infectious diseases

Herpangina is a disease caused by the coxsackie virus, enterovirus or herpes simplex virus that affects babies and children between the ages of 3 and 10 causing symptoms such as sudden fever, mouth sores and sore throat. It also causes small sores in the child's mouth as if they were herpes and these symptoms can last up to 12 days

The herpes virus can cause thrush and sores in the mouth, tongue, cheek or inner part of the lips which is an infection known as Herpetic Stomatitis or Herpetic Gingivostomatitis. Stomatitis is a condition that causes inflammation, pain or swelling in the mouth, which can have different causes, in this case Herpetic Stomatitis caused specifically by herpes virus HSV type 1 and rarely by type 2

To treat diarrhea caused by E. Coli bacteria is recommended to take antibiotics, fever-reducing medicines, and ingest plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. In addition to homemade whey, coconut water is also a good option. This infection is serious because it causes severe and prolonged diarrhea with mucus especially affecting the children, being there risk of death when the treatment is not carried out correctly

Urinary tract infection is usually caused by the development of E. coli bacteria in the urinary tract. This type of bacterium exists naturally in everyone's gut, however, some simple factors such as doing intimate hygiene incorrectly or not drinking water during the day, for example, make it easier for the bacteria to enter the urinary tract, causing the infection

Taking medicines like Paracetamol and Ibuprofen, plenty of rest and hydration are some of the recommendations for the treatment of Mumps, since this is a disease that does not have specific treatment. Mumps, also known as mumps or infectious parotiditis, is an infectious disease, as it spreads through coughing, sneezing or speaking from infected people

Escherichia coli is a group of bacteria that normally inhabit the human intestine and some animals, however, not all E. coli are harmless. Certain types are harmful and cause gastroenteritis with intense diarrhea with mucus, similar to phlegm or blood, or a urinary tract infection. There are 4 types of E

The treatment for Dengue is aimed at relieving symptoms such as fever and pain in the body, and is usually done with the use of Paracetamol or Dipirone, for example. In addition, it is important to stay hydrated and stay at rest to help facilitate the fight against the virus by the body. Some anti-inflammatories, especially those containing acetylsalicylic acid, such as aspirin, for example, should not be used by people with dengue, as this medicine may increase the risk of bleeding and bleeding as it may interfere with clotting

Verminoses are diseases caused by the presence of parasites in the body, both in children and adults, which can cause constant abdominal pain, a feeling of a swollen belly and a change in appetite, and may be very or very hungry. See what are the 9 symptoms of worms. Giardiasis, enterobiosis, and hookworms are some of the more common verminoses, and to avoid them, it is important to always wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom, in addition to drinking filtered water and avoid walking barefoot

Ascariasis is an infectious disease caused by the development of the parasite Ascaris Lumbricoides, also known popularly as roundworm or fagot , in the intestine, causing symptoms like abdominal discomfort, difficulty to defecate or nausea. However, this parasite may also develop in the heart, lung, gallbladder or liver, especially if the treatment for the parasite in the intestine is not started, allowing it to spread throughout the body

Trichuriasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Trichuris trichiura worm , which can usually reach the body through ingestion of water or food contaminated with feces containing the worm. Although infection with this worm is more common in children, playing in places with dirt or dirty sand, it can also occur in adults, generating symptoms such as diarrhea, frequent nausea or abdominal discomfort

Hydatidosis is a disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus and is characterized by the presence of hydatid cysts, which corresponds to the evolutionary form of the parasite that causes long-term symptoms in various arias of the body, especially the liver and lungs. The cysts grow slowly and, when they rupture, can cause anaphylactic shock, which can result in death

Bullous erysipelas is a more severe type of erysipelas, characterized by a reddish and extensive wound, caused by the penetration of a bacterium called Beta-hemolytic Group A Streptococcus through small fissures in the skin, which may be a mosquito bite or a ringworm on the feet, for example. In common erysipelas, this wound is more superficial and extensive, and in the case of bullous erysipelas blisters may form with clear or yellowish liquid

Treatment for oxyurius should always be directed by a general practitioner, in the case of the adult, or by a pediatrician, in the case of the child, but is usually done with the intake of antiparasitic medicines such as: Albendazole; Mebendazole; Pamoate of pirantel. Although these medications can be bought without a prescription in the pharmacy, they should only be used with indication of the doctor because the symptoms can be caused by other types of worms that must be treated with other types of medicines

Hookworm, also called Hookworm or, popularly known as yellowworm, is an intestinal parasite that is caused by worms that infect humans. The main symptoms of this disease are irritation in the skin, diarrhea and pain in the belly, besides being able to cause anemia. The causative agents of hookworm are Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus , which are nematelmint type worms

Hantavirus is an acute and severe disease, transmitted by a virus called hantavirus, which is present in the feces, urine and saliva of rodents, especially wild rats. Most of the time, the infection of people happens by inhalation of particles of the virus suspended in contaminated dust. The first symptoms can arise after about 2 weeks of infection, there may be fever, vomiting, headache pain in the body and then progress with the compromised lungs, heart or kidneys, which can be very serious

Cysticercosis is a parasitic disease caused by the ingestion of water or foods such as vegetables, fruits or vegetables contaminated with eggs of a specific type of Tinea, Taenia solium . People who have this tapeworm in the gut may not develop cysticercosis, but they release eggs in the stool that can contaminate vegetables or meats, causing the disease in others

Hantavirus is a virus of the Bunyaviridae family , found mainly in rodents, which can transmit the virus to people through their excrements such as feces and urine. In Brazil, there are about 6 types of Hantavirus that cause disease in humans, and the number of infections is increasing due to the environmental degradation that occurs through urban growth and agricultural activities, which causes rodents or other animal vectors to pass living in environments close to home environments

Norovirus is a small, round virus type with high infectious and resistant ability, that is, it is able to remain on surfaces in which the infected person had contact, facilitating the transmission to other people. This virus can be found in contaminated food and water and is a major cause of viral gastroenteritis in adults, unlike rotavirus, which most often infects infants

Sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, are diseases that can be prevented by protected sexual intercourse. Although some STDs are curable with the right treatment, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, for example, others are unhealed and can be very debilitating, such as AIDS, where the person's immune system is severely weakened, exposing it to various infectious agents

Valley fever, also known as Coccidioidomycosis, is an infectious disease that is most often caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis . This disease is common in people who tend to fiddle with the earth, for example, because fungus spores are present in the soil and can spread through the air, affecting other people