Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

Progeria is a rare genetic condition that causes a person to age prematurely. Children with progeria appear healthy, but by the age of 2 years, they look as if they have become old too fast. There are different types of progeria, the common type is known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). Children with this condition live on average for 14 years, because of the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis. Around the world, 134 children are thought to have progeria across 46 countries. It is believed to affect 1 in every 4 million newborns of both sexes and all ethnicities. Thirty years…

Syphilis is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by sexual activity. Occasionally, the disease can be passed to another person through prolonged kissing or close bodily contact. Although this disease is spread from sores, the vast majority of those sores go unrecognized. The infected person is often unaware of the disease and unknowingly passes it on to his or her partner. Source: ask.Naija.ng Pregnant women with the disease can spread it to their baby. This disease, called congenital syphilis, can cause abnormalities or even death to the child. Syphilis cannot be spread by toilet seats, door knobs, swimming pools, hot…

What is golter? A goiter or goitre is a swelling or large mass on the throat that results from abnormal growth of a gland called the thyroid. It is one of the most common thyroid disorders. Goiters are often harmless but symptoms can occur, and treatment may be required depending on the size and type of goiter. The thyroid gland is situated in front of the windpipe and is responsible for producing and secreting hormones that regulate growth and metabolism. Causes of goiter Most goiters is caused by lack of iodine in the diet. Also, a lack of iodine in…

Dengue Fever is a disease similar to malaria fever because is transmitted by mosquitoes. Their type is called Aedes. Even though this type of viral diseases is in the blood, people cannot pass it on directly to one another. Instead, it is transmitted by the insects. Over the last 50 years, Dengue outbreaks have affected 22 different African countries. Around the world, the outbreaks of it include 100 million cases. Since the disease is being transmitted by mosquitoes, the control of their population is one of the key prevention actions. Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of…

What is Water Urticaria (Aquagenic Urticaria)? Water urticaria, also known as aquagenic urticaria (AU) or water allergy, is a rare medical condition in which hives develop rapidly on the skin as a result of contact with water (physical urticaria.) Water urticaria may occur regardless of the source of water, it doesn't matter if the water is hot or cold, or if it has been chemically treated. When Does Water Allergy Occur? Since water urticaria may occur during any activity in which water comes in contact with your skin, this allergy can occur with bathing,  swimming,  or going out the side…

 Ebola virus is one of the deadly diseases mostly in African and some part of the world. Today we discuss in this article the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of Ebola virus. It is one of the outbreaks and the latest diseases in Africa. Ebola has been on all the channels online and it has been a major concern of masses of people around the world. The first cases of Ebola were reported simultaneously in 1976 in Yambuku, near the Ebola River in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and in Nzara, Sudan. Green thoughts consulting Since then,…

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck. Most cases of meningitis in the U.S. are caused by a viral infection, but bacterial and fungal infections are other causes. Some cases of this disease improve without treatment in a few weeks. Others can be life-threatening and require emergent antibiotic treatment. Seek immediate medical care if you suspect that someone has this disease. Early treatment of bacterial meningitis can prevent serious complications. This is another one of the communicable diseases.…

Cysts are closed capsule or sac-like structures, typically filled with liquid, semisolid, or gaseous material, very much like a blister. In this article, we will describe the various types. This occurs within the tissue and can affect any part of the body. They vary in size from microscopic to the size of some team-sport balls - large blisters can displace internal organs. In anatomy, a cyst can also refer to any normal bag or sac in the body, such as the bladder. This article refers to an abnormal sac or pocket in the body that contains liquid, gaseous, or semisolid…

A concussion is the most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury is called a concussion. The word comes from the Latin concutere, which means "to shake violently." According to the CDC, between 2001 and 2009, an estimated 173,285 people under age 19 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for concussions related to sports and recreation activities. Other causes include car and bicycle accidents, work-related injuries, traumatic dental injuries, and fighting. Top Questions On Concussion In this article How can you tell if you have had a concussion? Is it always serious? And what should you do if…

Lassa fever is a zoonotic disease, meaning that humans become infected from contact with infected animals. The animal reservoir, or host, of Lassa virus, is a rodent of the genus Mastomys, commonly known as the “multimammate rat.” Mastomys rats infected with Lassa virus do not become ill, but they can shed the virus in their urine and faeces. Because the clinical course of the disease is so variable, detection of the disease in affected patients has been difficult. When the presence of the disease is confirmed in a community, however, prompt isolation of affected patients, good infection prevention and control…