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Despite a developed vaccine and being declared eliminated, countries are still at risk of a measles outbreak in under-vaccinated populations. Yes, measles does still exist and is infecting a high population globally. It is a highly contagious infection caused by a virus. Measles remained a common disease among various countries but was declared eliminated in …

What causes tapeworm infections? Tapeworms are the flatworms that live in the human digestive tract. If you suspect you might have tapeworms, you need to visit a doctor for stool sample analysis, a blood test, and imaging tests. Tapeworms are the flatworms that live in the human digestive tract. They are mostly harmless but can often cause infections. Some people don't …

When to get vaccinations against bacterial causes of meningitis Meningitis is a disease that's defined by inflammation in membranes — called meninges — near your brain and spinal cord. Data is limited, but current research suggests that the MenACWY vaccine becomes unreliable for protection after five years and the MenB vaccine after only one or two years. Meningitis is a …

Pandemic is a term used to describe the spread of an infectious disease over a large geographic area that affects a large number of people Pandemic is a term used to describe the spread of an infectious disease over a large geographic area that affects a large number of people. Due to the high morbidity and mortality rate, a pandemic …

Stress and lack of sleep can increase the risk of getting an eye stye by lowering immunity and making the body more susceptible to infection Styes are caused by bacterial infections in the oil glands of the eyelid. However, stress and lack of sleep can increase the risk of getting an eye stye by lowering immunity and making the body …

Herd immunity and COVID-19 Herd immunity is important because it protects those people who are most susceptible to an illness. It also keeps the disease from spreading as easily. Herd immunity is an increasingly popular topic with the COIVD-19 pandemic bringing the concept front and center. Epidemiologists estimate that 70% of the global population needs to be vaccinated in order …

Developing COVID-19 immunity A robust immune system protects you from getting sick following exposure to germs and viruses. Many people wonder if COVID-19 strengthens your immune system. The short answer is yes. Learn more about how recovering from COVID-19 makes your immune system stronger. Any time you catch a virus and recover from the illness, you retain antibodies. These antibodies …

Signs of bacterial meningitis include sudden onset fever, nausea, vomiting, severe headache, neck stiffness, double vision, confusion, and photophobia Signs and symptoms of bacterial meningitis differ depending on the type of infection and the affected person’s age. The incubation period, or time between exposure to infection and appearance of symptoms, also varies depending on the bacteria causing the disease. Generally, …

A parent can catch hand, foot and mouth from their children; however, adults are more likely to remain asymptomatic. A child infected with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is most contagious during the first week of sickness (even before the rash). However, some can spread the infection days to weeks after the disappearance of symptoms (drying up of blisters). …

Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare, serious disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, joint pain, and body aches Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes and causes inflammation of the brain. Most cases are recorded in the United States during the late summer and early fall months.  …