infectious diseases

Meningitis can be caused by viruses, fungi or bacteria, so one of the biggest risk factors for getting the disease is having a weakened immune system, as it happens in people with autoimmune diseases like AIDS, lupus or cancer, for example. However, there are other factors that also increase the risk of developing meningitis, such as: Drinking often alcoholic beverages; Take immunosuppressive medicines; Use intravenous drugs; Not having vaccinated, especially against meningitis, measles, influenza or pneumonia; Have removed the spleen; Being on cancer treatment

Kidney infection or pyelonephritis corresponds to a urinary tract infection in which the causative agent is able to reach the kidneys and cause inflammation, leading to symptoms such as renal colic, foul-smelling urine, fever and pain when urinating. Kidney infection can be caused by infection by bacteria, such as E

Meningitis C, also called meningococcal meningitis, is a type of bacterial meningitis caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis and can be fatal if not treated correctly. Learn more about meningococcal meningitis. This disease can occur at any age, being more frequent in children under 5 years of age, and has flu-like symptoms, which may make it difficult to diagnose and initiate treatment, increasing the likelihood of sequelae such as deafness, amputation and brain injuries

Meningococcal meningitis is a rare type of bacterial meningitis, caused by the bacterium Neisseria Meningitidis , which causes a severe inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain, generating symptoms such as very high fever, severe headache and nausea, for example. Meningococcal meningitis usually occurs in the spring and winter, especially affecting children and the elderly, although it can also occur in adults, especially when there are other diseases that cause a decrease in the immune system

Eosinophilic meningitis is a rare type of meningitis that manifests itself after the consumption of meat from animals contaminated with the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis , which infests the snail, slug, crab or African giant snail. But in addition, consumption of food contaminated with the secretion released by snails can also cause this disease

Pneumococcal meningitis is a type of severe meningitis that is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae , which is the same one that can cause the development of pneumonia. Usually, this type of bacteria is present in the nose or throat, but remains asleep, not causing any kind of symptom. However, some people are more sensitive to the bacteria and in this case it becomes active and can be transported through the blood to the brain where it causes inflammation of the membranes and causes symptoms such as: Fever above 38º C; Constant vomiting and nausea; Redness throughout the body; Diff

Herpetic meningitis is a type of inflammation of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord caused by the herpes virus. Despite being a viral meningitis, this type of meningitis is very serious and life-threatening, especially when it causes the so-called meningoencephalitis, which is an inflammation spread across several regions of the brain

The transmission of viral meningitis occurs through the air by inhaling droplets of saliva contaminated with the virus or by eating food contaminated with the saliva or feces of the person who has the disease. The sick person can affect everyone around you, so even if you have a good immune system and never get sick, you can get this type of meningitis easily

Balantidiosis is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Balantidium coli , which usually inhabits the swine gut, but that by consuming water or food contaminated by pigs' feces, man can be infected. This infection usually does not present symptoms, however, when the parasite is able to penetrate the intestinal mucosa, it can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and, in more severe cases, abdominal hemorrhage, which can be fatal

Hemorrhagic dengue is a serious reaction of the body to the dengue virus that causes bleeding to develop, especially in the eyes, gums, ears and nose, for example. Hemorrhagic dengue fever is more frequent in patients with dengue fever for the second time, differentiating around day 3 with the onset of bleeding after the appearance of pain in the back of the eyes, fever and pain in the body, which are the symptoms of classical dengue fever

KPC Klebsiella Pneumoniae Carbapenemase , also known as superbug, is a type of bacterium, resistant to most antibiotic medicines, which when it enters the body is able to produce serious infections, such as pneumonia or meningitis, for example. Generally, Klebsiella Pneumoniae Carbapenemase infection is more common in hospitalized patients who need to be on breathing apparatus, who take injections directly into the vein for a long time or who do many treatments followed up with antibiotics

There have been a number of scientific research in the pursuit of AIDS cure over the years, there have been many breakthroughs and some people have been able to completely eliminate the HIV virus from the blood and have apparently healed. They continue to conduct tests periodically so that researchers know what has happened in their body and can replicate the therapy in all people infected with the HIV virus

The vaccine against the HIV virus is under study, being researched by scientists worldwide, but there is still no vaccine that is really effective. Over the years there have been many hypotheses that the ideal vaccine would have been found, however, all of them have lost their effect. Understand why HIV still does not have an effective vaccine and the barriers encountered so far

The cold sore ointments have in their antiviral composition that helps to eliminate the Herpes virus, facilitating the healing of the lip. Some of the most commonly used ointments to treat this problem are: Zovirax, which has as its composition acyclovir; Flancomax, which has in its composition fanciclovir; Penvir lip, which has in its composition penciclovir

AIDS - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - is a serious illness caused by the HIV virus, which has no cure and no vaccine available. This untreated disease can lead to death because it weakens the body, which is easily sick due to the presence of viruses, fungi or bacteria that normally the defense system any healthy person could combat

Hymenolepiasis is a disease caused by the parasite Hymenolepis nana , which can infect children and adults and cause diarrhea, weight loss and abdominal discomfort. The infection by this parasite is made through the consumption of food and contaminated water, so it is important to adopt some preventive measures, such as washing hands and food before preparing them

Hookworm, also known as hookworm or yellowworm, is a disease caused by the parasites Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus, whose presence in the body causes anemia, weakness and yellowing of the skin. The infective larvae of the yellowing agent can be found in the soil, which is why the most common form of transmission of this disease is through penetration of the skin, mainly through the feet, buttocks and back

The main form of AIDS prevention is to use condoms in all sexual relations. These can be bought at supermarkets, pharmacies and drugstores, but are also distributed free of charge at government health centers and AIDS prevention campaigns. However, there are other important forms of AIDS prevention, such as: Use disposable syringes and needles; Wear gloves to handle wounds or body fluids; Follow AIDS treatment during pregnancy to avoid contamination of the baby; Do not breastfeed your baby in case of AIDS

Breast candidiasis happens especially during breastfeeding, but it can also happen when the woman has high glucose and thyroid abnormalities and the naturally occurring fungi on the skin multiply in a disordered manner causing the infection. In this case the affected region is under the breasts, which happens mainly when the breasts are very large and do not support their weight, forming a fold of skin that is naturally hotter and humid, forming a scenario very favorable to the growth and development of fungi

Candidiasis is an infection caused by the overgrowth of the Candida fungus, which usually occurs when there is a weakening of the immune system or because of treatment with antibiotics, for example. This type of infection can occur in men or women and has a cure, being treated with ointments or remedies that eliminate the fungi that are causing the disease, aiding in the relief of symptoms