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Introduction Laryngitis
LaryngitisLaryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box). In most cases, it getsbetter without treatment in about aweek. Symptoms of laryngitiscan begin suddenly and usually get worse over a period of two to three days.Common symptoms of laryngitis include: hoarseness difficulty speaking Strep throat mild fever irritating cough a constant
How SARS is spread SARS
SARSSARS is an airborne virus, which means it's spread in a similar way to colds and flu . The SARS virus is spread in small droplets of saliva coughed or sneezed into the air by an infected person. If someone elsebreathes inthe droplets, they can become infected. SARS can also be spread indirectly if an infected person touches surfaces likedoor
Interactions with other medicines, food and alcohol Low dose aspirin
Low dose aspirinAspirin can potentially interact withother medications, including some complementary and herbal medicines , which could alter their effects or increase your risk of side effects. Medicines that can interact with aspirin include: NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen steroid medication such asprednisolone anticoagulant medicines such
Causes of febrile seizures Febrile seizures
Febrile seizuresThe cause of febrile seizures is unknown, although they're linked to the start of a fever, a high temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above. There may also be a genetic link to febrile seizuresthe chances of having a seizure are increased if a close family member has a history of them. In most cases,the high temperature is caused by an infection.
Causes Bronchitis
BronchitisCauses of bronchitis Bronchitis can be caused by either a virus or bacteria, although viral bronchitis is much more common. In most cases, bronchitis is caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold or flu. The virus is contained in the millions of tiny droplets that come out of the nose and mouth when someone coughs or sneezes. These
De Quervain's (subacute) thyroiditis Thyroiditis
ThyroiditisDe Quervain's thyroiditis (sometimes called subacute thyroiditis) is a painful swelling of the thyroid gland that is thought to be triggered by a viral infection, such as mumps or the flu . It's most commonly seen in females aged 20 to 50. De Quervain's thyroiditis usually causes a fever and pain in the neck, jaw or ear. It can also cause your
Symptoms of HIV HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDSMost people who are infected with HIV experiencea short, flu-like illness that occurs two to six weeks after infection. After this, HIV often causes no symptoms for several years.The flu-like illness that often occurs a few weeks after HIV infection is also known as seroconversion illness. It's estimated that up to 80% of people who are infected
Causes of Stevens-Johnson syndrome Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Stevens-Johnson syndromeIn children, Stevens-Johnson syndrome is usually triggered by a viral infection, such as mumps flu herpes-simplex virus, which causes cold sores Coxsackie virus, which causes Bornholm disease Epstein-Barr virus, which causes glandular fever Less commonly, bacterial infections can also trigger the syndrome. In adults,
Causes of pneumococcal infections Pneumococcal infections
Pneumococcal infectionsThere are more than 90 different strains of S. pneumoniae, and some are much more likely to cause serious infection (virulent) than others. Some strains can be easily killed by the immune system, while othersare resistant and likely to cause a more serious infection. It's thought that between eight and 10 strains are responsible fortwo-thirds
Causes Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart diseaseCongenital heart disease is caused when something disrupts the normal development of the heart. It's thought that most cases occur when somethingaffectstheheart's developmentduring aboutweek five of pregnancy. This is when the heart is developing from a simple tube-like structure into a shape more like a fully-formed heart. While some things are
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Swine flu latest from the NHS
The latest official news on the swine flu pandemic, from the UK and around the world, from NHS Choices.
Flu jab benefits questioned
Flu vaccinations may not reduce deaths among the elderly, reported the Daily Mail and The Guardian. Usually, it is "claimed that flu jabs halve winter deaths
Swine flu and immunosuppression
A review of research on how flu affects immunosuppressed people and the effects of vaccination on them has been published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The
Swine flu behaviour revealed
Scientists have published new research exploring the characteristics of the pandemic swine flu strain, including why it appears to affect younger people more severely...
New antiviral may help in flu fight
‘Flu drug shows promise in overcoming resistance’, reports BBC news, saying that scientists have found a way to permanently block the flu virus from spreading to other cells...
Claims flu jab is a 'waste of money' misleading
As flu season approaches, claims that the flu vaccine is a 'waste of money' are being widely reported. The Daily Telegraph declares that 'flu vaccine effectiveness [is] exaggerated', while the Daily Mail claims that...
Oxygen therapy in swine flu
A study looks at the outcomes of people with severe respiratory complications from swine flu who are given extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Seasonal jab and swine flu
A study published recently in the British Medical Journal suggests that the 2008-9 seasonal flu vaccine may offer some level of cross-protection against the swine
Swine flu science: overview
This page brings together the latest science and developments on the swine flu pandemic, offering a single accessible resource for both health professionals and
Adults may only get 'real flu' every five years
"Average adult catches virus just once every five years," the Daily Mail reports. A study has estimated that influenza infections become less frequent with age and occur every five years from the age of 30…