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Infectious mononucleosis ( IM, mono ), also known as glandular fever, is an infection usually caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). [2] [3] Most people are infected by the virus as children, when the disease produces few or no symptoms. [2] In young adults, the disease often results in fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck ...
Lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is caused by a lessened ability or a complete inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. [ 1] Humans vary in the amount of lactose they can tolerate before symptoms develop. [ 1] Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, flatulence, and nausea. [ 1]
Lactase persistence or lactose tolerance is the continued activity of the lactase enzyme in adulthood, allowing the digestion of lactose in milk. In most mammals, the activity of the enzyme is dramatically reduced after weaning. [ 1] In some human populations though, lactase persistence has recently evolved [ 2] as an adaptation to the ...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued a health advisory about an alarming rise in cases of parvovirus B19. The childhood illness — also known as Fifth Disease, or “slapped cheek ...
Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it's mostly a good thing. Lauren Bell was stressed out and just starting her first job post-college in New York City when ...
Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes, [ 1] although L. ivanovii and L. grayi have been reported in certain cases. Listeriosis can cause severe illness, including severe sepsis, meningitis, or encephalitis, sometimes resulting in lifelong harm and even death. Those at risk of severe illness are the ...
August 8, 2024 at 10:55 AM. By Mariam Sunny. (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Citius Pharmaceuticals' therapy for patients with a form of blood cancer who have ...
Poliomyelitis (/ ˌ p oʊ l i oʊ ˌ m aɪ ə ˈ l aɪ t ɪ s / POH-lee-oh-MY-ə-LY-tiss), commonly shortened to polio, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. [1] Approximately 75% of cases are asymptomatic; [5] mild symptoms which can occur include sore throat and fever; in a proportion of cases more severe symptoms develop such as headache, neck stiffness, and paresthesia.