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Cholera Transmission

Cholera is caused by strains of the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. There are more than 100 species of Vibrio cholerae, only a few of which are known to cause cholera. The bacteria usually causes severe acute diarrhea with liquid stools and repeated vomiting.

12 Nov 2009

Cholera Prevention

Cholera is an acute infection of the small intestine that can be life threatening if not detected and treated quickly. It is mainly endemic in developing nations, where there are large populations with poor access to good sanitation and water hygiene.

12 Nov 2009

Cholera Epidemiology

Cholera is an acute infection of the small intestine that is a particular problem in developing countries where access to clean drinking water and hygiene measures are poor. The disease causes severe diarrhea and vomiting leading to dehydration. Children and the elderly are at particular risk of rapidly developing and succumbing to the dehydration caused by cholera.

12 Nov 2009

Cholera Transmission, Spread, Prevention & Treatment

Cholera is an infection caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. The bacteria is often transmitted via contaminated water or food.

12 Nov 2009

Wilson's Disease

Wilson's Disease, also known as hepatolenticular degeneration, is a genetic disease involving the inability of the body to remove excess copper. Small amounts of copper are essential for normal living functions, but it high concentration is can be poisonous and, as a result, Wilson's disease is potentially fatal.

12 Nov 2009

What is Fanconi Syndrome?

Fanconi syndrome is a condition that affects the proximal renal tubule in the kidney and impairs the organ’s ability to reabsorb substances before they are excreted in the urine.

12 Nov 2009

What is a Pancreatic Fistula?

Damaged pancreatic ducts that disrupt the normal communication between the pancreas and other organs in the body are responsible for causing a pancreatic fistula.

11 Nov 2009

Meningitis Prevention

Meningitis, especially caused by certain bacteria and viruses, is preventable with vaccinations and prophylactic or preventable antibiotics and medications among those who have been exposed to the infection.

10 Nov 2009

Meningitis Diagnosis

Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges and can be diagnosed using laboratory and imaging studies.

10 Nov 2009

Meningitis Mechanism

The meninges are the three membranes that along with the cerebrospinal fluid, enclose and protect the structures of the nervous system like the brain and the spinal cord. These consist of the pia mater (closest to the central nervous system organs), the arachnoid and the dura mater (farthest from the brain and spinal cord).

10 Nov 2009

Meningitis Causes

Meningitis can be caused by bacteria or a virus. While bacterial meningitis is more dangerous, viral meningitis is more common and runs a milder course.

10 Nov 2009

Meningitis Symptoms

Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord. Inflammation and infection of the meninges is often a life threatening medical condition as it can lead to brain infection and infection in the blood stream or septicaemia which can be fatal.

10 Nov 2009

History of Meningitis

Meningitis has been described in ancient texts. Hippocrates described meningitis in his work. Tuberculous meningitis was first described by Edinburgh physician Sir Robert Whytt in a posthumous report that appeared in 1768. However, the link with Tubercle bacilli that also causes tuberculosis took another 100 years to discover.

10 Nov 2009