Author: Saroj Kumari

What is Ebola? Ebola is a disease caused by a virus and can be fatal if not treated promptly. This disease was first discovered in Africa in 1976. The Ebola virus itself initially lives in the bodies of animals, then infects humans through the blood of animals that have been contaminated with the virus. Ebola is one of several types of viruses that cause hemorrhagic fever, which is caused by infection with viruses from the Filoviridae family, genus Ebolavirus. The death rate from Ebola varies depending on the strain. For example, Ebola-Zaire can have a mortality rate of up to…

Dysania Meaning Feeling tired and sleep-deprived often makes it difficult for someone to get out of bed. However, if you have a good and quality sleep time but still find it difficult to get out of bed, you should be aware of dysania. Dysania is not the same as feeling sleepy. This condition also cannot be improved by fulfilling quality sleep time alone. Medically, this condition is known as sleep inertia or fatigue. Dysania sufferers will feel that they need more sleep. In fact, when they wake up, all they want is to go back to sleep. Dysania Symptoms Don’t…

What is an E. coli (Escherichia coli) Infection? Escherichia coli or E. coli is a bacteria that normally lives in the intestines of humans and animals, whose function is actually to maintain the health of the digestive system. However, there are certain types of E. coli that can cause infections that result in symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps. This dangerous type of E. coli bacteria produces Shiga toxin (STEC), a type of poison that can cause severe foodborne illness. The toxin from the Escherichia coli bacteria can be transmitted to humans through the consumption of contaminated food. Such as raw or undercooked meat, raw milk, and contaminated…

Dwarfism Dwarfism is a genetic medical condition that causes a person to be much shorter than the average-sized man or woman. The average height of an adult with dwarfism is four feet or about 1.2 meters. But dwarfism can also apply to adults who are 147.32 centimeters tall or shorter. While there are many different causes of dwarfism, there are two main types of the condition, proportional and disproportionate. Here’s an explanation: Proportional dwarfism This type of dwarfism is characterized by the head, torso, and limbs all being in proportion to each other. But much smaller than the average person’s size, this condition is…

DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that occurs in the deep veins. This condition generally occurs in the large veins found in the thighs and calves. Venous thrombosis can also occur in other veins, such as the arms, and can spread to the lungs. DVT that attacks the lungs can block half or all of the pulmonary artery, causing dangerous complications called pulmonary embolism  ( PE) and venous thromboembolism  (VTE). Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Deep Vein Thrombosis  (DVT) can attack the leg and arm areas. Sufferers will feel pain, swelling, and pain in the area.…