Many similarities exist between bacterial and viral infections.  They may present with symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, fever, any form of inflammation, vomiting, diarrhea.  These manifestations are some of the ways wherein an individual’s immune system is trying to get rid of the infectious organism.  The infections caused by both microbes (bacteria and virus) can […]

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, which are two oval tissue lumps at the back of the throat. The Tonsils are the immune system’s first line of defense against viruses and bacteria. It may occur in both children and adults.  It is often caused by viruses (70%), but bacterial infections can also occur. Complications […]

Not all blood types can be transferred to one person. It is important to know what your blood type is and what you can do if you need a transfusion.  Blood Type Donation 101:  There are four blood types according to the ABO blood group system. These are Type A, B, AB and O. The […]

Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature in the spine. It is often diagnosed in adolescents since it’s the time when the growth spurt happens. Most of the cases are mild, but some curves may worsen as children grow. While scoliosis can occur in people with certain conditions, the cause of most childhood cases is unknown.   […]

Many areas in the Philippines are targeted by mosquitoes, especially those surrounded by still water or stagnant water. Coincidentally, some of the mosquitoes in our country carry dangerous diseases. Dengue is one of the main diseases they cause. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is endemic in 100 countries, commonly in Tropical and Sub-tropical […]