The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was once a common and highly contagious respiratory virus. Generally, many children have been infected with RSV at least once before reaching 2 years old. The virus is usually mistaken as the flu or common cold. Nevertheless, some individuals especially babies, young children and those with a weakened immune system […]
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Meningococcal disease is an infection brought about by the Neisseria meningitidis bacteria or meningococcus. This bacterium can cause serious infections in humans. In most cases, the infections involve the meninges which are the tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord but can also affect the bloodstream and trigger a generalized infection. Once the meninges
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Acute meningitis is characterized as a life-threatening inflammation of the tissue layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord often due to a viral or bacterial infection. The symptoms usually develop over a few hours up to days. If caused by a virus, it is less severe than one caused by bacteria. Remember that timing is
A foot bruise occurs if blood seeps out of the blood vessels in the foot into the skin tissues, muscles or bones. The bruising can affect any part of the foot from the toenail to the rear part of the heel. It can appear as a small region in one foot or a wide area
Runners are prone to a variety of foot injuries. Despite the health and fitness benefits of running, the activity can take its toll on the feet. Remember that the foot should endure significant force that is 3-4 times the body weight of the individual. Proper warm up and stretching, correct footwear and steadily increasing the
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