Pointers To Cope With Infectious Diseases
Published by Administrator on Tagged Herpes TreatmentsThere are four main kinds of germs that cause infectious diseases. Bacteria are single-cell germs that have the ability to multiply rapidly and release chemicals that will make you sick. Viruses are capsules containing genetic information and use your own cells to multiply. Fungi are vegetable-like mushrooms or mildew that will make you ill and protozoa are single-cell predators that are looking for a host where they can eat and live. The idea of contracting communicable diseases is enough to make anyone want to live in a bubble, but the body is naturally very resilient, so simply washing your hands can avoid most trouble.
There are viral, contagious diseases like AIDS, Smallpox, Ebola, Hepatitis, sexually transmitted Herpes or HPV, Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Rabies, SARS, West Nile, Meningitis, Mono, Pneumonia and Yellow Fever. Then there are bacterial, transmittable diseases like Anthrax, Botulism, Cat Scratch Fever, Cholera, Diphtheria, Gonorrhea, Leprosy, Lyme disease, Strept Throat, Salmonella, Scarlet Fever, Tuberculosis, Typhus and Shingles. Some transferable diseases are transmitted via parasites, such as Chagas Disease, Malaria, Pinworm Infection, Scabies, Trichomoniasis, Giardiasis, Echinococcosis and other rare diseases. Other times, diseases are transmitted through fungus or prion (proteins).
Historically speaking, pandemics of Cholera, Scarlet Fever, Bird Flu and Smallpox ravaged cities worldwide and decimated populations. Few people can forget how horrific the recent Ebola and SARS epidemics were. The Bubonic Plague spread across China as recently as the 1950s, killing 200 people per year and 12 million since 1855. To combat the threat of infectious diseases and to preserve the human race, the World Health Organization was created. With increased access to medical care, education and immunization, the threats are minimized.
The good news is that you can prevent most infectious diseases just through simple tasks like washing your hands, getting immunization shots as scheduled and taking medication when needed. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough; avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; and wash your hands immediately to avoid contamination. Be sure you use soap and water for at least 15 seconds — scrubbing each finger, the back of your hand and beneath rings for the best result. Stay home if you show signs or symptoms of infection. Be sure to keep all food areas clean and clean the bathroom frequently. Use condoms to avoid sexually transmitted diseases and avoid sharing toothbrushes, combs, drinking glasses, razor blades and makeup. Keep your pets healthy and vaccinated, and obtain shots yourself if you’re traveling to a Third World country, just to be safe.
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