What are hookworms? Hookworm is a common, chronic, parasitic infection due to the invasion of the worms Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale in human beings. Human beings are the main vectors of N. americanus and A. duodenale. Indeed, around 20% of the world’s population carries hookworms and suffers a huge volume of daily blood loss. … Read more
Dandruff is an embarrassing condition that affects many people. More than 60% of people experience dandruff at some point in their life. Estimates show that as much as 97% of the population at some point in their lives have a form of dandruff. Having dandruff may cause a lack of confidence and self-esteem. People affected … Read more
What is Chikungunya? Chikungunya fever is a rare form of mosquito-transmitted viral fever caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). It’s an arbovirus of the genus Alphavirus (family Togaviridae) identified in 40 countries or more of Asia, Africa, and in Italy in Europe as per the WHO report. Australia and the Americas are so far spared … Read more
What is Dengue? Dengue fever is an acute viral disease caused by the Flavivirus of the family Flaviviridae. The term “dengue” is a Spanish attempt at the Swahili phrase “Ki denga pepo” meaning “cramp-like seizure” caused by an evil spirit. It’s a disease of tropical and subtropical regions that occurs epidemically, very much similar to … Read more