Oxyuriasis is a verminosis caused by the parasite Enterobius vermicularispopularly known as pinworm, which can be transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces, eating food contaminated with eggs or inhaling eggs dispersed in the air, as they are quite light. Oxyuriosis, also called enterobiosis, causes symptoms such as intense itching in the anus, nausea, vomiting and […]
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Amebiasis is an infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, which normally does not cause symptoms, but when the immune system is weakened or when there are large numbers of parasites, it can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and general discomfort. Amebiasis, also called amoebic colitis or intestinal amoebiasis, can occur due […]
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Zika is an infection caused by the ZIKV virus transmitted by mosquito bites Temples of the Egyptianscausing symptoms such as low fever, headache, red spots on the body and joint pain, and symptoms may appear within 10 days after infection. This arbovirus has symptoms similar to dengue and Chikungunya, however, in some cases it may […]
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Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii which can be found in cat feces, water or undercooked meat such as pork or lamb, contaminated with the parasite. Most of the time, toxoplasmosis does not cause symptoms, however in the case of people with a more fragile immune system, it is possible to […]
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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginaliscausing symptoms such as yellowish or greenish discharge, pain and burning when urinating and itching in the genital region. This infection can affect women or men, being transmitted through sexual intercourse without a condom with an infected person and affecting the vagina, vulva, […]
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Syphilis in the mouth is the oral manifestation of syphilis, causing symptoms such as a single wound or ulcer on the lip or tongue, swelling in the neck, fever or sore throat, for example. Syphilis in the mouth, or oral syphilis, is transmitted through unprotected oral sex with a person infected with the bacteria Treponema […]
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Treponema pale resulting in initial symptoms such as painless sores on the penis, anus or vulva that disappear spontaneously and return after weeks, months or years in their secondary or tertiary forms, which are more serious. This infection is transmitted through sexual intercourse without […]
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Legionella is a lung infection caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophiliaresulting in severe bacterial pneumonia and symptoms such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, fever, muscle pain, and chest pain. This infection, known as “legionellosis” or Legionnaires’ disease, is transmitted through inhalation of the bacteria, which can be found in hot, humid environments such as […]
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Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that leads to the appearance of some symptoms such as fever, persistent cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, small reddish spots that start near the scalp and then descend, spreading throughout the body and that they do not itch or cause discomfort. Measles treatment is done to […]
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Meningitis is the serious inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that cover the brain and the entire spinal cord and which can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi. Due to inflammation of the meninges, it is common to have a stiff neck, making it difficult to move your chin to your […]
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