by portline | Jul 19, 2023 | Diseases, Pathogens
Viral conjunctivitis is a condition in the eyes that causes inflammation in an area called the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the layer of tissue that covers the white of the eye and also the eyelid. This type of condition is also called “acute conjunctivitis” or...
by portline | Jul 18, 2023 | Diseases
The word eczema is used for a group of dermatological conditions characterized by inflammatory lesions, dryness, redness, intense itching, rash, scabs, and pimples on the skin. Eight types of eczema can be classified, and that we will see later. Although these...
by portline | Jul 18, 2023 | Diseases, Pathogens
Despite its striking name, molluscum contagiosum is nothing more than a skin infection that, like warts, is caused by viruses. It is a benign and self-limited condition in time; that is, it finally disappears on its own. It is more frequent in kids than in grown-ups....
by portline | Jul 13, 2023 | Diseases
Infectious disease in trees is a worrying problem. If a disease spreads quickly from one tree to another, it can be difficult or even impossible to stop the spread, and this can have truly disastrous results for forests and woodlands. Historically, the sweet chestnut...
by portline | Jul 13, 2023 | Diseases
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) or “mad cow disease” currently represents a real public health problem worldwide. Initially confined to the United Kingdom and overcoming the epidemiological measures put in place for its control, this disease has managed to...
