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Infections
Chronic TonsilitisThe most frequent symptom is recurrent sore throat. Between episodes of acute tonsilitis, the throat remains uncomfortable. The tonsils are often enlarged, and if they are infected, a sharp line may be seen between the colour of the buccal mucosa and that |
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Common ColdMany viruses cause the common cold. Most colds (30 to 50%) are caused by one of the> 100 serotypes of the rhinovirus group. Pinpointing the specific cause of each illness by virus isolation or serologic tests is impractical. The most important determinan |
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Croup (Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis)An acute viral inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tracts, characterized by inspiratory stridor, subglottic swelling, and respiratory distress that is most pronounced on inspiration |
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) InfectionThe human CMV is a member of the herpes group of viruses, all of which have the propensity for remaining latent in man. CMV is highly host-specific and cannot be propagated in laboratory animals or in most nonhuman cell cultures |
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Diarrhoea in infants and adultsMillions of South Africans suffer from diarrhoea each year. According to medical statistics, diarrhoea is second only to the common cold as a symptom of illness. Diarrhoea may be uncomfortable but, in most cases, it is not a serious problem for adults |
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DiphtheriaDiphtheria is an acute, toxin-mediated infectious disease by the toxinogenic bacteria Corynebactrium diphtheriae. Diphtheria is a highly contagious disease that is spread easily in areas with poor personal hygiene, crowding, and limited access to medical |
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EchinococcosisThe adult worm is found in the small intestines of dogs, wolves and other canines. These eggs pass to the external environment and are ingested by an intermediate host (eg, sheep, moose, human). The embryos penetrate the intestinal wall and the portal cir |
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Fever BlistersFever blisters are sores that usually occur around the mouth and on the lips, about the face, nose and ears and in the mouth and pharynx |
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