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This is the leading preventable infectious cause of blindness in the world NameTrachoma Transmission GeographyWorldwide (Africa is the most affected continent) Incubation Period5 – 12 days Signs and Symptoms Symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of conjunctivitis: Diagnosis TreatmentAntibiotics are used to treat the infection Prognosis Prevention: What Can You Do? Trachoma In the News […]
Pneumonia is the leading infectious killer of children under the age of five NamePneumonia Transmission Geography Worldwide (most prevalent in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa) Incubation Period1 – 3 days depending on the cause Signs and Symptoms Common symptoms: In infants, symptoms may include: The symptoms of viral and bacterial pneumonia are similar, but can […]
Today we attended the launch of the Private Sector Engagement Strategy for Malaria Elimination (PSESP) in Lagos, Nigeria. Hosted by the Honorable Federal Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac F. Adewole; the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP); and Alhaji Aliko Dangote Chair, Dangote Foundation and Malaria Ambassador, the event unveiled a new malaria eradication strategy for Nigeria. Why focus […]
Did you know tapeworms can cause seizures? NameTaeniasis/cysticercosis Transmission GeographyWorldwide, but mostly in Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa Incubation Period Signs and Symptoms Taeniasis: symptoms can be mild and some people do not develop any symptoms at all Cysticercosis: Symptoms vary depending on the number, size, stage, and location of the cysts Diagnosis […]
No one likes having an upset stomach. The giardiasis parasite causes diarrhea and other unpleasant symptoms Name1Giardiasis also known as beaver fever Transmission GeographyWorldwide Incubation Period1 – 3 weeks Signs and Symptoms Some infected people have no symptoms, but typical symptoms include: DiagnosisLaboratory testing of stool samples TreatmentA combination of antibiotics and medications help decrease […]
Most people know this condition by its popular names pink eye and Apollo, but did you know there are many things that cause it? NameConjunctivitis also known as apollo, pink eye, and Madras eye Transmission GeographyWorldwide Incubation PeriodDepends on the cause but could be a few days to a few weeks Signs and Symptoms Conjunctivitis […]
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