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Hepatitis A Hepatitis
HepatitisHepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus. It's usually caught by consuming food and drink contaminated with the poo of an infected person and is most common in countries where sanitation is poor. Hepatitis A usually passes within a few months, although it can occasionally be severe and even life-threatening. There's no specific treatment
Causes of laryngitis Laryngitis
LaryngitisLaryngitis occurs when the larynx (voice box) becomes irritated and swollen. It's usually caused by an infection or damage to the larynx. Infection Viral infections such as a Cold or flu are the most common type of infection associated with acute laryngitis. Rarer types of infection include: bacterial infections such as diphtheria fungal
'I consider myself very lucky' Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosisSara was 22 when she was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). "It all started when Iwas in my final year of university. I was travelling home from a job interview when somebody stole my purse. It was very upsetting. "Then I woke thenext day and couldnt see properly. My vision was blurry in my left eye, and I couldnt see
Complications of mumps Mumps
MumpsThere are several problems that often occur with mumps. These can be worrying, but they're rarely serious andusually improve as the infection passes. Common complications Swollen testicle Pain and swelling of the testicle (orchitis) affects one infour males who get mumps after puberty.The swelling is usually sudden and affects only one
Preventing rhesus disease Rhesus factor disease
Rhesus factor diseaseRhesus disease can largely beprevented by having an injection of a medication called anti-D immunoglobulin. This can help to avoid a process known as sensitisation, which is when a woman with RhD negative blood is exposed to RhD positive blood and develops an immune response to it. Blood is known as RhD positive when it has a molecule called
What can cause a cough? Cough
CoughSome of the main causes of short-term (acute) and persistent (chronic) coughs are outlined below. Short-term coughs Common causes of a short-term cough include: an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) that affects the throat, windpipe or sinuses examples area cold , flu , laryngitis , sinusitis or whooping cough a lower respiratory tract
Causes of pericarditis Pericarditis
PericarditisIt's not always clear what causes pericarditis, although a viral infection is usually suspected. In around 90% of acute pericarditis cases, no obvious cause can be found to explain why the pericardium has become inflamed. Thisis known as idiopathic pericarditis. Many cases are thought to be the result of viral infections, which can't be
Causes of pleurisy Pleurisy
PleurisyPleurisy is inflammation of the pleura. It's usuallycaused by another condition, such as an infection, but sometimes no cause can be identified. The pleura are two thin sheets of tissuethat separate the lungs and ribcage. One is attached to the ribcage and the other is attached to the lungs. Between the pleural sheets is a thin layer of liquid
Types ofstaph infections Staphylococcal infections
Staphylococcal infectionsStaph infections can be broadly classified into two groups: skin and soft tissue infections, andinvasive infections. Examples are given below. Skin and soft tissue infections Most infections caused by staph bacteria are relatively minor and only affect the skin or underlying tissue. Common examplesinclude: Carbuncles red, painful lumps on
Causes Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB)Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's spread when a person with active TB disease in their lungs coughs or sneezes and someone else inhales the expelled droplets, which contain TB bacteria. Although TB is spread in a similar way to a Cold or the flu , it isn't as contagious. You would have
176 health news for FLU
'Get flu jab now,' GPs urge those at risk
The flu vaccine has featured heavily in recent news, with reports that people are avoiding having the vaccine as they are concerned about its swine flu component. The British Medical Association (BMA) has written to the government, warning...
Flu research may lead to universal vaccine
"Scientists say they have made a significant leap towards creating a vaccine that would protect against every form of flu," is the exciting news on the BBC website. It goes on to say that researchers have identified immune cells that…
Effectiveness of flu jab studied
“The annual flu jab given to hundreds of thousands of people this winter provides only limited protection against the illness,” reported The Independent. This news story is based on a systematic review of studies...
Antivirals and swine flu
Several newspapers have reported today on a review of the effectiveness of antivirals for treating and preventing flu. The Daily Express said that "Tamiflu
Children to be offered annual flu vaccine
"Flu vaccines for all children," BBC News has reported. The BBC’s story is based on a report by independent expert advisers ...
Flu and freezing weather may be driving up winter death rates
"The current death rate in England and Wales is running about one-third higher than its normal rate for this time of year," BBC News reports. A combination of flu and very cold weather may be responsible…
Flu jab "may cut" stroke risk by a quarter
'People who have the seasonal flu jab care 24 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke' is the encouraging news in The Daily Telegraph. New research appears to suggest that flu makes people more vulnerable to stroke risk factors…
Flu vaccination in children
“Vaccinating children against flu may be an effective way of protecting the rest of the population”, The Independent reported. Many newspapers covered the same story,
More work towards universal flu vaccine
“Scientists have hailed a breakthrough in the search for a universal flu vaccine,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. The newspaper says that such a vaccine would save lives and money by eliminating the need for the annual jab...
Four out of ten Brits may naturally show fewer flu symptoms
"Four in 10 Britons immune to flu symptoms, leading to hopes of a new vaccine," The Independent reports. A survey of around 1,400 people found 43% of them had a type of immune cell – T cells – that helps protect against infection…