Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria is spread by black-legged, weatern black-legged, or deer ticks.
Ticks acquire the bacteria from mice before passing it to humans by biting. The bacteria enters the human bloodstream and causes the infection. These ticks can be hard to detect; immature ticks are about […]
The negative effects of hearing impairment such as impaired speech, social, and emotional skills can be minimized if the problem is identified early, and if appropriate intervention programs are introduced. It is very important that your child be tested for hearing loss as early in life as possible; preferably no later than six months of […]
Meningitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease, and involves an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. Some of the more common symptoms of meningitis include fever, lethargy (decreased consciousness), irritability, headaches, photophobia (eye sensitivity to light), and a stiff neck. The inflammation can be […]