Roseola (roe-zee-OH-lah) is a mildly contagious illness caused by either one of two viruses. Roseola is typical of having a sudden onset and a relatively short duration. Roseola is the most common virus in children under age 2, with an average age of 9 months. Less frequently, older children, teens, and (rarely) adults may be […]

Ascariasis the disease is caused by an intestinal parasite commonly known as roundworms, or Ascaris. The roundworm is a pale white, slender long tube-like worm that lives in people’s intestines. The roundworm is present in the faeces of a person infected with it, in the form of eggs. In humans, flies generally considered the vector […]

Atrial flutter is among the most common irregular rhythms of the heart (arrhythmias). It affects the upper heart chambers (atria). It’s caused by an abnormal electrical circuit that makes the atria beat quickly and flutter instead of fully squeezing. It can result in fast heart rates and a heart that doesn’t work as well as […]

Polio is also known poliomyelitis is caused by poliovirus which can be deadly. People of any age can get polio but Children younger than 5 are more likely than any other group to contract the virus. It can spread easily from person to person. One in three hundred polio infections will result in permanent paralysis […]

What is Dystonia? Dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes excessive, involuntary muscle contractions. These muscle contractions result in abnormal muscle movements and body postures, making it difficult for individuals to control their movements. The movements and postures may be painful. Dystonic movements are typically patterned and repetitive. It can affect any part of the […]