🦟 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
🪱 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
🦠 Echinococcosis – Overview Echinococcosis (also called hydatid disease) is a parasitic disease caused by infection with the larvae of Echinococcus tapeworms. It primarily affects the liver and lungs, but can also involve other organs. 🧬 Causes Humans are accidental hosts, infected by: 🧫 Types of Echinococcosis Type Causative Agent Main Organs Affected Severity Cystic
🦠 What is HIV/AIDS? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 (T) cells, which help fight infections. If untreated, HIV reduces the number of these cells, making the body more vulnerable to infections and certain cancers. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the most advanced stage
