Welcome, dear readers! Today, we’re going to talk about a topic that’s close to our lungs, uh, hearts – Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or as we’ll affectionately call it, RSV. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “RS-what?” But fear not, we’re going to break it down for you in a way that even a kid with a stuffy nose could understand.
So, what exactly…
Several diseases have been spreading rapidly around the world. Most of these diseases can be combated through immunisation, while others might not. A Professor at the University of Lagos has stated the lack of immunisation coverage can result in a fatal throat infection.
What is Diphtheria disease?
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that is spread from person to person via airborne…
There are several diseases which can affect the human body. Most of which can be undetectable for an extended period. Fungal infections can affect anyone and appear in any body part.
According to medical experts in Nigeria, 11.8 per cent of Nigerians suffer from invasive fungal infections each year.
According to the experts, who spoke at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control’s fungal…
If you ask most Nigerians what diseases are spread by mosquitoes, malaria is likely to be the answer you will get. While this is true, the awful truth is that mosquito bites transmit more than malaria because the disease that a particular mosquito carries depends on the mosquito type.
So, what other kinds of diseases are mosquitoes capable of inflicting on their victims?
Some Diseases…