Human scabies is an infectious disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes Scabiei, which affects the skin and leads to the appearance of symptoms such as intense itching of the skin that worsens at night and redness. This disease, also known as scabies, is easily transmitted between people in the same family through sharing clothes, sheets […]
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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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Congenital syphilis is an infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which is transmitted from mother to baby, and can cause symptoms and signs such as wounds on the body, deafness, blindness, premature birth, yellow skin and eyes, miscarriage and, in more severe cases. serious, death. The transmission of congenital syphilis to the baby can […]
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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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Beach ringworm is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Malassezia furfurwhich produces a substance called azelaic acid, which prevents the skin from producing melanin, which is the skin pigment, causing symptoms such as white or reddish spots on the skin, or mild itching, especially in the arms and trunk area. The patches of beach […]
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Rubella is an infectious disease caused by viruses of the genus Rubivirus which is easily transmitted from person to person through small droplets of saliva, which can end up being distributed in the environment when someone infected with the disease sneezes, coughs or talks, for example. Symptoms of rubella usually appear up to 21 days […]
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Rheumatism, also called rheumatic disease, is a group of more than 100 diseases that affect the muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones or joints, but can also affect the heart, kidneys or blood. They generally occur due to an inflammatory condition and, in some cases, autoimmune, in which the immune system produces antibodies that attack the body’s […]
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Viral pneumonia is an infection in the lungs caused by a virus, causing inflammation of the lower airways, which makes gas exchange difficult, resulting in symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath and cough, which worsen over time. Viral pneumonia is mainly caused by the flu virus, mainly affecting children and the elderly. However, other […]
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Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucosa causing symptoms such as a runny or blocked nose, cough, frequent sneezing, headache and red, watery and itchy eyes, for example. Rhinitis is, in most cases, the result of allergies to dust, dust mites or hair, but it can also occur as a result of the use of […]
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Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome usually includes wearing a splint, applying cold compresses, taking anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections or, in some cases, surgery, for example. These treatments aim to alleviate symptoms, such as tingling and needle sensations in the thumb or ring, index or middle fingers, for example. See all […]
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