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People with severe dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) need immediate medical attention. The major difference between dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is that the latter is a severe form of dengue that occurs in a person with dengue infection.  DF and DHF are caused by an infected Aedes species mosquito. The Aedes species are commonly found in the …

Norovirus spreads easily and infects people in several ways. Symptoms of norovirus infection usually last about two to three days. Kids with norovirus infection should not go to school or childcare until there are no symptoms for at least 24 hours. Moreover, they should avoid swimming pools until they’re well again. Children in diapers should stay out of pools until …

What is chickenpox? Shingles, which is sometimes called herpes zoster, is an illness caused by the same virus that leads to chickenpox. Shingles is more serious than the common childhood illness. Many people think of shingles as chickenpox 2.0, a virus that’s annoying but not serious. Shingles is indeed caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, but it is …

What is shingles? Shingles is a common but preventable condition. Adults 19 and over who have certain immune conditions that increase their risk of shingles can also get the shingles vaccine. Shingles is a common but preventable condition.  Around a million people develop shingles every year. They may experience an unsightly rash, pain, and itching for weeks on end. In …

What causes hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver. The impact of hepatitis C on lifespan is dependent on how the disease progresses and the effectiveness of timely treatment. Hepatitis C is a condition that causes inflammation of the liver. If left untreated, it can eventually lead to severe disorders like liver cirrhosis, liver …

The main risk factor for alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) is drinking heavy amounts of alcohol. Normally, only about 10 percent of the liver anatomy is fat. Hepatic steatosis is having more than 10 percent accumulated fat in your liver, which is otherwise called fatty liver disease.  Drinking too much alcohol can cause alcoholic fatty liver disease. Heavy alcohol use …

Outlook for hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. Hepatitis C used to be difficult to treat and often resulted in the loss of life, but there are greater chances of curing or managing this condition thanks to modern medicine and research. Between three and five million people in the United States have chronic hepatitis C. …

Opportunistic infections can be viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic in nature Opportunistic infections occur in people with weakened or impaired immune systems. When the immune system is compromised, almost any infection can become an opportunistic infection.  Opportunistic infections can be viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic in nature. Here are common examples by category. What are examples of opportunistic infections caused …

Getting the hepatitis B vaccine is the only way to prevent the disease. Learn about transmission, diagnosis, and treatment Hepatitis B is caused by HBV, or the hepatitis B virus. Most HBV infections resolve within 1-2 months even without active treatment. If the infection lasts longer than 6 months, it can progress to chronic HBV, which can lead to serious …