Dr. Reckeweg R188

Introduction Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of mortality in the world, making it a global health concern1. It is a serious infection that affects your lungs by causing inflammation and fluid or pus accumulation in the alveoli (air sacs) of your lungs2. Bacterial pneumonia, especially from Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae type b, […]

Introduction HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection is a sexually transmitted infection commonly affecting both men and women. Some types of HPV are considered low-risk and may cause warts, while others are high-risk types and that can even lead to cancer. HPV is more often discussed in women due to the risk of cervical cancer. However, there […]

Introduction The typhoid infection has been increasing in India over the past few years, affecting around 10 million people in 20211. The infection is caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria that enters and spreads throughout your body when you consume contaminated food or water1,2. Some symptoms of typhoid, like fever, tiredness, and stomach pain, can […]

Introduction Are you wondering what is walking pneumonia? Walking pneumonia or atypical pneumonia is an infection of the lower respiratory tract1. This condition is generally a milder form of pneumonia where the patient may be well enough to walk around, that’s why it’s called “walking pneumonia2”. This type of pneumonia is usually acquired outside of […]

Introduction Diabetes is a growing health crisis, especially in India, where over 77 million adults live with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and nearly 25 million more are on the verge. Its consequences can be severe, ranging from heart attacks and strokes to nerve damage and vision loss1. With the rising burden of diabetes, medications […]

Introduction H1N1, also known as swine flu, is a type of influenza A virus that was identified in humans in 2009. It emerged as a result of a mix of genes from flu viruses found in North American swine, North American birds, humans, and Eurasian swine1. H1N1 causes respiratory illness by infecting the nose, […]