Welcome to the Diseases section. To all those concerned about their health and wellbeing, learn about common infectious diseases and their causes, how to protect yourself and your family from zoonotic infections and more.
Cockroaches and Leprosy
Suspicious Links Cockroaches, as well as other insects, have come under suspicion as possible vectors of Mycobacterium leprae, the...
Cryptosporidiosis
What Is Cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidium is an uncommon infection in foals caused by the parasitic Cryptosporidium parvum protozoan parasite. They are...
Diseases Spread By Cockroaches
Introduction Cockroaches are persistent and troublesome pests of homes, restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, offices, and other structures with food...
Grape Skins and Seeds for Type II Diabetes
Grape phenolic compounds can be divided into two groups: non-flavonoid (hydroxybenzoic and hydroxycinnamic acids, stilbenes) and flavonoid compounds (anthocyanins, flavan-3-ols and flavonols). Fourteen phenolic...
Hepatitis E virus
Overview Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of acute hepatitis in many developing countries in Asia...