Yellow Fever, Malaria, Dengue are all serious infectious disease and are mostly prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions such the United States and Africa. In clinical presentation, the symptoms of the three are very similar and it is difficult to distinguish them. So what are their main similarities and differences? Here is a summary: Pathogen […]
Plasmodium, the source of malaria, is an ancient inhabitant of the Earth’s history, with traces dating back as far as 300 million years, long before the faltering start of human civilization. Among the dust-laden fossils, time imprints dating back about 300 million years have revealed for the first time the secret connection between malaria parasites […]
With the continuous improvement of people’s living standards, people’s awareness of life and health is getting stronger and stronger.Many people lack first aid knowledge to handle unexpected injuries, resulting in missed opportunities for rescue.This year, 9 September marks the 24th World First Aid Day, with the theme “Digital Empowerment Around”. Small accidents will inevitably occur […]
Feline coronavirus (CoV) is a common virus that can cause mild respiratory disease in cats. However, recent studies have shown that feline coronaviruses can also infect humans and cause severe respiratory disease. Currently, feline coronaviruses are spreading throughout the world and are of great concern. In this article, we will describe the current epidemiologic status […]
Monkeypox virus is a viral infection caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV). This virus is spread primarily through contact with infected material and respiratory transmission. Monkeypox virus can cause infection in humans, which is a rare disease that is mainly endemic in Africa. Here is more information about monkeypox virus. Monkeypox prevalence in various countries:Joint ECDC-WHO […]
October to March of each year is the high-occurrence season of norovirus epidemics. According to Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), outbreaks of norovirus disease occur mainly in kindergartens or schools. Travel groups, cruise ships, and holiday centers also often have norovirus disease outbreaks. So what is norovirus? What are the symptoms after […]
In order to raise global awareness and concern about chronic kidney disease, the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations have jointly initiated the designation of the second Thursday of March as World Kidney Day since 2006. on March 9, 2023, the world celebrated the 18th World Kidney Day. The theme […]
Why was monkeypox declared a public health emergency of international concern? The Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared on 23 July 2022 that the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox is a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Declaring a PHEIC constitutes the highest level of global public health alert under the International Health […]