Overview: Anthrax is a rare, but severe illness caused by Bacillus anthracis, a spore-forming bacterium. Anthrax mainly affects wild game…

Overview Cholera is a bacterial disease that is commonly spread by contaminated water. Cholera causes extreme dehydration and diarrhoea. Left…

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder which causes the cells of the brain to waste away and die. Alzheimer’s disease…

Overview Psoriasis is a skin disease which causes red, itchy scaly spots, most often on the knees, elbows, scalp and…

Measles is an illness caused by a virus from a childhood. Once very popular, a vaccine nowadays will almost always…

Overview Scabies is an itchy skin condition which is caused by a tiny burrowing mite known as Sarcoptes scabies. Intense…

Overview Peptic ulcers are open sores which form in your stomach’s inner lining and the upper portion of your small…

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when acid from the stomach sometimes flows back into the channel that connects the mouth…

Overview Gout is a growing and complex arthritis type which can affect anyone. It’s marked by sudden, extreme attacks in…

Overview Hirschsprung’s disease (HIRSH-sproongz) is a condition that affects the large intestine (colon) and causes difficulties in passing the stool.…