This is the leading preventable infectious cause of blindness in the world Name Trachoma Transmission Trachoma is a bacterial infection of the eye It spreads easily from person to person through contact with eyes, eyelids, nose, or throat secretions of infected people It also spreads through flies that come in contact with the eyes or…
#IDFridays Week 40: Trachoma
#IDFridays Week 39: Pneumonia
Pneumonia is the leading infectious killer of children under the age of five Name Pneumonia Transmission Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs It is a common complication of respiratory infections especially the flu Our lungs have small sacs called alveoli which fill up with air when we breathe With pneumonia, the sacs become filled…
PSESP Launch: Private Sector Engagement Strategy for Malaria Elimination In Nigeria
Today we attended the launch of the Private Sector Engagement Strategy for Malaria Elimination (PSESP) in Lagos, Nigeria. Hosted by the Honorable Federal Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac F. Adewole; the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP); and Alhaji Aliko Dangote Chair, Dangote Foundation and Malaria Ambassador, the event unveiled a new malaria eradication strategy for Nigeria….
#IDFridays Week 38: Taeniasis
Did you know tapeworms can cause seizures? Name Taeniasis/cysticercosis Transmission Taeniasis is a mild intestinal infection caused by tapeworms Humans get taeniasis by eating raw or undercooked beef and pork which contain tapeworm larvae called cysticerci The tapeworm larvae live in the intestines where they become adult tapeworms The larvae eggs and/or segments are passed…
#IDFridays Week 37: Giardiasis
No one likes having an upset stomach. The giardiasis parasite causes diarrhea and other unpleasant symptoms Name Giardiasis also known as beaver fever Transmission A serious intestinal infection caused by a parasite People become infected from swallowing the parasite in water (unfiltered drinking-water/ice or recreational water) The parasite also spreads through the feces of infected…