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Hepatitis B (Hepatitis B surface antigen) HbsAg.
According to research, hepatitis b affects millions of people around the world. Every year, approximately 3,000 people in the United States and more than 600,000 people worldwide die of hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a deadly virus that causes damage to the liver. It is called Hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg) because it has proteins called…
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Malaria parasite
Have you ever wondered what causes malaria? Because it has been one of the ancient sicknesses that we all know. Some said it’s caused by exposing yourself to the sun, and some said by drinking dirty water, well, this is what malaria is. Malaria is an infection of the blood caused by a plasmodium parasite,…
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All you need to know about typhoid fever.
In today’s post, you will learn all you need to know about typhoid fever, its causes, prevention, symptoms and treatment. What is typhoid fever? Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection which is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. In a recent study, over 100 thousand cases of typhoid fever have been recorded. It is…
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How to care for the teeth and gums.
It is essential to have healthy teeth and gums because it is the first process of digestion, teeth are needed to digest food well, when you don’t keep the teeth and gum clean it causes the outbreak of mouth odour which is caused by the presence of decayed food substances and, also, decayed or rotten…
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Diabetes, types, causes, symptoms and how it can be treated.
Here you will learn about diabetes, the causes, symptoms and how it can be treated. The first step is understanding what diabetes means and how it can occur. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that breaks out either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot use the insulin…
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What is meningitis?
Meningitis is an infection of the brain which causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A bacterial or viral infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord usually causes the swelling, it may begin as a complication of other illnesses such as measles, mumps, whooping cough or an…
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How to prevent and treat ulcer
An ulcer is a chronic sore in the stomach or small intestine, caused by too much acid. It may cause a chronic, dull sometimes sharp pain in the pit of the stomach. The pain usually gets worse an hour or more after eating, if the person misses a meal, or after he drinks alcohol or…
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What is nutrition?
Nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. It is an important part of health and development, better nutrition is related to improving infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, and lower risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Nutrients…
How does my body really work? 