Parasitic Diseases

What Is Prolia? Prolia (denosumab) is used to treat and slow down bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of fractures, usually due to osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). Prolia is also used to increase bone mass in people receiving specific breast cancer or prostate cancer treatments. Prolia interferes with the interaction between the RANKL and RANK proteins. Specifically, Prolia is a RANKL inhibitor that prevents RANKL's ability to attach with RANK. This is thought to block osteoclast activity. Osteoclasts are bone cells that play a role in breaking down bones. Prolia is available as a prescription subcutaneous (under the skin) injection. Drug Facts Generic Name : Denosumab Brand Name(s) : Prolia Drug Availability : Prescription Therapeutic Classification : RANKL inhibitor Available Generically : Prolia doesn't currently have a generic version, which is called an interchangeable biosimilar...

Because the SARS-CoV-2 virus, commonly referred to as COVID-19, has only been circulating for a few years, the lasting implications of the disease are not yet known. Many studies of what we call long COVID-19 are underway around the world as scientific and medical communities work to understand more about the virus and its long-term effects. More is being learned every day.  For an update, we spoke to internal medicine doctor Andrew Vasey, MD, who sees a variety of post-COVID-19 patients.  How to know when you have long COVID The National Institutes of Health defines long COVID-19 as "the prolonged symptoms or new or returning symptoms that people may develop after recovery from initial SARS-CoV-2 infection. These symptoms can persist for months and range from mild to incapacitating."  Long COVID-19 symptoms may include, but are not limited to:  Fatigue Shortness of breath  Brain fog Sleep disorders ...

Overview Aspergillosis is an infection caused by a type of mold (fungus). The illnesses resulting from aspergillosis infection usually affect the respiratory system, but their signs and severity vary greatly. The mold that triggers the illnesses, aspergillus, is everywhere — indoors and outdoors. Most strains of this mold are harmless, but a few can cause serious illnesses when people with weakened immune systems, underlying lung disease or asthma inhale their fungal spores. In some people, the spores trigger an allergic reaction. Other people develop mild to serious lung infections. The most serious form of aspergillosis — invasive aspergillosis — occurs when the infection spreads to blood vessels and beyond. Depending on the type of aspergillosis, treatment may involve observation, antifungal medications or, in rare cases, surgery. Products & Services Show more products from Mayo Clinic ...

Share on Pinterest The WHO has declared monkeypox a global health emergency. How can a person prevent infection? Image credit: Al Diaz/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images. Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the recent monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency. There are more than 16,000 reported cases of monkeypox within 75 countries and territories. Monkeypox has a current fatality rate of between 3-6%. A recent study found 95% of monkeypox cases between April and June 2022 occurred during sex between men. Two vaccines are currently available to help protect against monkeypox. On July 23, 2022, WHO's Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the recent monkeypox outbreak a " public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)." According to Dr. Tedros' official press statement, this decision stems from the current monkeypox outbreak growing to more than 16,000 reported cases within 75 countries and te...

Some parasites can infect humans. Once inside of a body, parasites can travel to different organs, including the eyes. Without treatment, these infections can lead to eye pain, vision problems, and in some cases, blindness. Parasites are organisms that live in, or on, another organism. The host organism provides the parasites with ideal living conditions and a source of nutrients. Most parasites damage their hosts in some way. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies three types of parasites that cause diseases in humans. These are: protozoa, or single-celled organisms, which can multiply inside of the body, which can lead to serious infections helminths, which include flatworms, flukes, and roundworms ectoparasites, or blood-sucking invertebrates, include mosquitoes, lice, ticks, and mites Most parasites secrete toxic substances, damaging their hosts. These substances can destroy the tissue or cause inflammation. This article looks at some parasitic infections ...

Some parasites can infect humans. Once inside of a body, parasites can travel to different organs, including the eyes. Without treatment, these infections can lead to eye pain, vision problems, and in some cases, blindness. Parasites are organisms that live in, or on, another organism. The host organism provides the parasites with ideal living conditions and a source of nutrients. Most parasites damage their hosts in some way. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies three types of parasites that cause diseases in humans. These are: protozoa, or single-celled organisms, which can multiply inside of the body, which can lead to serious infections helminths, which include flatworms, flukes, and roundworms ectoparasites, or blood-sucking invertebrates, include mosquitoes, lice, ticks, and mites Most parasites secrete toxic substances, damaging their hosts. These substances can destroy the tissue or cause inflammation. This article looks at some parasitic infections ...