Lyme disease, also known as Lyme Borreliosis is a common vector-borne disease which is commonly caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii.
Calprotectin is a sensitive biomarker for gastrointestinal tract inflammation. It is a non-invasive method
Infectious Mononucleosis, also known as the Kissing Disease is an illness that is caused by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV).
Urinary Tract Infection is the infection of one or more areas of the urinary system. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Urinary Tract Infection is caused by the presence and multiplication of unwanted bacteria in the urinary tract.
Any surgery that results in a break in the skin can cause an infection, despite the numerous safeguards and protocols in place to prevent infection. These infections are known as Surgical Site Infections.
Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is an highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection. It only occurs in humans. Even though the average age of cases is over 6 years old, 10-15% of all pertussis cases in infants under 6 months old occur, and over 90% of deaths occur in this age group.
Noma disease, also known as Cancrum oris, is a rapidly progressing, flesh- eating infection of the oral cavity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) globally, it has a mortality rate of 90%.
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This strain of bacteria produces toxins which affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.
Scarlatina, another name for Scarlet Fever, is characterized by a brilliant red rash that covers the majority of the body. Children aged 5 to 15 are most susceptible to developing scarlet fever.
Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) occurs when the amniotic sac (the membrane that surrounds the foetus) breaks before the start of labour.
TORCH infections are a range of infectious disorders that might occur during pregnancy, delivery, or after birth. TORCH infections significantly cause neonatal mortality and later childhood morbidity
Puerperal Sepsis, otherwise known as Postpartum Endometritis is one of the main causes of maternal death globally. It is an infection that affects the mother after childbirth.
Septicaemia, also known as blood poisoning, is an infection caused by large amounts of bacteria in the bloodstream. It is the body’s most extreme response to infection.
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is one of the several types of dermatitis. It is a chronic (long-lasting) dry, itchy, inflamed skin disease.
Soil-transmitted helminth infections are the most common infections worldwide and impact the poorest and most deprived populations. More than 1.5 billion people are infected with soil-transmitted helminth infections worldwide, which is about 24% of the global population.
Respiratory tract infections are the infections that affect the parts of the body that are involved in breathing such as the throat, sinuses, airways and lungs. Some types of RTIs are sinusitis, bronchitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, otitis media, common cold and chest infections.