November 23rd, 2010
Posted by symptomw
The Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is considered as the causative agent of contagious mononucleosis and is also a constituting factor for the occurrence of two uncommon types of cancer such as Burkitt’s lymphoma Nasopharyngeal carcinoma Epstein-Barr Virus is commonly found in humans. It is referred to as the ‘Kissing disease‘ by some physicians. EBV is a [...]
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November 23rd, 2010
Posted by symptomw
The West Nile Virus (WNV) mainly creates havoc by affecting the central nervous system and is considered a life-threatening illness. It is basically contracted through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is said that about 80% of people who contract WNV will not be facing any symptoms whatsoever at all. Hence, most of the [...]
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November 23rd, 2010
Posted by symptomw
The development of painful blisters on various parts of the body can be termed as herpes virus symptoms. The reason for the development of this infection is due to a virus called Herpes Simplex Virus otherwise known as HSV. HSV is segregated into two different types: HSV-1 & HSV-2 In HSV-1, oral herpes get developed. [...]
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November 16th, 2010
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Warts are small tumors that develop on the hands, face and body. These are very common occurring in almost 50 percent of individuals on their skin at some point of their lives. They are considered to be harmless in nature. Many people want to get themselves treated as they are bothered that their appearance gets [...]
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October 27th, 2010
Posted by symptomw
Inflammation of the brain is generally referred to as Encephalitis. However, this brain inflammation is created as a result of a virus. Even though this disease is quite infrequent, it is still considered grievous and dangerous disease. Encephalitis is considered a viral infection which might occur from a mosquito borne or a tick borne virus. [...]
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August 26th, 2010
Posted by symptomw
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever (EHF) is a fatal disease, caused by a virus named ebola virus abbreviated as EBOV responsible for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever (EHF). This is one of the most virulent diseases affecting humankind. Ebola virus is transmitted by direct contact with the infected person’s blood, body fluids and tissues. Any contact with infected dead [...]
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August 17th, 2010
Posted by symptomw
Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus spread that is transmitted to people through the saliva of already infected animals. Usually, the rabies virus is transmitted to a human through an accidental animal bite. In large parts of the world, rabies is caused by bites from stray dogs. In developed countries such as [...]
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August 2nd, 2010
Posted by symptomw
Bird flu, the common name of Avian influenza, is a type of influenza that is endemic to birds. An influenza in general is an illness caused by one of many influenza viruses. The influenza causing viruses are adapted to a single particular type of host. Therefore, it is logical to say that all viruses that [...]
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August 2nd, 2010
Posted by symptomw
Before vaccination was practiced or introduced, mumps was a very common childhood disease that is caused by the mumps virus. Mumps virus is directly transmitted when in contact either by saliva or by cough, sneeze or by consuming contaminated products. Though the symptoms are not so serious in children, it causes complications such as infertility [...]
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