Typhoid is a food and waterborne disease endemic to many countries. It tends to occur in areas with poor sanitation, and outbreaks are more likely in slums or in the aftermath of a disaster....
What are the early signs that you have shingles?
Which symptoms you would get first? – you can first spot shingles by a noticeable rash that develops once the virus becomes active. However, some people...
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the tissues that surround and protect the spinal cord and brain. Meningitis is a serious condition that is most commonly caused by viral or bacterial infections, and...
What are the symptoms of Hepatitis B?
The early symptoms of hepatitis B can include:
loss of appetite
feeling and being sick
tiredness or fatigue
fever
Later symptoms of hepatitis B include:
stomach pain
bloated stomach
...
What are the main flu symptoms?
Flu symptoms include:
Fever
Headache
Tiredness, Feeling Weak
Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain and Loss of appetite
Dry Cough
Sore throat
Nasal congestion
Muscle aches
Difficulty sleeping
Shivering
Flu has a...
It’s hard to remember that you’re not at home when
you’ve travelled abroad to see family or friends and are sat
around the table enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal. Even if
you’ve been somewhere countless times, things...
Rabies is a virus that infects the nervous system, usually through the infected saliva of a rabid animal. When a rabid animal bites or scratches you, the rabies virus will be transmitted through the...
What are the symptoms of rabies in humans?
The early symptoms of rabies include:
a high temperature (fever)
a headache
a general feeling of unwellness (malaise)
feeling tired and weak
feeling anxious
pain or discomfort...
What are the symptoms of pneumonia?
Common pneumonia symptoms include:
a cough, that may produce mucus (phlegm)
breathing difficulties, often rapid breathing that may cause breathlessness
chest discomfort or pain when coughing or breathing
high...
What are the signs of pneumonia in the elderly?
Pneumonia can be tough to spot – because pneumonia shares a number of the same symptoms as other infections, such as the flu and bronchitis, it...