Common Infections and Deadly Diseases

 

 

1. Deadly Diseases

Among the deadly diseases, the list present is as follows:

• Cancer
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Chronic Respiratory Diseases
• Kidney Diseases
• Diabetes
• COVID-19
• Stroke
• Alzheimer’s Diease

2. Most Common Communicable Diseases

Amongst the Most Common Communicable Diseases in India, the list is as follows:

• Malaria
• Tuberculosis
• Typhoid
• Hepatitis
• HIV AIDS
• Influenza Flu
• Dengue
• Chickenpox
• Pneumonia

 

Malaria

Malaria disease is the life threatening blood disease which is mosquito-borne disease. The symptoms of malaria also include any fever with chills, and also headaches. The treatment is generally involving the antimalarial medications.

Malaria disease will also include headaches. It would progress to further cause any severe or even life threatening complications. How this disease can affect the people would vary widely. Moreover, there are people that either have mild or even no symptoms, but later on become ill in extreme severity.

Tuberculosis

The Tuberculosis (TB) disease is the bacterial infection that spread by inhaling the tiny droplets which would be transmitted by cough or any sneeze of the infected person.

It is considered to serious condition that could be cured if a proper treatment is administered. The TB disease mainly affects the lungs. However, it would also affect different parts of your body, including glands, the bones and the nervous system. The TB, costly affects the lungs with most contagious type, it would usually only spread after any prolonged exposure to someone with any illness.

Typhoid

The Typhoid fever is an enteric fever, caused by the bacteria salmonella. The Typhoid fever is rare in the places where it is appropriately sanitized or where the human waste disposal is effectively managed. It is known to be a serious health threat, especially for the children, in places where it is more common.

Hepatitis

The Hepatitis could indicate an inflammation of the liver. As we all know, liver is considered to a vital organ that aims in processing the nutrients, it filters your blood, and then it fights infections. When liver is also inflamed or even damaged, its function could be affected. With Heavy alcohol use, consuming toxins, and some medications, there are certain medical conditions that will cause hepatitis. However, if the hepatitis is often caused by the concerned virus, it could be hepatitis A, the hepatitis B, and the hepatitis C, with Hepatitis B being the most common.

Many of the people who are suffering from hepatitis who do not have any corresponding symptoms and are not aware if infected. In case the symptoms that occur with an acute infection, it would include 2 weeks to about 6 months after an exposure. The Symptoms of an acute hepatitis includes  fever loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, nausea with abdominal pain, and dark urine, with light-colored stools, and joint pain, and also jaundice.

HIV/AIDS

Government of India has estimated that about 2.40 million of the Indians that are currently living with the HIV  disease in (1.93 ‐3.04 million) with the adult prevalence of  about 0.31% as of 2009. The Children that are <15 yrs) account for about  3.5% of all the infections, while there are about  83% are in age group of about 15-49 years. The four of the highest prevalence states of the South India which accounts for about 55% of all the HIV infections in a country.

It could take about 10 years or even more for the HIV to showcase any symptoms then for individuals consuming HIV medicines. Making it important to test HIV regularly.

Influenza

The Influenza is also the contagious illness that spreads through the respiratory droplets. This could also happen when the infected person sneezes, or talks or coughs, or sneezes. As a result, it could spreads rapidly in the crowded places such as the offices, the schools, the market, any public transportation with other areas in high population density. Although in the influenza cases in the India can also occur throughout a year, the flu virus would typically spread during winter months, in the month of November to February, or after a monsoon season.

Dengue

Urban areas are where dengue fever most frequently occurs. However, it might be found in the country. The virus is typically spread by mosquitoes during and soon after the rainy season. During the day, mosquitoes are most active. They are typically found indoors, close to human habitation. Currently, this illness poses a risk to about half of the world's population.

There is a virus that causes dengue fever. People contract the virus by mosquito bites, specifically from the Aedes species.A serious flu-like condition is brought on by dengue fever. It could resemble other illnesses like malaria or the flu. A sickness often lasts three to seven days.

Only a very tiny percentage of dengue fever cases are severe.

Chickenpox

The typical chickenpox symptom is a rash that develops into painful, fluid-filled blisters that eventually crust over to form scabs. The rash may initially appear on the face, back, and chest before spreading to every part of the body, including the genital area, eyelids, and inside of the mouth. Typically, it takes a week or so for every blister to turn into a scab.

Pnuemonia

Pneumonia has the potential to be fatal and quite dangerous. Respiratory failure, sepsis, and lung abscess are among the complications from pneumonia that older adults, children, those with compromised immune systems, and those with other medical conditions are more prone to experience. Prevention is the key to fighting pneumonia. In one to two weeks, some people feel better and can resume their regular activities. It can take a month or more for others. For around one month, most people still experience fatigue. Discuss when you can resume your regular activities with your healthcare practitioner.