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                                   Monkey Pox Virus  This virus causes an infectious viral disease which can affect humans and other animals. Orthopox virus belonging from the family of variola virus (smallpox) causes this disease . It got its name because this condition was first observed in laboratory monkeys, hence the name. In the year 2022 also, India reported certain cases of monkey pox, but in this year 2024, this condition has originated in a rapid manner all across the globe. Earlier it was endemic to the African region. At least  99,176 cases and 208 deaths due to monkeypox have been reported from 116 countries since 2022, according to WHO data. ( The Indian Express) Causes and Spread:- Orthopox virus Direct contact with the infected person Having multiple sexual partners It spreads through body fluids like blood  Symptoms of Mpox Symptoms typically begin within 3-21 days ...

  Listeria Disease (Listeriosis) My aim to write about this condition is to spread awareness that such conditions prevalent in the global environment can knock on our doors as well, because we are all aware of the COVID spread. Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes . While it's relatively rare, it can have severe consequences, especially for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms Symptoms of listeriosis can vary widely but often include: Fever Muscle aches Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Convulsions In pregnant women, symptoms may be mild or similar to the flu. However, the infection can cause serious complications for the fetus, including miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or severe infection in the newborn. Causes Listeria bacteria are found in soil, water, and animal feces. They can contaminate a variety of foods, including: Unpasteurized milk...

                                    KALA AZAR/ BLACK DISEASE/ LEISHMANIASIS If you read your daily newspaper, you are probably well aware of the leishmaniasis cases that are being reported in Jammu and Kashmir's less developed districts. Otherwise? Then you should be aware of this condition, which has the potential to seriously harm the organ system as a whole. It is a disease that is both parasite- and vector-borne. Let's just know more! It is a protozoal illness that is transmitted by phlebotomine sandfly bites. This type of infection is mostly caused by over 20 different species of Leishmania, not just one strain of the parasite.  A weak immune system, inadequate housing, population dislocation, hunger, and a lack of financial means are all linked to the disease, which affects some of the world's poorest people. Types of Kala azar Leishmaniases can be classified into three primary forms...

                                ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS A protozoan called Cryptosporidium causes acute gastroenteritis in a wide range of vertebrates, including humans.  Consisting of diarrhoea and abdominal pain, the condition mimics the symptoms of choleric infection.  The parasite produces life-threatening, protracted infections in immunocompromised hosts. Mode of infection and spread:- Crypto can be found in food, drink, soil, or surfaces that have come into contact with animal or human excrement. It is spread in a similar way of how cholera spreads like: Swallowing contaminated water while swimming or drinking Staying in close proximity with the domestic animals like calves and goats. Symptoms:- Watery diarrhea Stomach cramps Loss of appetite Weight loss Slight fever Vomiting Thus, if we are aware of the symptoms, we can determine which organs—that is, our entire digestive system—will be affect...

                                                            FEBRILE SEIZURES It is a convulsion in a child that's caused by a fever. Underlying reason remains to be fever due to infection. It occurs in young healthy children with no history of neurological symptoms. Febrile seizures are usually harmless and lasts for certain minutes and do not indicate any future health problems. Symptoms:- Usually, a child having a febrile seizure shakes all over and loses consciousness. Sometimes, the child may get very stiff or twitch in just one area of the body. A child having a febrile seizure may: Have a fever higher than 100.4 F (38.0 C) Lose consciousness Shake or jerk the arms and legs Types of Febrile Seizures:- Simple febrile seizures: - These seizures remain for few minutes to maximally 15 minutes and there is no recurrence within 24 hours. Je...

                                              TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Primarily, it is known that it affects lungs, but the spread of infection can be dangerous and to the sites like liver, kidney and even to brain. Spread of bacteria:- It is an air-borne infection. When an infected person coughs or sneezes or speaks or even sings, the droplets released and hence inhaled by healthy individual can lead to the spread. Misconceptions about its spread: - TB is NOT spread by shaking someone’s hand sharing food or drink touching bed linens or toilet seats sharing toothbrushes kissing Signs and Symptoms:- Pulmonary TB a bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer pain in the chest coughing up blood or sputum (phlegm from deep inside the lungs) Effect of TB on metabolism and growth:- weakness or fatigue we...

 What is Leptospirosis? It is a bacterial disease which spreads through urine of infected animals e.g. dogs, rodents and farm animals. It is spread to humans via direct contact with the urine of infected animal or via contaminated food and water. Its more common in warm and humid climates.  Causative organism It is caused by a Leptospira spirochete bacterium. It has both pathogenic and saprophytic strains present in the environment. Its existence is basically seen in stagnant water reservoirs like bogs, shallow lakes, ponds etc. Leptospira-   It is a spiral shaped long bacterium which is mostly present in warm and humid climates. It causes a serious condition called leptospirosis and worse it left untreated or ignored. Symptoms of Leptospirosis High fever Headache                                                          ...