Vector-borne diseases are those diseases that are spread or transmitted by insects and other organisms in the arthropod species. These insects or vectors get the diseases from an infected host and then transmit them to humans when they come in contact with them. Some common examples of vectors are mosquitoes, ticks, and tsetse flies.  Vector-borne…
Growing children are very fragile and susceptible to several diseases. That is why it is important that babies receive vaccines from the very point of birth. Immunization or vaccination is the act of giving the child vaccines that would help fight and prevent infectious diseases. Such diseases can hamper the child’s growth and result in…
Typhoid is one of the most common diseases that Nigerians are affected by. Whenever you visit a hospital with a high fever, fatigue, and headache, coupled with diarrhoea and weakness, there are high chances that you will be diagnosed with either Malaria or typhoid. While we understand there is a misdiagnosis of typhoid cases in…
Deficiency diseases are disease conditions that arise due to the lack of an element in the diet, typically a particular vitamin or mineral. This article will discuss the common deficiency diseases in Nigeria. Not every disease is caused by a vector, an infection, or a microorganism. Some are caused by a lack of a certain…
Sexually transmitted diseases or STD are diseases or infections that are passed in the process of sexual intercourse. Some of these infections can only be passed through sex while some others can be transmitted through various means well. STDs can affect both men and women, and that is why people are advised to make use…
As we humans occupy the earth, so do microorganisms live everywhere. They can be found in soil, plants, on surfaces, and even on the skin. They are usually too minute to be seen with the naked eye. One of the commonly known microbes is fungi. They are microbes that contain a distinct substance called chitin…
Water, they say, is life. That statement is only true when you have access to clean, drinkable water. Irrespective of that, dirty or contaminated water, however, is something you should avoid by all means. Dirty water contains a lot of things you would not want in your body like microorganisms, including Bacteria, and some harmful…
Silent killer diseases are diseases that have the tendency to kill without giving any noticeable warning, or at least, that is what we think. The truth is that every disease comes with its symptoms. These symptoms vary among diseases. While some diseases start showing visible symptoms from day one, some other diseases may have symptoms…
Vaccine-preventable diseases are those diseases that can be prevented by taking a vaccine. A vaccine is a substance that boosts the body’s immunity against a disease. Taking a vaccine would help protect a person from getting the disease. Here in Nigeria, most vaccines are usually administered a few weeks or months after birth to help…
In Nigeria, a lot of people look forward to the rainy season due to how cool everywhere tends to be. But this also brings its own problems. This is more than environmental issues like flood or clogged drainages. Some diseases are frequent or more likely to occur during the rainy season. This does not mean…
