Parasitic Diseases

Raised skin bumps can be a result of a variety of skin conditions. They vary greatly from person to person in appearance, size, and body placement. Although they may not be aesthetically pleasing, they are common and usually have no cause for concern. This article provides an overview of the common types of raised skin bumps, diagnosis, treatment, and when to see a doctor. Taken by Roberto Gomez / Getty Images Causes Skin bumps can be caused by hormones, bacteria, dirt, clogged pores, irritation, viruses, heat, sun exposure, injury, accumulation of fat, or fluid. It's always a good idea to get an accurate diagnosis to determine the cause and to receive a patient-centered treatment regimen. Acne Acne can appear as red bumps, whiteheads, blackheads, pus-filled pimples (pustules), or cysts (acne that penetrates deep into the skin). The type of acne people get depends on what is responsible for clogging the pores. Most of the time a...

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It is a fact, the market is full of energy drinks of various brands and flavors. Have you really thought when was the last time you finished an entire day without a cup of coffee or any other stimulating drink? Have you noticed how "dysfunctional" you are in the morning if you don't drink coffee? Have you thought about how you feel empty of energy and not able to perform at work without drinking your coffee? Unfortunately, there are only twenty-four (24) hours in a day and today life today demands that everyone be one hundred (100) per cent functional during most of them. The commitments never stop and the stress consumes all your energy, making you feel more tired, more exhausted, more depressed, not only physically but psychologically, as well. This is why it is no coincidence that in recent years the global market for energy drinks has been experiencing an ever-increasing boom. A recent valuation of this highly profitable market shows numbers reaching an ...

Eosinophilic meningitis is a rare form of meningitis. Meningitis is inflammation of the fluid and membranes (also called meninges) in your brain and spinal cord. Eosinophilic meningitis most often develops from certain parasites that normally infect animals, not people. Because of that, it's much less common than viral or bacterial meningitis. Even though it's rare, some people may be at risk of eosinophilic meningitis because of where they live, travel, or work. Continue reading to learn more about this condition, including its causes, symptoms, treatment, and whether you might be at risk. Eosinophilic meningitis is also called eosinophilic meningoencephalitis or EM. Several types of helminth worms cause EM. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the most common of them are: Angiostrongylus cantonensis (rat lungworm) Baylisascaris procyonis (a raccoon roundworm) Gnathostoma spinigerum The specific infections these worms can cause are named after ...

UK Health Security Agency Updated 3 October 2022 Contents Athlete's foot (Tinea pedis) Chickenpox (varicella) and shingles Cold sores Conjunctivitis Cryptosporidiosis Diarrhoea and vomiting (gastroenteritis) E. coli STEC (Shiga Toxin-producing E.Coli) Food poisoning Giardiasis Glandular fever Hand, foot and mouth disease Head lice Hepatitis A Hepatitis B ...