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#IDFridays Week 19: Madura Foot
Very little is known about this disease which destroys skin, flesh, and bones NameMadura foot (also known as mycetoma) Transmission Geography The organisms that cause Madura foot can be found worldwide, but there is a ‘Mycetoma/Madura foot belt’ consisting of the following countries: Incubation PeriodMadura foot is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and as such, there […]
#IDFridays Week 16: Diphtheria
This bacteria produces a poison that can spread around the body NameDiphtheria Transmission GeographyWorldwide but more common in tropical climates Incubation Period1– 10 days after infection Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention: What Can You Do? Diphtheria In the News Sources:http://www.cdc.gov/diphtheria/http://www.who.int/immunization/diseases/diphtheria/en/
#IDFridays Week 15: Lassa Fever
First discovered in Nigeria, the symptoms of this disease can seem similar to Ebola NameLassa fever Transmission Geography Incubation Period2 – 21 days after infection Signs and Symptoms Phase One (mild symptoms): Phase Two (severe symptoms): About 80% of infected people have no symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention: What Can You Do? Lassa Fever In the […]
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