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A potentially serious infectious disease called TB (tuberculosis) primarily affects the lungs. Tiny droplets released into the air by sneezing and coughing is responsible for spreading the bacteria that cause tuberculosis from one individual to another. Tuberculosis infection, once rare in Cameroon has been on the rise in recent years, partly due to the advent … Read more
An important part of an effective response to epidemic hepatitis is diagnosis and testing of hepatitis infection. This is because it paves way to treatment and prevention services. Despite the great global disease burden of advances in treatment options and chronic viral hepatitis, most hepatitis B and/or C infected persons do not know they are … Read more
Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation. This condition can be caused by some medications, various health conditions, and alcohol consumption. However, the most common cause of hepatitis is viral infection. I’m the head of laboratory at bigmanlab and in this article, I will describe the different hepatitis types, the most common causes, symptoms, and how to … Read more
Vibrio cholerae causes an epidemic secretory diarrheal disease called cholera. In intestinal cells, adenylate cyclase is stimulated by a toxin released by Vibrio cholerae. Cholera is often rampant in people returning from a trip and is equally known as a disease of poverty. Large amounts (litres) of rice water stool is passed out by cholera … Read more
A disease caused by bacterial that is generally transmitted through contaminated water causes cholera. Serious dehydration and diarrhea are caused by cholera. Even in previously healthy people, cholera can be deadly within hours if left untreated. In industrialized countries, practical water treatment and modern sewage have eradicated cholera. In this article we will discuss cholera … Read more
Since HIV symptoms can take years to show up, the only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested for HIV. If you think you’ve HIV then you need to get tested. I am the head of medical laboratory at bigmanlab and in this article I’m going to be telling you about … Read more
A virus that reducing your ability to fight infections, damages the cells of your immune system and exposes you to everyday illnesses is called human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In this article we are going to be discussing about the HIV virus and our experiences with our patients at bigmanlab. A series of life-threatening diseases and … Read more
The trachomatis bacteria that causes chlamydia (an STI) can be detected using a chlamydia test. With the chlamydia you can find out if you are infected with the chlamydia bacteria. In this article I will be talking about how the chlamydia diagnostic test is done at bigmanlab and the prescriptions recommend for chlamydia treatment. At … Read more
Sexually active people can get chlamydia, a common and treatable sexually transmitted disease (STD). This article by our health experts will answer the most frequently asked questions about chlamydia Symptoms and causes. What about chlamydia? Chlamydia is a familiar sexually transmitted disease that causes infections in both women and men. This can permanently damage the … Read more
Laboratory analysis of a swab taken from a potentially infected area (throat, urethra, or vagina, for example) or a urine sample is the basis of gonorrhea diagnosis. Bigmanlab also has kits you can use to self-test at home if you prefer to treat yourself or can’t see a doctor. It is important to see a … Read more