Travel Medicine

Influenza is commonly known as flu, it is an infectious disease of birds that can cause by RNA viruses. It is a contagious respiratory illness that is caused by influenza virus. Actually it is a viral infection that affects throat, nose, bronchi and in some cases it also affects lungs. Influenza is a serious disease and every year about 5%-20% ...

If we look life 100 years ago, and compare that with the today’s life, we will notice that Science has dramatically changed human life. With the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, the effect of Science on human life rapidly changed. Today, science has a profound effect on the way we live, largely through technology, the use ...

Guangzhou is a prosperous metropolis and bustling city located on the southern coastline of China. It is also the capital Guangdong Province and serves as the political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center for the province. Tourists are especially attracted to spots like the Five Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park, Pearl River and White Cloud Mountain. City has a wide ...

Yeast is a fungus scientifically referred to as Candida. The specific type of fungus most commonly responsible for Vaginitis is Candida albicans. Yeast is commonly present on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina. In fact, it is estimated that between 20-50 percent of healthy women normally carry yeast in the vaginal area ...

A Hawaiian party will make use of anything and everything Hawaiian these days. And considering the melding of polynesian, asian and american cultures with the native Hawaiian culture that can be a lot of unusual things. Food is the grand affair at any party. An in Hawaii there is a lot of good and unusual food. If you are looking ...

Cotton wool disease is the most common cause of sudden mass mortalities among adult bettas. It is an infection of the outer skin produced by the Flexibacter columnaris bacteria. These bacteria usually cause outbreaks in fish that have recently undergone stress. One of the more common betta diseases, simply transporting your betta fish home can put him at risk. Other ...

Rabies is a viral infection that is transmitted to humans from animals. Without treatment, it is fatal. Prevention and treatment are available and should be discussed with a physician before departure. What is rabies? This is a serious viral illness that primarily affects animals, but can also affect humans. Rabies is derived from the Latin meaning ‘to rage’ as rabid ...

The Cold Hardy Windmill Fan Palm tree originated on the island of Chusan off the east coast of China, and the Windmill palm tree is often called the Chinese or Chusan Fan Palm. Robert Fortune smuggled Windmill palm plants from China into the Kew Horticultural Gardens and into the Royal garden of Prince Albert of England in 1849 after the ...

Being pregnant will be an experience that you will remember your whole life. Even though there were some tough times, nothing could compare to hearing the baby’s heart beat for the first time and all of the other joys that you were able to experience. However, if you are near or past your due date then pregnancy is becoming a ...

Male yeast infection in uncircumcised men is much more common than in those who are circumcised. It’s that extra foreskin that proves to be the reason for this. Let me explain. Yeast is a fungus that lives on every surface of our bodies. Everyone has it, it’s just part of who we are. The body is an incredible creation and ...