heart attack. Generally, pain in any area in the digestive tract, below the chest area, till the pelvis can be called as stomach pain by people. The most appropriate …
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Air Pollution – Types, Causes, Effect & Solution What is Air Pollution? Air Pollution refers to the contamination of the air with harmful substances which includes the biological molecules, organic and inorganic particles, and hazardous gases such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), Radon, etc. Types …
