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By: DRASA ADMIN
Did you know eating too much raw cassava can paralyze you and affect your memory? NameKonzo (means “bound legs” in the Yaka language) aka mantakassa Transmission GeographySub-saharan Africa Incubation PeriodUncertain Signs and Symptoms Within the first 4-6 hours of consuming unprocessed cassava, symptoms include: Long-term symptoms include: DiagnosisClinical examination and urine analysis (misdiagnosis as polio […]
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Known as crypto, this is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites NameCryptosporidiosis aka crypto Transmission GeographyWorldwide Incubation Period2 – 10 days after infection Signs and Symptoms DiagnosisLaboratory examination of stool/feces samples Treatment Prognosis Prevention: What Can You Do?Wash your hands and maintain good hygiene behaviors Cryptosporidiosis In the News Source:http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/crypto/
By: DRASA ADMIN
This disease is named for the Rift Valley in Kenya where it was discovered ameRift Valley fever Transmission GeographySub-Saharan Africa, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia Incubation Period2 – 6 days after infection Signs and Symptoms Most people infected do not have any symptoms, or have mild symptoms lasting 2 – 7 days including: 8 – 10% […]
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Last week we attended the Future of Health Conference 2016 in Abuja, Nigeria. The theme this year was Health Meets Tech so attendees included everyone from health practitioners and government to tech entrepreneurs and NGOs. The rich discussions during the conference centered on the use of technology to solve challenges in the health sector and various speakers […]
By: DRASA ADMIN
Scabies, also known as the seven-year itch, is caused by a parasite that buries itself in your skin NameScabies aka the seven-year itch (this nickname comes from the fact that it can be hard to get rid of) Transmission GeographyWorldwide Incubation Period4 – 6 weeks after exposure but only 1 – 4 days for people […]
By: DRASA ADMIN
We’ve already defined “preparedness” for infectious disease outbreaks so now that we know what it is, the question is should countries prepare? And if so, how? Let’s start with some reasons why countries should prepare for potential outbreaks: The fact is, despite these compelling reasons nearly 70% of countries remain unprepared. So if we want to prepare, how do […]
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