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X-Plain

by: rika, 10 pages

AIDS is a life threatening disease caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. HIV makes it difficult for the body to fight off infections. There is no cure for AIDS. However, ...

What is a Computer Virus?

by: rika, 6 pages

A computer virus is a piece of executable code with the unique ability to replicate. Like bio- logical viruses, computer viruses can spread quickly and are often difficult to eradicate. They

Ear Infections

by: rika, 1 pages

Common colds, allergies, or second-hand smoke cause fluid to build up in the ear. This fluid may become infected by germs (bacteria and viruses). Next to a cold, an ear infection is the most common ...

PEDIATRIC PHARYNGOTONSILLITIS (SORE THROAT)

by: shinta, -1 pages

This is a painful condition of the oropharynx associated with infection of the mucus membranes of the pharynx and the palatine tonsils. The peak prevalence is found in children less than 5 years.

Sore Throats : Causes and Cures

by: shinta, 4 pages

Sore throat is one symptom of an array of different medical disorders. Infections cause the majority of sore throats, and these are the sore throats that are contagious (can be passed from one ...

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