Avian pox is another common disease that affects a bird’s eyes. This disease causes warty lesions on the head, legs, and feet, but cannot always be easily distinguished from conjunctivitis. Avian pox is transmitted by biting insects, by direct contact with infected birds or contaminated surfaces (e.g. feeders), or by ingestion of contaminated food or water. Just as with conjunctivitis, the infected bird becomes vulnerable to predation, starvation, or exposure. MORE PHOTOS

The most common diseases caused by marine toxins in United States in order of incidence are scombrotoxic fish poisoning, ciguatera poisoning, paralytic shellfish poisoning, neurotoxic shellfish poisoning and amnesic shellfish poisoning. Scombrotoxic fish poisoning also known as scombroid or histamine fish poisoning, is caused by bacterial spoilage of certain finfish such as tuna, mackerel, bonito, and, rarely, other fish. See similar questions...

Researchers have little information about pregnancy and IC / PBS but believe that the disorder does not affect fertility or the health of the fetus. Some women find that their IC / PBS goes into remission during pregnancy, while others experience a worsening of their symptoms. The emotional support of family, friends, and other people with IC / PBS is very important in helping patients cope. See similar questions...

Vaccines themselves do not cause autoimmune disease, but in genetically predisposed animals they may trigger autoimmune responses followed by disease - as can any infection, drug, or a variety of other factors. Yes - For example, Leptospira bacterins are often the diluent for the viral antigen combination. The "viral cake" may be resuspended in sterile water, and the Leptospira bacterin be given separately at another site or time, or discarded. See similar questions...

Yes. In addition to Legionnaires' disease, the same bacteria also can cause a flu-like disease called Pontiac fever. See similar questions...

Hard-bodied ticks are carriers of several diseases that affect man and domesticated animals, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. These diseases can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early. Notify your physician if you develop flu-like symptoms two to 21 days after a tick bite. For more information on these and other diseases carried by ticks, please refer to the following link: CDC: Lyme Disease See similar questions...

Outside of the very different realm of true invasive mould infection, moulds produce two broad categories of diseases: Allergies and Toxicoses. The allergies are simply those of the classic forms of hay fever, asthma, rhinitis, and so forth. The toxicoses are much different. There are many, many different highly potent toxins made by some fungi. Generally, these toxins produce disease after their ingestion. Thus, a good clue will be that of a history of ingestion of mould-contaminated foods. See similar questions...

A virus called Hepatitis A, is a common cause of infective jaundice. This virus is transmitted through water and food. Children are often affected. The other viruses such as Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viruses are transmitted through blood. Viruses responsible for these infections spread through the body secretions like saliva, sweat, semen, vaginal fluids of infected persons. Close contact and sexual intercourse are important factors in spread. Homosexuals contract these infections more easily. See similar questions...

The treatment for jaundice depends upon the type of jaundice. For viral hepatitis, causing jaundice, there is no definitive treatment. Only supportive measures are given. The virus is slowly eliminated from the body with the help of the immune system. See similar questions...

The word jaundice actually means yellow. When someone says "your baby is jaundiced" or "your baby has jaundice", they mean the same thing ? "your baby looks yellow". See similar questions...

In breastfed infants, jaundice often lasts for more than 2 to 3 weeks. In formula-fed infants, most jaundice goes away by 2 weeks. If your baby is jaundiced for more than 3 weeks, see your baby's doctor. The information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. See similar questions...

Recent research suggests that a prolonged QT-interval could be an important cause for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Mutations in the KCNJ2 gene are associated with Andersen syndrome (AS). AS is a rare, inherited disorder characterized by periodic paralysis, skeletal developmental abnormalities and a prolonged QT-interval (see point 2) with ventricular arrhythmias. Because of the prolongation of the QT-interval, AS is considered a subtype of long QT syndrome. See similar questions...

The following is an excerpt from a pamphlet on Athlete's Foot by the American Academy of Dermatology, April 1994: Athlete's foot does not occur among people who traditionally go barefoot. It's moisture, sweating and lack of proper ventilation of the feet that present the perfect setting for the fungus of athlete's foot to grow. See similar questions...

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS -A chronic, progressive, rheumatic disease of the joints, accompanied by inflammation and stiffening. It is characterized by a "bent forward" posture caused by stiffening of the spine and support structures. See similar questions...

Blood tests are done to assess the overall function of the liver. These tests are collectively called Liver Function Tests. These tests will show if there is on going destruction of the liver. Blood tests will help identify the type of jaundice. They will show whether the synthetic function of the liver is good. The various clotting tests can be done to see if the liver is producing adequate proteins for clotting purposes. See similar questions...

Hepatitis B is one of the common causes of jaundice that can have serious consequences. Immunising a person can prevent this viral infection and its consequences. The vaccine is easily available and is usually given in three doses either at monthly intervals or two doses are given at monthly intervals and the third six months after the first dose. Immunisation with the vaccine now begins from the infant period itself. See similar questions...

Jaundice usually appears first on the face and then moves to the chest, belly, arms, and legs as bilirubin levels get higher. The whites of the eyes can also look yellow. Jaundice can be harder to see in babies with darker skin color. Your baby’s doctor or nurse can test how much bilirubin is in your baby’s blood. See similar questions...

Neither I nor anyone I know has contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) through work, including a woman who's been in the life for over ten years. Accidents - broken condoms - do happen, but very rarely if you know what you're doing (lots o' lube). Many pros, including me, have a zero-body-fluid rule. The only thing I ever get on me is sweat, which I scrub off ASAP. But then, this happened. See similar questions...