Most every infection can be shared by men and women. There is no infection that is distinct to male or females. Even the yeast infection. That’s right, the yeast infection can be contracted by males and females. The yeast infection is contracted through a variety of ways , but it always enters the body in [...]
Humans throughout history have survived through war and natural disasters, but no single entity has stricken man’s existence, quite like infections. Although Malaria, the Swine Flu (H1N1), West Nile Virus, Staph Infection, Lime Disease, Tuberculosis have plagued humans in a variety of ways, each one is an infection. Infections may vary within their attack, but [...]
Although that small cut on your finger may seem minuscule, it is a portal for all bacteria. The most common disease causing bacteria is the Staphylococcus aureus, better known as Staph Infection. This infection can find its way into your body through several different avenues, in several different ways and it is extremely important to [...]
You wake up in the morning, eat breakfast, drive your car to work, walk up the stairs to your office, shake hands with employees, and all the while you have not thought once, about the deadliest item surrounding your day; bacteria. Bacteria is a microscopic organism that floats through the air, lives on intimate objects, [...]
All individuals can suffer from a bladder infection, but not everyone knows what to do to cure it. In order to know how to remedy the infection, one must establish the actions that cause a bladder infection. This infection can occur through an inconsistent diet or an over consumption of alcohol. All nutrients are soaked [...]
Have you ever taken a urine sample from your dog? Ever take his/her temperature? Monitor his/her urinary habits? Maybe you should, it could mean he state of their kidneys, perhaps even the state of their life. A dog’s kidneys remove waste and absorb nutrients, kind of like a filter. While balancing electrolyte levels, the kidneys [...]
There are many types of yeast infections. In addition to oral candidiasis or thrush, the individual may develop another type of infection. Some of the more common types of candidiasis include angular cheilitis, vulvovaginitis and candidal intertrigo. A yeast infection
can be located in the area normally covered by an infant’s diaper. Candidiasis can occur in [...]
An infection due to parasites is not uncommon in the Western world, although many people do not think of parasites in connection with a modern lifestyle. Parasitic infections such as worms are common in pets, and are routinely treated by veterinarians. However, humans get parasites too. A flea bite from Rover’s flea infestation is a [...]
In animals, parasites can be quite common. These parasites can be transferred to humans from eating the flesh, particularly if the meat is not cooked properly. Infections are spread by eating infected food, in feces or from touching surfaces where the single-celled parasitic organisms are found. For pet owners, infection control involves de-worming dogs, cats [...]
Parasites that live in the intestinal tract of the host being, may act upon the immune system in order to maintain the optimal parasitic living environment. A suppressed immune system leaves the host organism open to all sorts of secondary infections. In addition, specific actions of the parasite can create such side effects as constipation. [...]