Showing posts with label Disease and Sickness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disease and Sickness. Show all posts

Tuesday

Better Detection of Parasitic Disease

Invasion by parasites can cause all sorts of diseases and disorders that require very specific treatment to heal. Parasites can enter the body through foods, fluids and bloodstream. They are more common in certain regions of the world where sanitation and clean water are questionable. Lower standards on food preparation and sources can also be a huge problem. Patients may require testing to find out if they have become sick from parasitic influence.

Increased World Travel

The digital age has helped increase the opportunities for world travel. Friends are made online and business is conducted in the world market daily. These all open windows of opportunity to spread wings and fly off to some very exotic locations. A few of these locations can spell danger to the health of all who travel there. Drinking and bathing in the water can put you at risk for the intake of parasites into your body. Being bit by parasites can also set the stage for disease. The patient may not even show symptoms until days after returning.