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Cold Sores Explained

0 Posted on: 27-May-2009

Cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters or sores that appear on the lips, mouth, or nose that are caused by a virus. Cold sores are very common and contagious too. This can't be cured or prevented completely, only steps can be taken to reduce their frequency of occurrence.

Causes:

This is caused by a virus herpes simplex virus (HSV).
The virus is spread from person to person by kissing or other close contact.
Infected saliva is also a means of transmitting the virus.
A person infected with HSV can pass it on to another person even when a cold sore is not present because the virus is sometimes shed in saliva even when sores are not present.
Shared eating utensils, razors and towels may spread this infection.

Type:HEALTH

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AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

0 Posted on: 02-May-2009

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, "Acquired" means you can get infected with it, "Immune Deficiency" means a weakness in the body's system that fights diseases and "Syndrome" means a group of health problems that make up a disease. AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. People who have the HIV antibodies are called "HIV-Positive." Being HIV-positive, or having HIV disease, is not the same as having AIDS. Many people are HIV-positive but don't get sick for many years. As HIV disease continues, it slowly wears down the immune system. Viruses, parasites, fungi and bacteria that usually don't cause any problems can make you very sick if your immune system is damaged. These are called "opportunistic infections."

Type:HEALTH

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Ouch....sore throats

0 Posted on: 04-Mar-2009

A sore throat - known medically as pharyngitis - is most often caused by a viral infection such as a cold or the flu (influenza). In many cases, a sore throat is the first sign that you're getting sick. In most cases, a sore throat is caused by a virus that soon goes away on its own. A sore throat is rarely caused by a bacterial infection that requires medical care or treatment with antibiotics.

sore throat Causes:

Common viruses.
Breathing through the mouth can produce throat dryness and soreness.
Post nasal drip may cause a sore throat.
A sore throat can also be caused by bacteria.

Any sore throat that causes you to have difficulty swallowing (not just pain with swallowing) or breathing should be seen by a health care professional.

Complications: Strep throat, a bacterial infection, can trigger other conditions that include:

Tonsillitis
Sinus infection (sinusitis)
Ear infection
Scarlet fever, an illness characterized by a rash
Inflammation of the kidney.
Rheumatic fever, which can damage organs such as the heart

Type:HEALTH

Tags:Throat , Cold , Sore , Sick , IllnessThroat , Cold , Sore , Sick , Illness , Flu , Infection , Bacteria , virus more

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Protect yourself from catching common cold

0 Posted on: 14-Jan-2009

The common cold is one of the most frequent infections. Most people can expect to have two to four colds each year. It is usually a mild illness lasting between two and seven days. Viruses cause the common cold and can you believe that over 200 different viruses can cause colds! The most common cold viruses are the rhinoviruses and corona viruses. The common cold is a viral infection of the lining (mucous membrane) of the upper respiratory tract including the nose, pharynx, throat and the tubes leading to the lungs.

The symptoms of a cold:

Fever up to 39 degrees
Runny or stuffy nose (often with green or yellow-colored discharge)
Sore throat
Cough
Sneezing
Fatigue and muscle aches, pains
Headache
Watery eyes

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Tags:Cold , virus , Sickness , Sick , FeverCold , virus , Sickness , Sick , Fever , Health , Doctor , Cough , Sneeze , Prevention more

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Chickenpox - Just take the precautions

0 Posted on: 28-Dec-2008

Chickenpox (varicella) is a common, preventable childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. An itchy rash of spots that look like blisters can appear all over the body and may be accompanied by flu-like symptoms. Chickenpox is very dangerous for people with immune system problems like leukemia, or for people who are taking drugs that weaken the immune system. This is a very uncomfortable situation for your child. Chickenpox usually occurs in late winter and early spring.

Symptoms:

Chickenpox begins with a fever.
Within 1 to 2 days your child will get a rash that can be very itchy.
It starts with red spots that soon turn into fluid-filled blisters.
Some people have only a few blisters. Others can have as many as 500.
These blisters dry and form scabs in 4 or 5 days.

Type:HEALTH

Tags:Chickenpox , Illness , Sick , Fever , PregnancyChickenpox , Illness , Sick , Fever , Pregnancy , Doctor , Itchy , Varicella , virus more

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