The year 2009 saw an outbreak of a new strain of H1N1 influenza which soon reached such proportions as to be declared a ”pandemic” or a global infection. It was first seen in Mexico which was virtually shut down as a precaution. Also known as Swine Flu because of elements of swine flu virus – [...]
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Chicken Pox
This is a disease that is most often confused with small pox which is a much more serious affliction. Both take the form of blisters all over the body. Children are most vulnerable to it. However doctors can recognise the difference from the blisters. While small pox leaves scars chicken pox does not and heals [...]
Plague
Plague was one of the most dreaded diseases in the world with bubonic plague being the most common form. Bubonic plague came to be known as Black Death when, in the 14th century, it swept through Europe killing millions of people. India also suffered from an outbreak in 1994 after a plague-free period from 1966. [...]
Cholera
Cholera is a lethal disease which strikes in developing and poor countries where sanitation is deficient. Asia, Africa, South America are among the regions vulnerable to this disease. It affects the small intestine and a release of a large amount of water in the body results in persistent and watery diaorrhea. Prompt treatment is necessary [...]