Flea bites are normally harmless to humans, causing only mild symptoms, such as itching and redness. However, prolonged scratching of the bites can cause secondary skin infections, which may necessitate treatment. Individuals may have allergic responses to flea bites, which can be severe and involve...
Cockroaches have been found to carry the pathogens that cause tuberculosis, cholera, leprosy, dysentery, and typhoid, as well as over 40 other bacteria (like salmonella) or viruses that can cause disease. Cockroaches are related to termites (Isoptera) which some authorities believe arose 100 to...
or when high rates of malnutrition weaken people in affected regions. Generally, dogs and rodents are the reservoirs for most species ofLeishmania. In poverty-stricken, densely populated areas, humans may become the primary "reservoir" and source of recurrent infection with...
I feel like a leprosy victim. By anon177518 — On May 18, 2011 I thought I would add my experience here too in case it was helpful to anyone. I first noticed the lipomas in my early 20s. They are mostly on my upper arms (biceps/triceps) with a few on my forearms, upper ...
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Pandan leaves are a miracle healer. Did you know that they can be used to treat skin diseases such as leprosy? They can also be boiled and used to soothe sunburn. I don't really understand the chemical make up of this plant but I know it has anti-carcogenic qualities too. ...
There are many simple methods by which infections due to pathogenic bacterial diseases can be prevented. By cooking food to at least a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius), most foodborne bacteria can be killed. The proper cleaning of cooking implements and surfaces, particula...
All of this is pretty awesome, in my opinion. Nature had this down pat the first time with the lotus leaf, and humans have been hard put to do it as well as nature can. Anyway, this is why names similar to "lotus" can be found for water-resistant coatings in various countries. ...
Well, what I am trying to say is maybe they need to see if they can create a medicine that can protect the internal organs so the disease can slow down and they have time to test other methods of treatment. Sorry if I am trying to compare humans and dogs, but the vet told me that...