What is HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a double stranded DNA virus. It usually infects squamous epithelia including the skin and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory, anal, and genital tracts. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) easily passed on via skin-to-skin genital contact. Good enough, …
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Overview of Lassa Fever Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness prevalent in the West African region. It’s transmission to humans happens via contact with food or household items contaminated with the urine or faeces of rodents. Person-to-person infections also happens, and especially in hospitals that lacks adequate infection …
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The major and most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel unwell. …
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