Hepatitis D Tips

Tuberculosis refers to an infectious disease associated with the lungs, which is mostly caused by bacteria. There are two forms of tuberculosis. These are pulmonary tuberculosis and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. There are various forms of each as well. Here are the possible treatments for both pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis.

What is pulmonary tuberculosis?

Pulmonary tuberculosis is a type of disease in which bacteria invades your lungs. It is possible that the bacte...more

Clinically, a case of AES is defined as a person of any age, at any time of year with the acute onset of fever and a change in mental status (including symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, coma, or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures (excluding simple febrile seizures). Most Common cause of AES is Japanese encephalitis and toxic encephalopathy.

There have also been cases of toxic encephalopathy (litchi deaths) in Muzaffarpur during the same season. outbreaks generally...more

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver which may often progress to dangerous complications. There are many types of hepatitis and each has its own particular set of causes, symptoms, mode of contraction and treatment procedures. Here are the main types of hepatitis as well as some of the factors which may cause hepatitis:

Types Of Hepatitis -

1. Hepatitis A -
Hepatitis A virus infection causes this condition. The Hepatitis A virus comes from food or water cont...more

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver which may often progress to dangerous complications. There are many types of hepatitis and each has its own particular set of causes, symptoms, mode of contraction and treatment procedures. Here are the main types of hepatitis as well as some of the factors which may cause hepatitis:

Types -

1. Hepatitis A -
Hepatitis A virus infection causes this condition. The Hepatitis A virus comes from food or water contaminated with ...more

Normally, the body s immune system recognizes any foreign body as an antigen and produces what are known as antibodies. However, in autoimmune disorders, the body produces antibodies against the body s own tissue. This is an abnormality and depending on what factor is triggering the production of antibodies, there are various types of autoimmune disorders (aid). When we look at the musculoskeletal system, there are quite a few, the top 4 beings:

Scleroderma
Systemic lupus erythemato...more

Our ancient Ayurveda Science and Sages have been always given 1st preference to the maintenance of health. In the present era, the WHO (World Health Organization) and the world has accepted the vision of Ayurveda -i. e. who are healthy should maintain their health, secondary who are sick treat them. In Ayurveda Science different varieties of Food (Annapan), Medicines (Aushadha) and Procedures (Prakriya) are mentioned to maintain a healthy status of life and for long life span.
Oja-Bal-Immuni...more

Syphilis is a STD caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It has several stages, like primary, secondary, latent and tertiary and is common in homosexual men. It should be remembered that Syphilis is curable. It can be treated, if diagnosed in an early stage. It can be cured, if medical help is sought for. Sharing toilets, clothes, or utensils don t cause this disease. It will vanish forever, if treated at once. However, it can be reinfected if exposed to the bacteria through new syphilis so...more

Ever wondered why some people fall ill more often than others? Part of the reason is a poor immune system. The immune system is the body s defence mechanism against all types of infections. There are a number of ways to strengthen one s immune system. Here are 10 tips that could help.

Eat Probiotics: Contrary to popular belief, not all bacteria are bad. 80% of the immune system is in the gut. Keeping gut bacteria healthy can help boost the immune system. An easy way to do this is to hav...more

If you think that immunisation is only for your infant, then you are living in a fool s paradise. It s a life-long process. You are never too old for this. It is a life-protecting job. You must get all your immunisation done in time to be protected against fatal diseases.

Here are some of the most common vaccines given to adults:

Hepatitis A (Hep A): You should take this vaccine if you are exposed to a specific risk factor for hepatitis A virus infection. You may also opt for t...more

Monsoon in Delhi is about to strike and at many places, there will be waterlogging. Increase in Typhoid fever, jaundice and chicken pox is already there. There will be high humidity leading to various skin infections. Worm infestation in adult and young children will be on rising. Poor water hygiene coupled with poor personal hygiene will add to the problem.

Prevention is better than cure. All personnel should maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and sanitation and also of surr...more