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SARS :: Genes affect SARS susceptibility

Scientists in Hong Kong have discovered people with a certain pattern of genes have a much higher risk of getting SARS, a finding that could help diagnose and prevent the spread of the deadly disease.

Warts :: Homoeopathy and Warts

The warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a viral infection in the superior layer of the skin. These viruses are called human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are usually skin-colored and are rough to the touch, but they can be dark, flat and smooth. The appearance of a wart depends on the site where it is growing.

Herpes :: Homoeopathy and Herpes – an experience

There are two varieties of virus infections known as herpes: 1. herpes simplex 2. Herpes zoster

Anemia :: Aplastic Anemia and Homoeopathy

Idiopathic aplastic anemia is a failure of the bone marrow to properly form all types of blood cells. Idiopathic aplastic anemia is a condition that results from injury to the stem cell, a cell that gives rise to other cell types after it divides. Consequently, there is a reduction in all cell types – red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets – with this type of anemia, which is called pancytopenia.

Sneezing and homoeopathy

Sneezing is a sudden, forceful, involuntary burst of air through the nose and/or mouth.

Erythema Multiforme and Homoeopathy

Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder resulting from an allergic reaction.

Dengue Fever :: Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is a disease caused by one of a number of viruses that are carried by mosquitoes. These mosquitoes then transmit the virus to humans. It is also known as Dengue, dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Homeopathy in dengue fever, Prevention of Dengue Fever

Plague, the black Death and Homoeopathy

The term Plague was applied indiscriminately in the past to all fatal epidemic diseases, but now it has been restricted to an acute, infectious, contagious disease of rodents and humans. This is caused by a short, thick, gram-negative bacillus, Yersinia pestis, formerly known as Pasteurella pestis.

Herpes :: Homoeopathy and Herpes Zoster

Shingles or Herpes Zoster or Zona – This is a disorder in which a rash of small blisters develops on the skin. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox.

Meningitis :: Homeopathy and Meningitis

Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis may be caused by a physical injury or trauma, a reaction to certain drugs or allergy, or more commonly, infection by certain viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. This article chiefly focuses on meningitis caused by viral or bacterial infection. Most cases of both viral and bacterial meningitis occur in the first five years of life.