CROHN’S DISEASE

CROHN'S DISEASE Alternative name: regional enteritis What is it? The group of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) encompasses Crohn's disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). CD is characterized by a chronic inflammation of one or more parts of the digestive tract, from the mouth, passing through the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, to the rectum… Continuar lendo CROHN’S DISEASE

THE RAW FISH DISEASE

THE RAW FISH DISEASE diphyllobothriasis Definition Diphyllobothriasis is an infection caused by a fish parasite, also known as fish tapeworm. The infection is similar to the taenia solium and the taenia saginata, which contamination occurs through the ingestion of undercooked beef and pork. Humans are the definitive hosts, but other mammals such as dogs and… Continuar lendo THE RAW FISH DISEASE

CHLAMYDIA, GONORRHEA, TRICHOMONIASIS AND GENITAL HERPES

CHLAMYDIA, GONORRHEA, TRICHOMONIASIS AND GENITAL HERPES -WOMEN’S STD Helena Corleta, MD. Gynecology & Obstetrics Specialist. General Surgery Specialist. Ph.D. in Human Reproduction by Ludwig Maximilian University-Germany. Trichomoniasis Caused by a motile protozoon, Trichomonas vaginalis. It’s regarded as an STD (sexually transmitted disease). The most common symptom is a greenish or grayish, abundant, foamy and smelly… Continuar lendo CHLAMYDIA, GONORRHEA, TRICHOMONIASIS AND GENITAL HERPES

HEARING LOSS

HEARING LOSS Hearing Loss is an invisible defficiency. We usually underestimate the importance of hearing in our lives, until it starts decreasing in ourselves. Hearing is the most important ability to promote the interaction with the world, making human communication to be priceless. The ear consists of three parts: the external ear, middle ear, and… Continuar lendo HEARING LOSS