Poliomyelitis

Viral exanthem rashes are a symptom of a viral infection.  Exanthem is a medical term for a widespread rash across your body. Exanthem rashes are typically caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, or certain medications. The ones caused by viruses are called viral exanthem rashes.  What Causes Viral Exanthem? There are a number of different viral infections that can lead to a viral exanthem rash. Not all of these infections create a rash in everyone that they infect. Keep in mind that some types of infections are more common than others. Plus, some are more dangerous to your health than others.  Viral infections that can cause exanthem include:  There are a number of ways that all of these infections could trigger viral exanthem in your body. In some cases, your rash is your immune system's natural way of reacting to the infection.  The virus could also be causing direct damage to your body. This could be either in the form of p...

Written by Dr Sacheev Nanda People with diabetes are more likely to have gum disease, cavities, dry mouth, altered sensation and other problems with their teeth and gums. And some of these problems can worsen your diabetes. Poor oral health can affect diabetes and vice versa. More research and further studies are needed to check if poor oral health may lead to diabetes. Although a few studies have mentioned that individuals with gum disease are more likely to develop diabetes — probably because of neglect not only of dental health but general health too — those with diabetes are also more prone to dental problems. Studies show that children and juveniles with Type 1 diabetes, with poor metabolic control, had significantly higher values of Decayed, Missing, Filled teeth-(DMFT index), more plaque and increased gingivitis. Diabetes may manifest in your mouth in several ways: You may have less saliva, causing dry mouth. Your gums may become inflamed and bleed often. Any infection may t...

Tinea corporis , or ringworm on the body, is a common fungal infection. The main symptom of ringworm is a ringlike rash. This fungal infection typically affects large body areas, such as the arms and legs. Despite its name, the condition is not caused by worms. It is caused by a contagious type of fungus that can be transmitted through close contact. It is easily treatable, and most people do not experience any severe symptoms or complications. This article will cover the signs and symptoms of tinea corporis, its causes, how it is diagnosed and treated, and more.  Reproduced with permission from ©DermNet NZ and ©Raimo Suhonen www.dermnetnz.org 2022 Tinea Corporis Symptoms The symptoms of ringworm appear differently depending on the area of the body with the infection. General symptoms include: Itchy or scaly patches that appear red, gray, or brown Patches might appear as raised skin plaques A round, flat patch of itchy sk...

Numerous studies have shown that women's pain is not treated as seriously as men's pain. Sometimes, that can lead to misdiagnosis and dismissal of serious diseases. Three women had their pain ignored by doctors, only to have serious conditions including cancer. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! ...

By Dr. Robbie Puckett Family Medicine, Carey Medical Center The flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of having to go to the doctor (with the flu) by 40 to 60 percent. It has also been proven to help reduce the risk of hospitalization from the flu. By receiving the flu vaccine, it protects not only you but all the people around you, including the more vulnerable to illness such as infants, young children, the elderly and the immunocompromised community. It is a common misconception that the flu vaccine can cause flu. You cannot get flu from the flu vaccine. It is an inactivated vaccine. You may, however, develop flu-like symptoms due to the immune response your body produces to the components of the vaccine. This is a good sign that you are developing a strong immunity to the actual virus. It is still possible to get the flu despite vaccination, and if you test positive shortly after vaccination, you likely were exposed to the flu virus prior to...

Tinea corporis , or ringworm on the body, is a common fungal infection. The main symptom of ringworm is a ringlike rash. This fungal infection typically affects large body areas, such as the arms and legs. Despite its name, the condition is not caused by worms. It is caused by a contagious type of fungus that can be transmitted through close contact. It is easily treatable, and most people do not experience any severe symptoms or complications. This article will cover the signs and symptoms of tinea corporis, its causes, how it is diagnosed and treated, and more.  Reproduced with permission from ©DermNet NZ and ©Raimo Suhonen www.dermnetnz.org 2022 Tinea Corporis Symptoms The symptoms of ringworm appear differently depending on the area of the body with the infection. General symptoms include: Itchy or scaly patches that appear red, gray, or brown Patches might appear as raised skin plaques A round, flat patch of itchy sk...

Every now and then, while reminiscing with old friends about our grammar school days in the late 1940s and early 1950s, the dreaded word "polio" almost always comes up. Although polio was eliminated in the United States in 1979 following the discovery of preventive vaccines developed by Drs. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin, health care professionals across the nation were shocked last August when a case of polio was discovered in an unvaccinated 20-year-old man who lived in upstate New York. The polio virus also was found later in wastewater samples in three counties north of New York City and in the city's sewage. The possibility exists that the disease may spread elsewhere, and medical leaders are stressing the importance of providing all American children with the vaccines. Polio (poliomyletis), which is also called infantile paralysis, is an incurable, infectious disease that primarily affects children. It damages nerves that control muscles, resulting in muscle weakness ...