A monocyte is a white blood cell (a component of the immune system) which are considered to be the bodies second line of defense against infection. They are very helpful in cases of severe infection as they help to fight off invading pathogens and are produced in the bone marrow by stem cells and stored […]

Warts are a common skin condition for many individuals, especially children and they are caused by the Papilloma viruses. Many warts will appear and disappear by themselves within 6 months – 3 years without any treatment. THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF WARTS, SOME OF THEM ARE: Common warts (Verucca vulgaris) occur on the hands, knees, […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS is a condition many people suffer from when convalescing from chronic illnesses (bacterial infections and virus’).  It involves constant, extreme, disabling fatigue which is not relieved by bed rest.  The flu-like symptoms may continue on for many years in some individuals and is likened to an autoimmune condition. Symptoms experienced by many alongside […]

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 is a virus characterized by cold sores, usually on and around the lips, it appears as single or multiple clusters of small blisters filled with a clear fluid. These blisters eventually burst, leaving small, painful ulcers that heal in around 10 – 21 days. This phase of the virus is […]

Genital warts occur in or around the vagina, penis or rectum. They grow rapidly and may develop stalks and multiple genital warts often grow in the same area. They are caused by the Human papilloma virus(HPV) which is often sexually transmitted and generally appear 6 months after infection. Please seek treatment by a Health care […]