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Symptoms of polio Polio

Polio

About 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 syndrome

The 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 throat

Sore 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 syndrome

Guillain-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 fasciitis

The 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

Laryngotracheitis

Croup 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 syndrome

ARDS 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, ibuprofen

You 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 b

Hib 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 syndrome

The 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

A jab 'to cure all flu'?

There could soon be vaccine against all types of flu according to media reports: let us explain the science behind the bold claim.

Could illegal drug meth hold key to flu cure?

'Scientists in Taiwan have discovered that methamphetamine – one of the most widely used addictive drugs – may also have flu-fighting properties' the Daily Mail has reported. Could this highly addictive drug provide a potential cure for the flu?...

Tamiflu for children questioned

Media reports have suggested children should not take antivirals such as Tamiflu: we look at the research behind the issue...

Unique new flu virus found in bats

“We've had bird flu and swine flu - now scientists have found BAT FLU,” says the Daily Mail. The newspaper reports that the strain “could pose a risk to humans if it mingled with more common forms of flu”. The Mail has got in a flap...

Research could lead to 'universal' flu vaccine

“Scientists create new flu vaccine that works against many different strains of the virus,” The Independent reports. This headline, and several others like it, is based on early stage research into the development of alternative flu vaccine technologies…