Hansen’s disease (commonly known as leprosy) is an infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a slow-growing pathogen. It can harm the nerves, skin, eyes, and nose lining (nasal mucosa). The condition can be cured with early detection and treatment.
The Nigeria Medical Association has asked the Nigerian government to prioritise the eradication of leprosy, one of humanity’s…
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…
Tetanus, also called “lockjaw”, is a serious but preventable disease caused by a bacterial infection that affects the body’s nerves and muscles. It is known as a “lockjaw” because it can cause stiffness and pain in the jaw muscles.
When a person has a wound, the tetanus bacteria can get in through a break in the mucous or skin membrane. Any cut, deep scrape, injury…
If, as a woman, you notice changes in your G-spot(a very sexually sensitive part of the vaginal) that make you feel itching, pain and other discomforts, you should not worry. This may be a result of a vaginal infection. Many women have been through this situation.
In this type of case is essential to speak calmly, inform your doctor and obtain timely treatment.
Although vagina infection is…