Neurocysticercosis is an infection that is caused by the larval form of a parasite called taenium solium commonly known as tapeworm. It is the most common parasitic disease that affects the central nervous system…
WHAT IS GINGIVITIS? Gingivitis simply means an inflammation of the gums. Gums are part of the soft tissue lining of the mouth; it surrounds and provides a seal around the teeth. Gingivitis occurs when…
Sounds are pleasing to the ears; it gives a kind of sensation, vibes and feeling. A sound becomes a thing of concern when it is unpleasing or constitute disturbance to the ear. WHAT IS…
Many people especially in Sub Saharan Africa particularly in some parts of Nigeria still believe the myth that cerebral palsy is as a result of rituals being done on children or a result of…
The Honourable Minister of Health has announced another confirmed case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria. The first case was confirmed in Nigeria on the 27th of February 2020. According to the report the…
The coronavirus, now commonly known as COVID-19, the disease appears to have originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan but it has spread and now being diagnosed in other parts of the world.…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted disease in both men and women around the world, especially in developing countries, where the occurrence of asymptomatic infection varies from…
The Honorable Minister of Health in Nigeria has announced the first confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State, Nigeria. It was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020, and is the first case…
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic, threadlike nematode worms. The adult worm of this parasitic nematode only live in the human lymph system and people with this disease suffer from…
Leprosy is an infection caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It is also known as Hansen disease. Leprosy or Hansen disease can affect the nerve, eyes, skin and the nasal mucosa. Leprosy causes severe,…