Norovirus is an extremely infectious virus leading to gastroenteritis, characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines. People often call it the “stomach flu,” although it is not related to the influenza virus. Outbreaks often occur in crowded places like cruise ships, nursing homes, schools, and restaurants. What Are the Symptoms of Norovirus? Symptoms usually
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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once an individual recovers from chickenpox, usually during their early years, the virus stays inactive within the nervous system. Later in life, it can reactivate, leading to shingles. In this blog we
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Most people affected with allergies start crossing their fingers and refreshing their medication the minute they get one whiff of Spring’s bounty of grasses, trees, and flowers. However, once cooler weather hits, there’s another segment of the population that prepares itself for Mother Nature’s mischief. The mayhem surprisingly can happen indoors too as people escape
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that primarily affects the respiratory system. Most individuals experience mild, cold-like symptoms from it. It can lead to more severe respiratory issues in infants, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. In young children, RSV can lead to bronchitis and pneumonia, which are serious
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Sports injuries are injuries that occur in athletic activities. In many cases, these injuries are due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. For example, Runner’s Knee is a painful condition generally associated with running, while Tennis Elbow is a form of repetitive motion injury
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