Parasitic Diseases

Identification of additional cases and further onward spread in currently affected and other Member States is likely. Countries should be on the alert for signals related to patients presenting with a rash that progresses in sequential stages – macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, scabs, at the same stage of development over all affected areas of the body – that may be associated with fever, enlarged lymph nodes, headache, back pain, muscle aches or fatigue. During this current outbreak, many individuals are presenting with localized rash – oral, peri-genital and/or peri-anal distribution associated with painful regional lymphadenopathy – sometimes with secondary infection. These individuals may present to various community and health care settings including but not limited to primary care, fever clinics, sexual health services, travel health clinics, infectious disease units, emergency departments, dermatology clinics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and dental services. Increasing aware...

Initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, body aches, and fatigue. The disease is similar to the smallpox virus but much less deadly. The disease can result in a rash that leads to red bumps on the skin. ​A rare condition called monkeypox has been confirmed in the United States and Europe, with more suspected cases worldwide. Although there are only about 200 confirmed cases, health experts are starting to investigate the spread and what this means for the public. Monkeypox is a virus that originated in animals in West and Central Africa. While usually confined to animals, as previous outbreaks have shown, it can also jump to humans. "This is a virus that belongs to the same group as the smallpox virus; however, it's a much milder and less deadly form of it," says Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee. The first confirmed case was on May 7th from a person who had traveled to the United Kingdom from Nige...

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here's our process. Probiotics are healthful strains of live bacteria and yeast. Taking probiotics can provide a range of benefits, but it can also cause side effects. In this article, we discuss what probiotics are, how they promote health, and how to take them safely. Share on Pinterest Sauerkraut contains probiotics, which play an important role in digestion and gut health. Trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms live in the gut. Scientists refer to this community of gut-dwelling organisms as the gut microbiota. Research indicates that this microbiota plays an important role in digestion and gut health, while supporting the immune system, for example. Some bacteria benefit their human hosts, while other types cause harm. Disturbing the natural balance of bacteria in the gut can lead to digestive problems, infections, and other issues. Studies s...

Initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, body aches, and fatigue. The disease is similar to the smallpox virus but much less deadly. The disease can result in a rash that leads to red bumps on the skin. ​A rare condition called monkeypox has been confirmed in the United States and Europe, with more suspected cases worldwide. Although there are only about 200 confirmed cases, health experts are starting to investigate the spread and what this means for the public. Monkeypox is a virus that originated in animals in West and Central Africa. While usually confined to animals, as previous outbreaks have shown, it can also jump to humans. "This is a virus that belongs to the same group as the smallpox virus; however, it's a much milder and less deadly form of it," says Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee. The first confirmed case was on May 7th from a person who had traveled to the United Kingdom from Nige...

Swimmer's itch is the name for a skin rash that appears due to an allergic reaction to certain parasites. Doctors refer to this condition as cercarial dermatitis. The parasites that cause swimmer's itch are found in bodies of fresh and salt water, where they may come into contact with humans. If a person enters water where these parasites are present, they may come into contact with them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that if this happens, the parasite may burrow into the person's skin. This can cause an allergic reaction, causing a rash to form. This rash is known as swimmer's itch. In this article, we discuss the causes of swimmer's itch, the symptoms, treatment, and more. The larval parasite called cercaria is present in both land and water snails. When the parasite leaves a snail, it can enter both fresh and salt water, looking for its next host. The parasite's ideal host includes several birds, such as geese, ducks, swans, and g...

CellCore Biosciences CellCore Co-Founder Dr. Jay Davidson Educates on Lyme Disease Types and Treatments The answer to tackling chronic Lyme disease is to support the main systems in the body that are overwhelmed and address all contributors to the disease in the right order." — Dr. Jay Davidson, cofounder of CellCore MERIDIAN, ID, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- May is national Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Meridian, Idaho health company CellCore Biosciences has decided to add their voice to the cause. Their co-founder, Dr. Jay Davidson, provided some education about the disease to help raise awareness of this rising global concern. Dr. Jay is fondly known as "The Lyme Guy." Growing up as a multi-sport athlete, Dr. Jay's various knee injuries led him to working with practitioners who inspired him to create a career focused on healing and health. Years later, his wife's health started...

Shots of vitamin B12 are often given in doses of 1,000 mcg/mL, while vitamin B12 pills often come in capsules, tablets, or soft gels of 50 to 5,000 mcg. But you can't just make B12 pills equal the dosage of a B12 shot. Vitamin B12 is essential for keeping your central nervous system healthy, making red blood cells, and creating DNA. (Kind of a big deal!) And if you have a deficiency, taking B12 pills or getting a B12 shot are both legit ways to up those B12 levels. Here are the dosages you can expect from different B12 options. While it might seem like a 1000 micrograms (mcg) B12 shot is equal to a 1,000 mcg B12 supplement, it's not that simple. Your body absorbs these B12 formulations differently, so you can't simply make B12 pills equal a shot dosage. How often you take B12 pills and get B12 shots also differs. For B12 deficiency, a typical injection dose is 1,000 mcg once a week for 4 to 8 weeks and then 1,000 mcg once a month. But dosages can vary depending on if you...

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(ET, ) - It was the most watched episode in Shark Tank history when sisters Anna and Samantha Martin won over the Shark Tank panel. N ever before had the judging panel unanimously decided to each invest millions of dollars into a potential company. After buying a staggering 25% share in the sisters' company, the Shark Tank panel have personally mentored the pair, helping them undergo re-branding and re-packing of their miracle product. Touting their discovery as "the greatest step forward in weight-loss history," the judges were quick to offer up their hard earned cash to back the entrepreneurial pair. "We were shocked. The most we were hoping for was some advice…we weren't even sure that we would manage to get any investors," explained Samantha. After outstanding offers from each panel member, the sisters burst into tears. "It didn't feel real. The fact tha...

Antihistamines treat seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever. A lot of people take antihistamine medications, but some natural antihistamines are available, as well. Seasonal allergies cause symptoms such as sneezing, itchy, runny nose, and a scratchy throat. This article looks at several natural and alternative antihistamines that may help you control your seasonal allergies. Cecilie_Arcurs / Getty Images How Do Antihistamines Work? Allergies come from an abnormal immune-system response. When you come into contact with an allergen (something you're allergic to), your immune system mistakes it for a threat. As part of its response to that perceived threat, it releases a chemical called histamine. Histamine helps fight invaders like parasites. But when you have an allergy, your immune system overreacts to something harmless. This action directly causes allergy symptoms. Antihistamines block histamine's effects, which ...