Tularemia is considered as a rare condition brought about by the bacteria Francisella tularensis that is typically acquired from the bite of diseased ticks or deer flies or after touching infected animals. What are the indications? The signs and symptoms typically manifest abruptly and include fatigue, fever, chills, generalized body aches, nausea and headache. The […]
Abdominal bloating is a sensation of fullness, tightness or distention in the abdomen. It is important to note that bloating is different than abdominal swelling where the abdomen is evidently increased in size but both characteristics might be present. It is important to note that abdominal bloating is common and most cases are not brought
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Acute rheumatic fever is a condition that can affect various parts of the body including the joints, heart, skin and the brain. It usually occurs after a throat infection brought about by the bacteria group A streptococcus. If acute rheumatic fever involves the heart, it can damage the heart valves which is called rheumatic heart
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