Ebola Virus Disease

cholera outbreak 1820 :: Article Creator The Cholera Epidemic Of 1832 The Cholera Epidemic of 1832 In June 1832, two events stirred up political conflict in Lower Canada: the Place d'Armes by-election, which turned into a tragedy costing several lives, and the cholera epidemic. At the beginning of June, the Carrick, a ship that had come over from Ireland, reached Quebec with a few feverish immigrants on board. Three days later, cholera took its first victim. The illness spread like wildfire all the way to Montreal and then to Upper Canada. It quickly became an epidemic that moved through the shanty neighbourhoods of the urban poor, which were breeding grounds for contagion. The lack of sewers and garbage collection contributed to water contamination. Soon the epidemic was out of control and hundreds died each day, mostly in the large towns. On June 14, 1832, La Minerve newspaper verified the spread of cholera. "14 June, 18...

flu symptoms no fever :: Article Creator Most Common Flu Symptoms: What To Look For According to Newman and the CDC, common flu symptoms include: Fever Chills Cough Sore throat Runny nose or congestion Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Not everyone who catches the flu experiences all of these symptoms. Instead, it's common to have one symptom or a combination of several symptoms, says Newman. For example, not everyone with flu will experience fever, and gastrointestinal symptoms are more common in children, she says. According to Dr. Ulm, individuals diagnosed with the flu should seek medical attention in the event of: Prolonged and marked shortness of breath or other respiratory distress (particularly if accompanied by chest pains) Seizures or persistent dizziness Severe and persistent weakness to the point of impeding even basic daily activities Marked exacerbation of an underlyin...

vestibular papillomatosis :: Article Creator What Is A Vestibular Migraine? Vestibular migraine episodes involve vertigo and can last anywhere from a few minutes to several days. They can leave you feeling dizzy and lightheaded, especially when you move your head. Overview A vestibular migraine refers to an episode of vertigo in someone who has a history of migraines. People with vertigo feel like they, or objects around them, are moving when they're actually not. "Vestibular" refers to the system in your inner ear that controls your body's balance. Migraines are often associated with painful headaches, but vestibular migraines are different because the episodes commonly involve no headache at all. Many people who get classic or basilar migraines (with auras) also experience vestibular migraines, but not all people. Vestibular migraines may last only a few seconds or minutes, but sometimes they persist for days. Rarely ...

dry cough no fever :: Article Creator 3 Signs A Cough Is Getting Better South_agency / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO A cough can be uncomfortable and disruptive, and if you've had it longer than a few days, you may be looking for signs that the cough is getting better. No standard test or screening tool can determine if a cough is improving. However, some physical signs only you can notice may indicate your symptoms are progressing in the right direction. Learn how to tell if your cough is getting better, and what can be a sign that it's not. South_agency / Getty Images Signs a Cough Is Getting Better A cough can last longer than you think and evolve before it improves. Coughs can have different features depending on the underlying cause and the phase of your illness. Below are three signs that a cough is getting better. Tickle or Dry Cough Decreases You might have a tickle in your throa...

ebola 2013 outbreak :: Article Creator Ebola Virus Risk: A Global Look At The Effects Your risk for ebola is extremely low, even if you travel to sub-Saharan Africa Rapeepong Puttakumwong / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH Ebola is a viral illness that causes internal bleeding and kills about half of people who contract it. Ebola can be caused by four different types of viruses, and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa. Still, if you're traveling to an area that has had outbreaks in the past, it's important to know about ebola symptoms and how ebola spreads. Continue reading to learn more about ebola, including its effects, ways to prevent it, and how it spreads. Rapeepong Puttakumwong / Getty Images Where Do Ebola Virus Outbreaks Occur? Ebola most often happens in sub-Saharan Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire, has had the most outbreaks. An outbreak occurred i...

hemosiderosis :: Article Creator Understanding The Biological Effects Of SARS-CoV-2 Persistence In Children In a study published in The Lancet Microbe, researchers analyzed the most recent knowledge about severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antigen or ribonucleic acid (RNA) persistence in SARS-CoV-2-infected children. Study: Viral persistence in children infected with SARS-CoV-2: current evidence and future research strategies. Image Credit: FamVeld/Shutterstock.Com Background Although the knowledge of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its human interaction has advanced a lot since its emergence in December 2019, many unanswered questions regarding the virus could significantly impact both children's and adults' health. The post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (post-COVID-19) or long COVID condition, where the virus persists in the body, presents one of the biggest hurdle...

99.8 temperature :: Article Creator These Jackets Leverage Aerogel To Keep You Warm No Matter The Temperature It's Getting Cold in here Oros wants to help you make it through subzero temperatures without getting cold. Strangely enough, the company hopes to accomplish this goal by using a material that is 99.8% air. That may sound like a rather questionable choice, but it begins to make sense once you know what aerogel is. Aerogel is one of the lightest solid materials known to man. And as chance would have it, it's also amazingly good as reducing heat transfer. This means that when it is used in clothing, what is cold (like the outside air) stays cold and what is hot (your body) stays hot. In an interview, Michael Markesbery, co-founder of Oros, clarified, "Aerogel is an amazing insulator because it's the lowest thermal conductive solid on the planet.....In fact, it's what NASA uses in outer space, where the temperature i...