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Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare demyelinating neurogical disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves.

Lymphoedema management: The recommended management of lymphoedema in areas where lymphatic filariasis is endemic involves simple activities that have demonstrated their effectiveness in significantly improving the quality of life of patients. These activities include providing early detection of lymphoedema, caring for the skin by washing and drying the affected limb or area, preventing and treating … Read more

The term “lymphatic filariasis” covers infection with three closely related nematode worms – W. bancrofti, B. malayi and B. timori. All three infections are transmitted to humans through the bite of infectious mosquitoes. All three parasites have basically similar life cycles in man-adult worms living in lymphatic vessels whilst their offspring, the microfilariae circulate in … Read more

Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms similar to smallpox, although with less clinical severity. MPX was first discovered in 1958 in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name ‘monkeypox.’ The first human case of monkeypox was reported from Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 1970. According to World Health … Read more