Rotavirus is an intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, especially in babies and young children between 6 months and 2 years of age. Rotavirus infection is called rotavirus and symptoms usually appear suddenly and last about 8 to 10 days. It is important that rotavirus infection is identified and treated quickly, as severe […]
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Worms correspond to a group of diseases caused by parasites, popularly known as worms, which can be transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water and food or by walking barefoot, for example and, therefore, to avoid them it is It is important to always wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom, in […]
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Taeniasis, popularly known as solitary, is a verminosis caused by the adult worm of Taenia sp. which can make it difficult to absorb nutrients from food and cause symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, weight loss or abdominal pain, for example. Taeniasis is transmitted by eating raw or undercooked beef or pork that is contaminated with […]
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Tuberculosis is spread through the air, when the infected person releases the bacteria from Koch in the environment, through coughing, sneezing or speaking, remaining suspended in the air and being able to be inhaled by other people, which can result in illness. The bacillus Koch it can remain in the air for many hours, especially […]
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Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma mansoni, which can be found in river and lake water and whose intermediate host is the snail. This parasite can penetrate the skin and cause symptoms in people such as redness and itching in the area, weakness and muscle pain. Schistosomiasis, also known as schistosis, water belly […]
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Endolimax is a mother is a protozoan that parasitizes the colon of the intestine, but does not cause health problems, however, in some cases it can lead to symptoms such as intestinal cramps or diarrhea. This parasite is transmitted through the consumption of water or food contaminated with cysts of the Endolimax is a motherand […]
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The main form of transmission of syphilis is through unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person, due to direct contact with the characteristic syphilis wound that may be present around the penis, vagina, anus, rectum, lips and/or inside the mouth. Contagion can also occur through contact with the blood or mucous membranes of people infected […]
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Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosispopularly known as Koch’s bacillus (BK), which mainly affects the lungs, leading to symptoms such as a dry, bloody cough, chest pain and difficulty breathing. The bacillus enters the body through the upper airways, through the inhalation of droplets of saliva or nasal secretions released when an […]
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Intestinal worms are parasites that affect the wall of the intestines, such as roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms or amoeba, where they adhere to feed and reproduce, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or itching in the anus, especially at night. These parasites can be helminths or protozoa, normally transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or […]
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Vaginal infections can be caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses, and cause symptoms such as intense itching in the intimate area, redness, whitish discharge with a strong smell, wounds and warts in the genital region and abdominal pain, for example. Vaginal infections can occur due to an imbalance in immunity, which causes microorganisms naturally […]
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