Health Articles by Dr. Geethika. B

Health Articles by Dr. Geethika. B

Infectious Diseases

Trench Fever - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Trench fever is transmitted to humans through the feces of the louse when they are rubbed into abraded skin or the conjunctiva.

22 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

Infectious Diseases

Hantavirus Infections - Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment and Prevention

Hantavirus is a type of virus that is distributed mostly by rats and can cause a variety of disease syndromes in people all over the world.

22 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

Infectious Diseases

Botulism - Types, Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Botulism is a rare but serious disease caused by a toxin from bacteria called Clostridium botulinum that attacks the nerves of the body. Read below to know more.

04 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

Dental & Oral Health

Oral Herpes - Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Oral herpes is an infection caused by a virus known as the herpes simplex virus. This virus affects the lips, mouth, or gums, causing painful sores or blisters.

18 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

Respiratory health

Latent Tuberculosis - Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

In a healthy person, latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is defined by the presence of a specific immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens.

10 Jan 2024 - 1 min read

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