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Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Discover schistosomiasis: causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Learn about this waterborne disease’s impact and steps for safety

Signs of Bed Bug Bites & Paris Nights: A Traveller’s Inquiry

Uncover the signs of bed bug bites through a traveler’s inquiry from Paris. Learn how to recognize these itchy red bumps and what bed bug bites look like

Is Pubic Lice A Virus Or Bacteria?

Pubic Lice are considered a sexually transmitted disease and have become considerably rare now. In the past, two popular outbreaks of pubic lice were in the Israeli army between 1972 and 1999. However, the cases of pubic lice may still be more in regions of the world with a greater number of reported STDs; they still remain low in the United States. (1) This article explores whether pubic lice are associated with viral or bacterial infections, their transmission, diagnosis, and ways to eliminate them from the body. 

How Will Climate Change Affect Skin Diseases?

As the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, so does the likelihood of developing skin diseases. Climate change can affect various aspects of dermatology, from allergic reactions to infections. In this blog post, we will explore how climate change affects skin diseases and what you can do to protect yourself.

What to know about the Zika virus on your trip to Brazil

What to know about the Zika virus on your trip to Brazil

First of all, don’t panic. The World Health Organization concluded on June 14, 2016 that the 2016 Olympics do not need to be moved due to “very low risk” that the Games will spread Zika. This comes as a relief, since the WHO previously declared Zika to be a global public health emergency and advised pregnant women to avoid traveling to the Games.

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