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Everything about Chest Infection

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A chest infection is an infection which affects your lower large airways (bronchitis) and your lungs. The most common chest infections are Pneumonia and bronchitis. Bronchitis disease is usually caused by a viral infection. But pneumonia is caused by bacterial infections. Pneumonia disease might be severe and need to be hospitalized. Types Here wee the different types of chest infection, which includes: Bronchitis One of the most common chest infections is bronchitis. The result of an infection of the bronchi, which is the major airway to the lungs called bronchitis disease. The most common cause of acute (short term) bronchitis is viruses, including the common cold and flu. This will be stated by an institute called The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. But sometimes, acute bronchitis may be developed by bacterial infection. Pneumonia Pneumonia is an infection which occurs in the airways of the lungs, which causes the air sacs to become inflamed and swell with fluid or pus. B...

Psittacosis | Chlamydia psittaci bacteria | Parrot Fever | Ornithosis

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Psittacosis is a general disease which you get from birds that are infected with Chlamydia psittaci bacteria. This disease infects your lungs, and it causes symptoms like fever, cough and muscle pain. Sometimes, this disease causes serious lung infections or it can spread to other parts of your body. Most cases of people with psittacosis can be cured with antibiotics.  In humans,  Psittacosis causes symptoms of respiratory problems, like fever and cough. Birds can get symptoms like diarrhea, a runny nose or eyes, and other symptoms. Birds can also have the bacteria without showing any symptoms. Other names of Psittacosis are “ornithosis” or “parrot fever” (you can get it from any types of birds, not only from parrots). Symptoms of psittacosis Generally, symptoms of psittacosis in humans will be mild or severe which includes: Fever. Cough. Muscle pain. Headaches and body aches. Nausea or vomiting. Diarrhea. Rash (less common). Causes psittacosis The cause of psittacosis is Chla...

Measles | Rubeola Virus | Contagious Disease

  Measles is generally a contagious disease which typically causes fever, red rashes, cough and red eyes. And it can also create more serious complications like encephalitis which eventually causes hearing loss. You can prevent this contagious disease by getting vaccination. It is also called rubeola, it can spread easily but it can be serious and even deadly for small children.  But the death rates of this measles disease will eventually drop worldwide because more childrens got their measles vaccination, this disease still kills 200,000 people every year, especially children. Symptoms of measles Common symptoms of measles which includes: A high fever. Tiredness. A barky cough. Red or bloodshot eyes. A runny nose. A red rash, which generally starts at the head and it slowly spreads downward. Some other symptoms of measles which includes: A sore throat. White spots in the mouth. Muscle pain. Sensitivity to light means bright light makes your eyes hurt. Causes Usually, this mea...