Liquid Poop – Reasons

Watery stool or liquid poop occurs due to a variety of factors or underlying conditions and most of them cause temporary changes in stool consistency. Some can however cause chronic changes in shape and consistency of feces as well as prolonged bowel movement disturbances.   Liquid poop can be termed as diarrhea if watery bowel… Continue reading Liquid Poop – Reasons

Nipah Virus – All you wanted to know

Nipah Virus is an emergent infectious disease that has its roots in Malaysia and Singapore in 1998 and 1999. The first few cases were reported in domestic pigs and other species of domestic animals like goats, sheep, dogs, and horses. In 2001, NiV was singled out as an instrumental agent in an outbreak of human… Continue reading Nipah Virus – All you wanted to know

Viral Exanthem

Viral exanthem is a medical term used for describing skin rashes, often triggered by pre-existing infections by viruses. The viruses may be those that cause diseases like chickenpox, rubella, roseola, measles, fifth disease, and hand-foot-mouth disease. It is also referred to as ‘non-specific viral rash.’   Most cases of viral exanthem are accompanied by systemic… Continue reading Viral Exanthem

High Leukocytes in Urine

The presence of leukocytes in urine may not be a cause for alarm, especially if in little amounts, but a heavy presence of these cells should signal that one could be having an infection or failure of an essential organ. It is advisable that one is tested to determine the cause of the high leukocytes… Continue reading High Leukocytes in Urine