The 4 Most Common Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Malaria, Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever & West Nile Virus
This article discusses the four main mosquito-borne diseases that can be transmitted to humans, and reviews each diseases symptoms.
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Why Does A/H1N1 Swine Flu Mainly Affect Young Adults?
Influenza usually affects the elderly, but not the 2009 swine flu. Why are older people immune to swine flu? The answer lies in the history of the …
Continue ReadingInfluenza Virus Classification: The Many Varieties of Influenza
When you read about influenza, you encounter an alphabet soup of influenza virus varieties. Find out the background of influenza virus …
Continue ReadingTimeline of the 2009 H1N1 Flu Outbreak: The Beginning
Updated May 2, 2009 — How fast have things been moving in the current H1N1 swine flu outbreak? Follow the history of the emerging pandemic.
Continue ReadingWhat Does the WHO and CDC H1N1 Flu Response Mean?
The WHO and the CDC reacted strongly to the 2009 outbreak of H1N1 influenza, a.k.a. swine flu. But you don’t need to panic just yet.
Continue ReadingHow is the Swine Flu Transmitted? Protect Yourself from H1N1 Influenza
Updated May 2, 2009 — How is the “swine flu” transmitted? And how can you prevent the infection? Surprisingly, swine flu prevention, …
Continue ReadingIs the Swine Flu Dangerous? Maybe, But Don't Panic
Swine flu is the common name for a variety of influenza called H1N1. An April 2009 outbreak in Mexico caused worldwide concern and even panic, as …
Continue ReadingProper Draping for Abdominal Surgery
How are surgical drapes used to combat surgery-site infections? Proper surgical draping technique is critical to patient health.
Continue ReadingHearing Loss after Viral Infection
Severe viral infections can sometimes cause hearing loss, thought to be due to oxygen depletion as a result of inflammation in the ear. Hearing loss …
Continue ReadingLearn How Long a Stomach Flu will Last
A common viral infection many people become a victim to is stomach flu. The symptoms of stomach flu can be extremely unpleasant. The stomach flu …
Continue ReadingCan Kissing Really Cause Mono?
Teenagers call it the kissing disease. Doctors call it infectious mononucleosis, or mono for short. Does mono really spread through kissing?
Continue ReadingLive-Virus Vaccine: The Future of the Flu Shot
We examine the new FluMist vaccine that is currently undergoing military trials - are you ready for the future of the flu shot? Read on for more …
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