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Introduction A leishmaniasis is a neglected group of protozoal diseases caused by infection with Leishmania species. It is found in part of tropical, subtropical, and southern Europe. Spread by the bite of phlebotomine species of sand flies. It is in…
What are Gallstones disease (Symptomatic Cholelithiasis)? Gallstone disease (symptomatic cholelithiasis) is one of the most common biliary pathology and surgical problem in the world.1,2 Cholelithiasis is hard, crystal-like deposition that can form in your gallbladder which lies in your organ called…
What is trachoma? Greek word trakhus =rough, which refers to the pebbled appearance of the infected conjunctiva. Trachoma is a chronic infectious disease infecting the conjunctiva and cornea. In another word, it is chronic keratoconjunctivitis. The major causative agent is…
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is defined as the passage of loose, liquid, or watery stools three or more than three times a day or in higher frequency than the usual ones. However, the recent change in consistency and character of…
What is food poisoning? Food poisoning is acute gastroenteritis caused by ingestion of food or drink that is contaminated with either living bacteria that are in large numbers or their toxins or inorganic chemical substances and poisons derived from various…
What is Yellow fever? Yellow fever is a zoonotic disease caused by an arbovirus. The yellow fever virus is mostly found in tropical as well as subtropical areas of Africa, Central & South America. The virus majorly affects monkeys and…
Overview of Measles What is measles? Measles is a highly infectious (contagious) disease at the community level and characterized by fever, malaise, cough, coryza (rhinitis), and conjunctivitis followed by a generalized maculopapular rash. It is also called rubeola, red measles,…
