CMV Infection
CMV stands for cytomegalovirus, a type of herpes virus that can cause an infection. CMV structure Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a large, double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the herpesvirus family. It…
Scarlet fever symptoms
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. It typically presents with symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, and a characteristic rash on the skin.…
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome
Overview of purple urine bag syndrome Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a complication of urinary tract infections (UTIs) characterized by the discoloration of catheter bags and tubing. It is…
Chagas Disease
Chagas disease is also known as South American Trypanosomiasis. It is caused by a protozoa named Trypanosoma cruzi. Chagas disease is endemic in South America where as in Africa we found…
River Blindness
River blindness (onchocerciasis) is a filarial disease and the second most common cause of infective blindness in the world. It is caused by Onchocerca volvulus, microfilaria which is predominantly found…
Central-line associated bloodstream infection – CLABSI
What is CLABSI? CLABSI- “Central line associated bloodstream infection” is a type of HAI (Hospital Acquired Infection) that occurs through a central venous catheter inserted into the human body provided…
CAUTI – Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections
CAUTI CAUTI means Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection. The name is self-explanatory. It is an infection associated with urinary catheters and is most commonly seen in patients who wear urinary catheters…
Septicaemia (blood infection) – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
What is septicaemia? When bacteria or other infectious organisms spread into the bloodstream it is called septicaemia. The non-medical terminology for septicaemia is 'blood infection' or 'blood poisoning'. It requires…
The Covid-19 Pill: A hope to regain back our normal life? Dr. Nikita
Background While the whole world is struggling to get rid of the novel coronavirus, scientists are in a dynamic race of developing the best possible treatment (Covid-19 pill) method for…
COVID19 Delta Variant
COVID19 Delta variant overview It is the nature of a virus to change in order to adapt and survive. New strains of a virus emerge when the virus undergoes one…
COVID19 Lambda Variant
Lambda Variant overview Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the novel coronavirus had undergone mutations in order to survive and adapt leading to deadlier and more infectious strains.The COVID-19…
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
What is hand foot and mouth disease? Hand foot and mouth disease is one type of viral infection caused by the enterovirus groups. Among all other enteroviruses Coxsackie A16, Coxsackie…
Fifth Disease
What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is one type of viral disease. It is caused by parvovirus B19. Children are mostly affected by this disease. Usually, a bright red rash appears on the cheeks…
What Is Black Fungus? Can COVID-19 Patients Get It?
What is black fungus? Mucormycosis, often known as black fungus, is a very rare but hazardous fungus that infects people with weak immune systems. It causes black fungus disease. The…
Skeeter Syndrome
What is Skeeter Syndrome? Skeeter's syndrome is a comparatively rare allergic reaction developed after mosquito bites. These little creatures are not only the reason for dengue, chikungunya, malaria but also…