Common cold Common cold is the most common ailment seen in people. Almost all of us have common cold multiple times in a year.   Let us learn more about this common ailment that affects our daily routine leaving us sick and irritated.   Common cold or flu is caused by viral infection.  Fever, Sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, headache, body ache, fatigue and burning nasal membranes are the symptoms of common cold. Image source: Creative Commons Common cold is one of the major symptom seen in almost all the respiratory tract infections caused by viruses. Sometimes it differs from flu which has distinct difference and severity from a common cold. Generally, common cold is a self-limited disease which goes away on its own without any medications. Using over-the-counter drugs can relieve the symptoms of common cold and relax a person. Causes of common cold: Common cold is mostly caused by viruses. There are many viruses that cause common cold in humans but the rh...

  Overview: What is Chancroid?  Chancroid is a Sexually Transmitted Disease caused by the bacteria, Hemophilus Ducreyi. It is characterized by the development of chancre lesions (infectious sores) on the genitals of males or females. It is highly contagious condition and can spread rapidly from one person to other via the sexual route, contact or touching the secretions. It is more common in developing countries and in places where the personal hygiene is compensated. The occurrences add to the risk of its spread and further infections in the body. If not diagnosed early or left untreated, there is an increased risk of its spread making too many people vulnerable with the infection. The bacteria causes tiny bumps on the genital area which then break open into sores. The sores may be filled with pus and blood and when they start draining the infection may spread rapidly through sexual contact. The swelling of the lymph nodes can be seen in patients infected with Chancroid...

What is Camplyobacter infection?  Have you ever heard of any such type of infection. Come on! lets know about this condition in detail. Stay tuned! Campylobacter infection, also known as Campylobacteriosis is a food and water-borne disease affecting the alimentary tract caused by gram negative bacteria, Campylobacter. The infection is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated water and food such as poultry products, uncooked or raw meat and raw milk. The infection usually lasts for few weeks and affects mostly the infants and children but it can affect any age. It is more often seen during summer seasons when the climate is hot. The symptoms are often self-limiting and go away on their own by home remedies and fluid management at home. However in immune-compromised or weak people it may need medical help and antibiotic therapy. Causes of Campylobacter Infection: Campylobacteriosis is caused by a genus of gram negative bacteria, Campylobacter. Mode of Transmission: The...

  Coronary Heart Disease Overview: We often hear that the neighbour living next door had a heart attack last night. Some would say “He’s lucky: it was only a minor one, the doctor had informed to his relatives.” Such phrases are becoming more and more common. Earlier it was thought that heart attack comes in only aged or above fifty years person but now it is a totally different scenario, you could hear people saying, that young guy was only thirty years and he passed away due to heart attack. Or a forty year man has a history of many attacks and is being mentioned as a heart patient. The heart health has been deteriorating ever since and people need to be aware of heart-healthy habits and general education to prevent such heart related problems. Coronary heart Disease also known as CHD in short is a medical condition involving the coronary arteries of the heart; the condition is characterised by the deposition of plagues in the major arteries supplying the heart which obstru...