🦟 Leishmaniasis – Overview Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the Leishmania genus. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female sandflies (Phlebotomus or Lutzomyia species). The disease affects the skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs, depending on the type. 🧬 Cause 📌 Forms of Leishmaniasis Type Main Symptoms […]
🐶🦇 Rabies – Overview Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS) — the brain and spinal cord. It is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but it is 100% preventable with prompt medical care after exposure. 🧬 Cause 🐾 Common Animal Reservoirs ⚠️ Transmission Rabies is NOT spread through intact
🦠 Hepatitis C – Overview Hepatitis C is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver, caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer if left untreated. The virus spreads through blood-to-blood contact, and most people do not show symptoms in the early
🦟 Dengue Fever – Overview Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV). It is common in tropical and subtropical regions and can range from a mild illness to a potentially deadly condition known as severe dengue or dengue hemorrhagic fever. 🧬 Cause 📍 Transmission ⚠️ Symptoms 🕐 Incubation period:
🪱 Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) – Overview Schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia) is a parasitic disease caused by blood flukes (trematode worms) of the genus Schistosoma. It affects millions of people, mainly in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Africa. 🧬 Causes Caused by Schistosoma species, mainly: Species Affected Organs Common Regions S. haematobium Urinary tract Africa,
🦠 Chagas Disease Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a potentially life-threatening parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. It is mainly found in Central and South America, but also occurs in non-endemic regions due to migration. 🧬 Cause 📌 Other Modes of Transmission ⚠️ Stages & Symptoms 1️⃣ Acute Stage (First 1–2 months)
🦠 African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness) – Overview African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma brucei and transmitted to humans by the bite of the tsetse fly (Glossina species). It is fatal if untreated and is mostly found in rural parts of sub-Saharan Africa. 🧬 Causes Caused by two
🐔 Chickenpox (Varicella) – Overview Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It mostly affects children, but adults can also get it (and tend to experience more severe illness). 🧬 Cause ⚠️ Symptoms Classic Signs: Rash pattern: ⏱️ Incubation Period 🧪 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment ❗ Complications (More Common in
🦠 Diphtheria – Overview Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the throat and nose, but can also involve the skin and, in severe cases, the heart and nervous system. Diphtheria can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. 🧬 Cause ⚠️ Symptoms 🫁 Respiratory Diphtheria (Most Common Form): 🦠
🪱 Ascariasis – Overview Ascariasis is a parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. It is one of the most common intestinal worm infections worldwide, especially in areas with poor sanitation. 🧬 Cause 🔄 Life Cycle of Ascaris ⚠️ Symptoms Many people have no symptoms, especially with a light infection. Symptoms depend on the
