Tag: Infection

Pseudomonas is a common bacterium that causes diseases in plants, animals, and even humans. It is a genus that contains up to 140 species, most of which are saprophytic. They are resistant to many drugs...

Itching scalp can be irritating for anyone and its common causes include Dandruff, head lice and psoriasis. Instead of using professional treatment and market products, you can use regular home remedies to eliminate the itchiness...

This year has been an usually wet one in many places, creating a lot of standing water where mosquitoes can breed. That has caused new concern about the spread of West Nile Virus, since...

The most commonly known fungus in the human body is known as candida. It is often found in areas like the digestive tract, mouth, toenails, skin, vagina and rectum. Even though it is harmless,...

Candidiasis which can also be referred to as vaginal yeast infection is caused as a result of a fungus which tends to cause irritation to the vaginal folds which are also known as the...

Helicobacter pylori infection which is also known as H. pylori infection occurs when the bacteria known as helicobacter pylori causes an infection to the lining of the digestive tract. Helicobacter pylori in itself are harmless,...

Giardiasis is an infection that is caused by a microscopic parasite known as “Giardia lamblia” in the intestine. It can be contracted when a healthy person comes in contact with an infected person. One...

Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. This STD is caused by a bacterial infection. The bacteria tend to thrive in areas that are warm and moist. It can be commonly found...

Disease and infections are ranged in mild to severe conditions. Some of them are common, while some are rare enough that cures are still studied and not yet invented. One of the common infections throughout...

Many people are familiar with sexually transmitted infections, but they may not have heard of trichomoniasis also known as trich. This sexually transmitted infection is a protozoan and it is a parasite. This infection...