The fungal infection that affects the skin of the inner thighs, buttocks and genitals is called jock itch (tinea cruris). In these warm and moist areas of the body, jock itch causes an itch, red, usually ring-shaped rash.
Although anyone, even women, could get this infection, but jock itch is common in people who are overweight, and people who sweat a lot, such as athletes. That's where jock itch gets its name from. ... more
Ebola virus and Marburg virus are related viruses that cause hemorrhagic fevers, illnesses that cause hemorrhage (severe bleeding), organ failure, and eventually death. The origin of both of these viruses is Africa, where infrequent outbreaks have occurred for decades.
Humans can contract these viruses from infected animals, because they live in one or more animal hosts. Following the initial transmission, the viruses can ... more
The E. coli (Escherichia coli) are a group of bacteria that include numerous strains. Although most types of E. coli are harmless bacteria that live in the intestines of healthy people and animals, however, a few nasty strains, such as E. coli O157:H7 can cause food poisoning, which is a serious food-borne illness.
Although most healthy adults recover from this illness within a week, however, young children and older adults ... more
The tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that feed on blood are called lice. Through close personal contact and by sharing belongings, lice are easily spread, particularly among schoolchildren.
There are several types of lice, such as:
Head lice:
These lice develop on the scalp. At the nape of the neck and over the ears are the places where they're seen easily.
Pubic lice:
These lice appear on eyelashes, ... more
In fact, Interstitial lung disease describes a group of disorders, most of which result in progressive scarring of lung tissue. This eventually affects one’s ability to breathe and get sufficient oxygen into the bloodstream. The disorders vary greatly beyond this.
When some cases of the Interstitial lung disease is abruptly appear, others mostly develop gradually. Doctors can pinpoint why some cases of interstitial lung disease ... more
Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues, giving the body energy and the skin a healthy color. The condition when the blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells is known as iron deficiency anemia which is a common type of anemia.
When there isn’t enough iron, then iron deficiency anemia occurs. Without sufficient iron, the body will be unable to produce sufficient hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that ... more
