Ear infections are very common. In fact, ear infections are the most common reason parents take their children to a doctor. 3 out of 4 kids develop an ear infection before they turn 3 years old. Adults are also prone to ear infections albeit infrequently when compared to children. Ear infections are mostly caused by …
Bladder infection, also known as cystitis, occurs when germs (most often bacteria) enter the urethra and travel to the bladder to cause an infection. This infection often develops in the bladder. However, sometimes, it may spread to the kidney. Women are more prone to bladder infections than men. This is because women have a shorter …
Fungi are primitive organisms that can be found everywhere. They can be found in the air, in soils, on plants, and in water. Some live in the human body. Fungi can live on the human skin for years. However, certain factors can make these fungi to start to overgrow and get out of control. In …
Eye infections are quite common in both genders. Eye infections could be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergy, or other microbiological means. Eye infections could affect one eye or both eyes at the same time. Common types of eye infections include; conjunctivitis/pink eye, bacterial keratitis, blepharitis, orbital cellulitis, hordeolum/stye, and dacryocystitis. Common symptoms of eye infections …
A vaginal yeast infection, which is also known as vaginal candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, or candidal vaginitis, is caused by a microscopic fungi or yeast called candida albicans. Candida is normally in the human body in places such as the skin, mouth, gut, throat, and vagina without causing any problem. However, if the environment in the …
