Zika virus
This mosquito borne virus is in the news , because of its ability to cause microcephaly in babies and the potential risks to spectators and athletes at the Rio Olympic Games .
This mosquito borne virus is in the news , because of its ability to cause microcephaly in babies and the potential risks to spectators and athletes at the Rio Olympic Games .
The following websites will keep you up to date with emerging information of this outbreak originating in Mexico April 2009
Contains brief outline of this worrying new disease .The Links at the end of the article provide access to updated information on the epidemic.
Shingles is a painful condition which mainly affects older people. This article outlines the treatment of the illness and its relationship to the chickenpox virus.
Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes at many popular tourist spots around the world. This article offers recommendations on how to prevent this serious disease.