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Poliovirus is a deadly and highly contagious virus that spreads through direct or indirect human to human contact. However, what makes polio really fatal is the fact that it has no cure.

What causes polio?

The poliovirus is caused by small RNA based viruses of the enterovirus group of the Picornavirus family. With three different types, it can cause a wide range of health concerns in humans. The type 1 virus is the most severe and is responsible for about 85% of all paralysis ...more

The Zika virus has been hogging the international limelight for some time. The virus and its effects on the human body are unique. It is known to cause microcephaly in infants born to infected mothers. Babies with microcephaly have small heads and abnormal eyes. This is the most highlighted features of Zika virus infection. However, it may also have a profound effect on the infected mother, though on rare occasions. It may precipitate Guillain-Barr syndrome. When people suffer from this syndrom...more

Coronavirus: Brief Summary
It is a rapidly evolving disease across all strata of society with increase death rate potential
Person to person spread is confirmed
Clinical trials and investigations to learn more are ongoing. There is no treatment or vaccination at present.
Prevention is better than cure.
Avoid unnecessary panic in society, awareness about the disease profile is key to prevention and cure.
Definition
Coronavirus disease COVID-19 as it is now known as b...more

The coronavirus is a family of viruses that causes illnesses like cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars) and middle east respiratory syndrome (MERS)
A new coronavirus has broken out in the Chinese city of Wuhan, named as novel coronavirus. (2019-Nov). A seafood market is assumed to be the source of the outbreak.
At least 106 people have died in China and more than 4500 people are affected worldwide.
Most coronaviruses spread the same way other c...more

Some people don't feel sick at this stage. They have acute HIV infection. Common symptoms include fatigue, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, muscle aches, night sweats, chills, rash and fever, just to name a few. If you have these symptoms, chances are that you have HIV.

Tonsillitis is a disorder of the tonsils present on the back of your throat. The tonsils acts as a defensive mechanism in the body as they prevent the body from infections. This is a contagious condition and can occur at any age. It is widely prevalent among school going kids.

Tonsillitis may be classified into two types:

Chronic tonsillitis: This type of tonsillitis tends to last for an extended duration with symptoms of bad breath and tenderness in the lymph nodes.
Recurr...more

Zika virus causes a deadly disease called Zika fever or Zika virus disease that spreads by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. The Zika virus is a member of the virus family FLAVIVIRIDAE and is closely related to the dengue, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was isolated in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947 and is known to be prevalent in continents like Africa and Asia primarily, though it s slowly making headway in the developed world and has spawned the deadly 2015-20...more

Are you aware of the number of people who suffer because of pneumonia? As the weather becomes cold and damp, chances of getting affected by pneumonia increases. Pneumonia can originate from virus, bacteria and a host of other factors. It is one of the most common ailment which affects the adults, all over the world. Hence, it is important for all of us to prevent ourselves from pneumonia and for that we can follow the below mentioned steps:

Know about the symptoms of pneumonia first: I...more

Introduction to the ZIKA VIRUS:

After the deadly Yellow Fever and Ebola pandemics, Zika Virus is yet another disease borne out of the African soil and spreading across the world right now. Named after the Zika forest in Uganda, where it originated, this virus spreads through a mosquito bite - that of aedes aegypti mosquito. It can also be passed on from mother to child, blood transfusion and sex.

What s so deadly about Aedes Aegypti Mosquito?
Zika Virus spreads via aed...more

Zika virus causes a deadly disease called Zika fever or Zika virus disease that spreads by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. The Zika virus is a member of the virus family FLAVIVIRIDAE and is closely related to the dengue, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was isolated in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947 and is known to be prevalent in continents like Africa and Asia primarily, though it s slowly making headway in the developed world and has spawned the deadly 2015-20...more