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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 […]
The world has almost eliminated polio which has no cure and can permanently cripple or kill you NamePolio (full name: poliomyelitis) Transmission GeographyAfghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria Incubation Period7 – 21 days Signs and Symptoms 72% of infected people do not have any visible symptoms but can pass the virus to others. Symptoms in the first 2 […]
Today, October 15th is Global Handwashing Day! To celebrate, we partnered with Ikeja Electric and Kleanmate to visit 6 schools and had more than 1,100 students all over Lagos state washing their hands at the same time. As usual, our goal was to use our #ItStartsWithMe campaign to educate students on the importance of handwashing as an […]
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 […]
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/
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