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Symptoms of polio Polio
PolioAbout 95% of people with polio won't have any symptoms and will fight off the infection without even realising they were infected. A small number of people will experience a flu -like illness 3 to 21 days after they're infected, with symptoms such as: a high temperature (fever)of 38C (100.4F) or above a sore throat a headache abdominal
What causes Reye's syndrome? Reye's syndrome
Reye's syndromeThe exact cause of Reye's syndrome is unknown, butit most commonly affectschildren and young adults recovering from a viral infection typically, but not exclusively,a cold, flu or chickenpox. In most cases, aspirin has been used to treat their symptoms, so aspirin may trigger Reye's syndrome. In Reye's syndrome, it's thought that tiny structures
Introduction Sore throat
Sore throatSore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better within a week. Most are caused by minor illnesses such as colds or flu and can be treated at home. This page covers: Treatments and remedies Causes of a sore throat When to get medical advice When to get emergency help
Introduction Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndromeGuillain-Barr (pronounced ghee-yan bar-ray) syndrome is a very rare and serious condition that affects the nerves. It mainly affects the feet, hands and limbs, causing problems such as numbness, weakness and pain. It can be treated and most people will eventually make a full recovery, althoughit can occasionally be life-threatening and some
Symptoms of necrotising fasciitis Necrotising fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitisThe symptoms of necrotising fasciitis develop quickly over hours or days. They may not be obvious at first and can be similar to less serious conditions such as Bird flu , gastroenteritis or cellulitis . Early symptoms can include: a small but painful cut or scratch on the skin intense pain that's out of proportion to anydamagetothe skin a
Causes of croup Laryngotracheitis
LaryngotracheitisCroup usually develops as the result of a viral infection. The infection causes the larynx (voice box) to become swollen and the trachea (windpipe) to become blocked, and may affect the tubes in the lungs (bronchi). It is sometimes called laryngo-tracheo-bronchitis Parainfluenza virus The parainfluenza virus is the most common cause
What causes ARDS? Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndromeARDS develops if the lungs become severely inflamed as a result of an infection or injury. The inflammation causes fluid from nearby blood vessels to leak into the tiny air sacs in your lungs, making breathing increasingly difficult. The lungs may become inflamed following: pneumoniaor severe flu blood poisoning ( sepsis ) a severe chest injury
Types of ibuprofen Painkillers, ibuprofen
Painkillers, ibuprofenYou can buy most types of ibuprofen from supermarkets, general retail outletsor pharmacies. Some types and pack sizes are only available from pharmacy counters, and some only on prescription. Ibuprofen is available in many forms, including: tablets capsules liquids gels or creams sprays In some products ibuprofen is combined with other
How Hib is spread Haemophilus influenzae type b
Haemophilus influenzae type bHib bacteria can live in the nose and throat of healthy people, and usually don't cause any symptoms. The bacteria are usually spread in a similar way to cold and flu viruses, through infected droplets of fluid in coughs and sneezes. The bacteria can be spread by healthy people who carry the bacteria, as well as those who are ill with a Hib
Symptoms of Reye's Reye's syndrome
Reye's syndromeThe symptoms of Reye's syndrome usually begin a few days after aviral infection, such as a cold , flu or chickenpox . Initial symptoms can include: vomiting repeatedly tiredness and lack of interest or enthusiasm rapid breathing fits (seizures) Asthe conditionprogresses, the symptoms may get more severe and more wide-ranging, and can
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…