Gonorrhea in Tagalog Gonorrhea, or “kanser sa ari” or “nakamamatay na sakit sa ari” in Tagalog, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. This STI can affect both men and women and cause serious health problems if left untreated. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to Gonorrhea in Tagalog,…
Coronavirus in Nigeria As the number of Covid-19 cases worldwide passes the one million mark, we decided to go down the road on how we have managed this highly contagious disease so far. Covid-19 is a type of Respiratory virus that affects humans. It is a member of the Coronavirus family. They are other viruses…
Malaria is a very common medical illness in our environment. Yet, despite efforts to eradicate it, it is still the greatest killer, especially of mothers and children (under five years of age). Sadly, Nigeria is responsible for about 27% of all malaria cases worldwide and 24% of all deaths resulting from malaria, despite Malaria being both…
Covid-19 is a type of Respiratory virus that affects humans. It is a member of the Coronavirus family. There are other viruses in this family. Read more on COVID-19 here. Who can get tested for COVID-19? 1. Anyone with a history of travel outside of Nigeria, who presents with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing within…
Meningitis is a medical condition that arises as a result of inflammation of the protective covering of the brain (known as the meninges). The meninges protect the brain (just the way new products are wrapped in nylon to protect them). If it becomes infected, it swells (inflammation). This swelling of the covering is what is…
And What do we know about the Coronavirus 2020 Epidemic in Nigeria? Coronavirus COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that affects the respiratory system (the throat, and lungs). Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are normally transmitted between animals and people. COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. It…
Tetanus is a common infection in our environment. It is a terrible disease that enters your body through wounds & can kill in days if nothing is done fast. What is Tetanus? Tetanus is a bacterial infection that gives rise to involuntary muscle contraction and can lead to death. The organism that causes tetanus affects…
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, while AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is untreated infection by HIV that leads to AIDS. There is still no cure yet for HIV, but there are drugs that can help you manage the condition & live a fairly normal life. There are over 3 million persons…