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Allergies and Fertility

Allergies are increasing in the last decades with high prevalence all over the world. Many factors can contribute to allergies, called allergens, triggering an immune response against bodies that are not considered dangerous. Allergies have different forms, such as rhinitis, atopic asthma, atopic dermatitis (skin react...

Covid-19

après deux ans de pandémie, dix scientifiques et médecins dévoilent les questions qu'ils continuent de se poser

Franceinfo a interrogé dix experts du Covid-19 qui, comme nous, conservent des questions sans réponses au sujet du virus, de son évolution, des vaccins ou encore de l'impact de cette maladie sur la société. https://www.francetvinfo.fr/sante/maladie/coronavirus/covid-1...

Skin Rash and Coronavirus

Skin rash should be considered as “a fourth key sign” of the coronavirus infection showing mainly in children and young adults. It is considered as a sign for Omicron...   https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1541525/omicron-symptoms-skin-rash-signs-covid-variant

Mold

What is mold?

Mold is a type of fungus, and like most fungi, it uses a type of filament called hyphae, which forms a network called mycelium. Mold reproduces via spores (different from bacterial spores that are a resistant form). Spores and mycelium are colored which makes the mold visible to the naked eye.  Mold are ubiquit...

Hepatitis

Hepatitis or liver inflammation is caused by several factors like some kind of toxins (e.g. mycotoxins produced by some mold species), certain medical conditions, and viruses. Hepatitis viruses are divided into 5 types: A, B, C, D, and E. Each virus causes a distinct type of hepatitis.  Hepatitis A is a va...

Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a viral disease that can occur in winter and spring. It can often occur between March and May but its prevalence is lower the past few years.  Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes fever and itchy rash with spots all over the body. It often starts witho...

Key Facts About Influenza (Flu)

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

What is Influenza (Flu)? Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Flu ...

Denmark to cull millions of minks after ...

Denmark, the world's biggest producer of mink fur, said Wednesday it would cull all of the country's minks after a mutated version of the new coronavirus was detected at mink farms and had spread to people. The mutation "could pose a risk that future (coronavirus) vaccines won't work the way they sh...