Encephalitis (Brain Inflammation) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Encephalitis (Brain Inflammation) is a condition involving inflammation of the brain parenchyma (tissue). Encephalitis can be caused by a variety of...

The video explains the different defense mechanisms that plants use to protect themselves from various threats, including pathogens and herbivores. The mechanisms include physical barriers like cell walls and waxy cuticles, chemical...

Lesson on onychomycosis. Onychomycosis is an infection of a nail by fungi known as dermatophytes. These fungi invade and consume the nail, leading to characteristic nail symptoms. Treatment involves either topical antifungals or oral...

One argument we continue to hear about the reaction to Covid-19 is that “it’s just another flu”, and that we can move forward with life as usual, much like we move forward with life during flu season. While we wish that were true, it...

This video is answering the question of how does the immune system react when I am unwell.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a condition involving debilitating fatigue that is accompanied by a variety of symptoms that become worse after exertion. These symptoms severely disrupt a patient's life. Furthermore, the fatigue...

n this video, we will discuss the basic idea of herd immunity and what it means. Then, we will discuss the basic idea of a pathogen's basic reproduction number (R0) and how to predict the number of individuals who require immunization to...

This video discusses the common sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia, including its potential effects on the body, symptoms, testing, and treatment. It also emphasizes the importance of safe sex practices and accurate testing to...

This nugget describes common viral diseases in detail with respect to their causative agents, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and methods of prevention.

This video discusses the five major groups of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses. It provides examples of diseases caused by each group and emphasizes the importance of prevention and treatment measures....

Onychogryphosis (Thickened, Yellow Nails) | Causes, Associated Conditions, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Onychogryphosis is a relatively common nail disorder involving abnormally thickened growth, curvature,...

This is a love story behind one of the most important medical inventions ever made - the rubber gloves.

There's a flu shot for the flu. But what about colds? Does anything work? Let's find out. .

The COVID-19 coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, targets human cells with ACE2 receptors, which are found in the respiratory system. The immune response can trigger potentially deadly inflammations and the virus can spread from the lungs to...

We've covered the five major classes of phylum Cnidaria, but there are actually two more minor ones that deserve a brief investigation. These are Myxozoa, and Polypodiozoa. These classes contain tiny parasitic species that have...

Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis) is the most common nail issue that presents to the clinic. In this lesson, we discuss the...

Giardiasis (Beaver Fever) | Infection Sources, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Giardiasis (also known as Beaver Fever) is a gastrointestinal condition caused by infection with the protozoal...

Lesson on schistosomiasis (bilharziasis): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment. Schistosomiasis is caused by parasitic blood flukes from the genus schistosoma. Schistosoma cercariae penetrate human skin and enter the bloodstream of the...

Lesson on Toxoplasmosis: Acquired vs Congenital, signs and symptoms, how to diagnose and what can be used to treat it. Toxoplasmosis is caused by an infection with the protozoa toxoplasma gondii, which resides in hosts including cats and...

3 Parasitic Infections From Fish (Diphyllobothriasis, Clonorchiasis, Anisakiasis)



Many fish species act as intermediate hosts for a variety of parasite species. In the event that a human ingests contaminated uncooked or...

Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur



Acute pyelonephritis (also known as a kidney infection) is a bacterial infection of the kidney that causes inflammation of the kidney. It is often a...

Epididymitis (Scrotal Pain) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur



Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis (which is a tubular structure on the posterior testis responsible for maturation and storage of sperm)...

Leukocytes or White Blood cells are very important cells in your blood. They function primarily as the defenders of the body, protecting your body when things go wrong or when foreign invaders like bacteria or parasites try to cause...

You’re infected. Something harmful is in your body and you gotta get rid of it. In this video, I’m gonna talk about four ways your immune system attacks everything.