Tetanus also called “lock jaw” is a serious disease caused by a bacterial infection. Tetanus is considered an international health problem. The World Health Organization estimates that there are approximately 1 million diagnosed cases of tetanus every year worldwide…
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Meniere’s disease is a disorder that affects the inner ear. Meniere’s disease is characterized by attacks of dizziness, ringing in the ears and a feeling of fullness or pressure in your ear that develops suddenly without warning…
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Reye’s syndrome is a condition that causes swelling of the brain and liver. Reye’s syndrome is almost always diagnosed in children and teens though there have been cases of adults developing the syndrome. However, in the adults the damage to the brain and liver is not permanent…
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Croup is an infectious disease that involves the larynx, trachea and the bronchial tubes in the upper airways of the lungs. Croup usually develops in children between 3 months and 5 years of age however, it can develop at any age…
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Measles also known as rubeola is a highly contagious childhood illness that is caused by a virus. Measles is an infection that affects the respiratory system and can be very serious, even fatal for young children. At one time measles was a very common illness, in fact it was so common that most people had become ill with the disease before the age of 20 …
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Amyloidosis is a term used for a group of disorders in which abnormal proteins called amyloids are mistakenly deposited into the tissues and/or organs. These abnormal proteins or amyloids are usually made by cells in the bone marrow and can be deposited in any organ or any tissue throughout the body…
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