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6,400 (with chickenpox) [ 5 ] Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area. [ 2 ][ 6 ] Typically the rash occurs in a single, wide mark either on the left or right side of the body or face. [ 1 ] Two to four days before the rash occurs there may be tingling or ...
Cholera (/ ˈkɒlərə /) is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. [ 4 ][ 3 ] Symptoms may range from none, to mild, to severe. [ 3 ] The classic symptom is large amounts of watery diarrhea lasting a few days. [ 2 ] Vomiting and muscle cramps may also occur. [ 3 ]
Pott's disease, or Pott disease, named for British surgeon Percivall Pott who first described the symptoms in 1799, [ 1 ] is tuberculosis of the spine, [ 2 ][ 3 ] usually due to haematogenous spread from other sites, often the lungs. The lower thoracic and upper lumbar vertebrae areas of the spine are most often affected.
Varicella zoster virus. Varicella zoster virus (VZV), also known as human herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3, HHV3) or Human alphaherpesvirus 3 (taxonomically), is one of nine known herpes viruses that can infect humans. It causes chickenpox (varicella) commonly affecting children and young adults, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults but rarely in children.
Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of the vitamin niacin (vitamin B 3). [ 2 ] Symptoms include inflamed skin, diarrhea, dementia, and sores in the mouth. [ 1 ] Areas of the skin exposed to friction and radiation are typically affected first. [ 1 ]
The Gout is a chronical disease most commonly affecting the feet. If it attacks the knees, it is called Gonagra; if the hands, Chiragra; if the elbow, Onagra; if the shoulder, Omagra; if the back or loins, Lumbago. [121] Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first described the microscopic appearance of urate crystals in 1679. [112]
Tsetse flies transmit a similar disease to humans, called African trypanosomiasis, human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness. An estimated 60 [ 8 ] -70 [ 60 ] million people in 20 countries are at different levels of risk and only 3-4 million people are covered by active surveillance. [ 8 ]
Appendicitis. An acutely inflamed and enlarged appendix, sliced lengthwise. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. [2] Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. [2] However, approximately 40% of people do not have these typical symptoms. [2] Severe complications of a ruptured appendix ...