Chagas disease is a fatal parasitic disease. Much of the literature written before 2005 or 2006 provides that Chagas’ is mainly a concern of the inhabitants of the countries of Central and South America and Mexico. In recent years however, there has been a significant migration of the population belonging to the endemic countries to the United States and Europe. This has led to higher risk for populations in Europe and the U.S. as the disease spreads outside the traditional geographical boundaries. It is noted that 25-30% of those infected suffer irreversible heart problems, neurological, gastrointestinal or resulting in death. Chagas disease threatens over 120 million people in 21 countries, [...]
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How to get rid of mosquito bite with remedies and treatment
by on 29. Nov, 2009 in General Health
Mosquito bite initial response Make sure that itching will persist until the bite gets healed completely. The itching occurs due to the mosquito’s saliva, which is an anticoagulant. Hence, a histamine response is initiated, thereby causing itching. In people having hypersensitive skin to mosquito bites, the healing time may be prolonged. Mosquito bites become irritable, annoying and become big red welts with itching and infection if not treated well. You will know how to get rid of these bug (mosquito) bites, and treat it easily by following these remedies and precautions : Instructions Step 1 As soon as you identify that you have been bitten by mosquitoes, wash the infected [...]
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