🦠 What Is C. difficile Infection? Clostridioides difficile (formerly Clostridium difficile) is a type of bacteria that can cause inflammation of the colon (colitis), leading to severe diarrhea and other intestinal problems. It often occurs after taking antibiotics, which can disturb the balance of healthy gut bacteria. 🔍 Causes & Risk Factors: ⚠️ Symptoms: In […]
What is Kala-azar? 🦟🦠 Kala-azar, also known as Visceral Leishmaniasis, is a serious parasitic disease caused by the Leishmania donovani complex. It affects internal organs like the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. How is Kala-azar Transmitted? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention 🛡️
What are Vibrio Species? 🦠🌊 Vibrio is a group of bacteria commonly found in warm, salty, or brackish water environments like coastal waters and estuaries. Some species cause infections in humans, often related to seafood consumption or exposure to seawater. Common Vibrio Species and Their Diseases How Are Vibrio Infections Transmitted? Diagnosis Treatment Prevention
What is Trichinellosis? 🐖🦠 Trichinellosis, also called trichinosis, is a parasitic infection caused by eating raw or undercooked meat infected with larvae of the Trichinella worm, most commonly from pork or wild game like bear or boar. How Does Infection Occur? Symptoms Symptoms appear within 1 to 2 weeks after eating infected meat and may
What is Plague? Plague is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Historically, it has caused some of the deadliest pandemics, including the Black Death in the 14th century. Although rare today, plague still exists in some parts of the world. Types of Plague There are three main forms of plague, based
🦠 Bacterial Infections Bacterial infections occur when harmful bacteria (single-celled microorganisms) enter the body, multiply, and cause illness. Unlike viruses, bacteria can live and reproduce outside of host cells, and many can be treated with antibiotics. Not all bacteria are bad — some are helpful (like those in your gut) — but pathogenic bacteria can
🦠 Diphtheria Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the nose, throat, and tonsils, but in severe cases, it can produce a toxin that damages the heart, nerves, and other organs. 📌 It is a vaccine-preventable disease but can be life-threatening if untreated. 🧬 Cause ⚠️ Symptoms 🔹 Respiratory
🦠 Cholera Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It spreads through contaminated water or food and can cause rapid dehydration and death if not treated promptly. 🧬 Cause 🌍 Transmission ⚠️ Symptoms 🕐 Incubation Period: 2 hours to 5 days 1️⃣ Mild or Asymptomatic (~80% of cases) 2️⃣ Typical
🦠 Amoebiasis Amoebiasis (also spelled Amebiasis) is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It can range from mild diarrhea to severe dysentery and, in rare cases, spread to other organs such as the liver. 🧬 Cause 🌍 Who’s at Risk? 🦠 Transmission ⚠️ Symptoms 🔹 Intestinal Amoebiasis (Amebic Colitis): 🔹 Extraintestinal Amoebiasis:
🦠 What Is Smallpox? Smallpox is a serious and contagious viral disease caused by the variola virus. It was once one of the deadliest diseases in human history, but it was eradicated globally in 1980 through a successful worldwide vaccination campaign led by the World Health Organization (WHO). 🔬 Cause Caused by the Variola virus
