by admin | Nov 28, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical | 0 |
Gangrene is considered a serious and has the potential to be a life-threatening condition that develops when a mass of body tissue dies. There are numerous conditions that can cause gangrene to develop including infection, injury, even frostbite. Anything that affects the circulation of blood to any area of the body can lead to gangrene…
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Encephalitis is the term used for inflammation of brain tissue. It is most commonly caused by a viral infection. Encephalitis is frequently referred to as …
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by admin | Sep 10, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical, The News Wire | 0 |
So far this year the west Nile Virus has infected more people than in any other year since it’s discovery in 1999. Usually the WNV peaks in mid August however so far this year 47 states have already reported infections with a total of 1,118 diagnosed cases of West Nile Virus which includes 41 deaths and the season isn’t over yet. The West Nile Virus is a member of the Flaviviridae family which also includes the viruses responsible for yellow fever and certain tick borne…
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