Chikungunya virus is a mosquito-borne virus that has been responsible for over 2 million human infections during the past decade. This virus, which previously had a geographical range primarily restricted to sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent and South East Asia, has recently moved to subt...
and brings them into closer contact with people. These viruses include Guanarito virus that causes Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever with 36%mortality ratefrom confirmed cases, and Sabia virus isolated in 1990 that causes Brazilian hemorrhagic fever with a high fatality rate, including two laboratory acquir...
If you rotate the icosahedron clockwise, you will find that in 180 degrees you encounter the same arrangement (symmetry): a triangle facing up and a triangle facing down. Continuing to rotate the icosahedron brings you back to where you began. This is known as the twofold axis of symmetry,...
The fall season brings out ragweed and mold, which can bring out sneezes and sniffles for some of us who are allergic. Also, the dust that’s been accumulating in your heat vents all summer? Watch what happens when you turn on your heat for the first time. Symptoms to look for: Sneezi...
They're caused by the same virus, but shingles and chickenpox are not the same illness. Chickenpox brings on hundreds of itchy blisters that heal in 5 to 7 days, usually in children. A shingles rash can last about a month. Myth: It's Gone in a Few Days ...
We also found that the interval from onset to treatment in patients with acute HZ complicated CNS infection was significantly prolonged (P<0.05). The reactivation of VZV can manifest as various neurological disorders, even without rash, as the absence of typical skin lesions can lead to delayed ...
West Nile is spread through infected mosquitos biting humans. If you get bit by one of these infected skeeters your body may ache, have diarrhea, experience a fever, headache, or get a rash. There is no vaccine to prevent catching the virus or medicines to treat it if you get bitten. ...
Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness The cause of the infection known asSTARIis unknown. One of the first symptoms is a rounded rash similar to the one that appears with Lyme disease. The infection can provoke symptoms ranging from fatigue to muscle pain. STARI can only be diagnosed on the ...
Certain skin changes (such as purple toes or a net-like rash) may signal COVID-19 infection. Ontario Ontario allows more regions to advance to Stage 3 this Friday CTV News Durham, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand-Norfolk, Lambton and York regions are set to enter Stage 3 of the prov...
Another human activity, congregating in large numbers, promotes transmission ofairborne viruses. Activities such as attendance of schools, universities or sporting events are all high risk activities for contracting airborne diseases. This brings susceptible individuals into close contact with those that ar...