Boils on Face Boils affect people of all ages and conditions, including young children. If a child is affected by a boil near the nose or mouth area, consult their pediatrician as these types of infections can lead to blood poisoning which can potentially affect the child’s brain. The doctor can check and treat the […]
What Are Microorganisms? Microorganisms (Latin micro = small) are living beings so small (< 40 µm or 0.04 mm) that they are not visible by the naked eye. Microorganisms related to human health include certain bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Synonyms: microbes, germs, bugs. Types of Microorganisms Microorganisms can be, according to their characteristics, divided into several groups: bacteria, viruses, certain fungi, and parasites pathogenic […]
Human Intestinal Worms – Symptoms, Pictures, Treatment What Are Intestinal Worms (Helminths)? Human intestinal worms are parasites that live in the human intestine, eat bowel content, or suck blood from the intestinal wall. Intestinal worms may cause a severe, life-threatening infection, predominantly in children in tropical and subtropical areas where people often defecate on the […]