Before the Zika virus was a household name, it was a relatively unknown and rare disease. Zika virus infections are similar to dengue and yellow fever in humans and were once isolated to a tiny part of Africa. And for the researchers who discovered it, naming Zika was easy, maybe even a bit boring.
Chickenpox and herpes are not the same thing. Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Herpes, on the other hand, are types of viruses in themselves. The two common types of herpes viruses are the herpes-zoster virus which causes shingles and the herpes simplex virus.
Travelling is an exciting time in everyone’s life. It’s an opportunity to visit different places, view different cultures and more. It can be chaotic, too, but in a good kind of way. We have to make sure that we have everything we need for the trip, all packed up. This includes any prescription medications that you may be taking. If you have medicines that need to stay cold during your trip, here are a few tips for you.
We know that motion sickness happens when your inner ear does not sense the movement that your eyes are seeing. It mostly happens to people who travel by land, sea, and air. Altitude sickness is not all that different, it is also known as Acute Mountain Sickness. It occurs when one ascends to a higher altitude too quickly. If left untreated, it can become a serious health problem quickly.
Rabies can have severe consequences if you come into contact with it. It only affects mammals, and most cases are from wildlife. But, pets and livestock can contract it too. Discover how rabies works, the types of animals that carry it, and the prevention techniques below.
Typhoid is a bacterial infection that results from Salmonella Typhi. High fever usually accompanies it, so it is often referred to as Typhoid fever. It is very contagious and can cause a series of severe side effects. Dietary changes cannot treat or prevent typhoid, but they can relieve the symptoms. Find out more about how you can alter your diet for typhoid fever.
When possible, it is good to be aware of how infections and viruses spread. One thing no one wants to contract is the mumps. Taking measures to limit your exposure will help you protect your health. The mumps was very common in North America in the 20th century. Even though the rate is lower, cases of it still occur. Discover how to avoid having the mumps below.
You have narrowed down your destinations, and you are ready to pin down a location for your much long-overdue vacation. Once you decide on a spot, everything becomes exciting up until that moment when you leave for your trip abroad. There is a flurry of packing, making sure you have your passports, medicines and more. But, there are a few things that you don’t want to forget about, and those are making sure that your vaccinations are up-to-date and finding out if you have to have any to enter the country of your choosing.
Today, when we think about vampires, our minds conjure up images like those a la Edward from the Twilight book and movie franchise. We have romanticized the image of the vampire, which is far removed from the origins of the original vampire myth that took hold of Eastern Europe during the Great Vampire Epidemic from 1725 to 1755.
The rumors of vampires spread far and wide. Disease began taking hold of the Eastern European region, and as was the culture at the time, blamed the illnesses on supernatural causes. This was a time when knowledge of things like viruses and bacteria was relatively unknown.
Hajj is a very personal journey for many Muslims. It is meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and every Muslim is meant to make the pilgrimage once in their life. Pilgrims come to pray near the holy city of Mecca. It takes place once a year. But in order to enter the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, several vaccinations are required for each person coming in. It is estimated that around 2-3 million people make the annual trip.
