Things To Know About The Parasitic Trematode: Alaria americana
Alaria americana is a trematode that has the ability to cause enteritis (infection of intestine) in canids (e.g. dogs, foxes, coyotes etc.) but less …
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Things To Know About the Trematode: Uvulifer ambloplitis
Uvulifer ambloplitis is a common parasite of fishes and kingfishers. Infected fishes exhibit black spots in their skins making them unsafe to eat by …
Continue ReadingThe Flu Vaccine isn’t always Effective: Do you Still Need It?
The flu vaccine might not be 100% effective every year, but there’s no doubt that it does help reduce your chances of getting flu. Should you get the …
Continue ReadingEpstein Barr Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Risks, and Treatments for this Viral Infection
Epstein Barr’s Disease is a chronic fatigue syndrome, often misdiagnosed or dismissed by many in the medical community as common stress. These are the …
Continue ReadingFacts About Viral Pneumonia
Viral pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung caused by a virus. These are the facts you need to know about Viral Pneumonia.
Continue ReadingHistory of Vaccination
The word vaccination is a fairly new invention, but the practice itself is much older.
Continue ReadingHow Vaccination Works
The development of vaccination has helped eradicate some of the world’s deadliest diseases. So how does it work?
Continue ReadingWhat is Infectious Disease and How Are They Spread
Infectious diseases have been with us through out our history. This article looks into some of the causes and effects of infectious diseases on global …
Continue ReadingWhy is Vaccination a Controversial Issue?
The development of vaccination has been instrumental in eradicating some of the world’s deadliest diseases. But even so, there is some controversy …
Continue ReadingAntibiotics – Modes of Action Against Bacteria
Antibiotics are important drugs in combating bacterial infections. Learn the five types of antibiotics based on their modes of action against …
Continue ReadingAntibiotic Types: Classes of Antibiotics to Fight Infection
Seven antibiotic types are available to help fight infection and control disease. Learn about two of the major classes in the first article in this …
Continue ReadingFecal Transplant: Grey's Anatomy Plotline or Real-Life Medical Treatment?
Fecal transplant is more than a plotline on the very popular Grey’s Anatomy. Find out what this exciting and mysterious medical treatment is, …
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