Symptoms of Marburg virus

Marburg and Ebola viruses are considered to be zoonotic infections (transmitted to humans from life cycles in other animals). Although it is unclear as to which animals contain both Marburg and Ebola, it is thought that both may be transmitted to humans from monkeys and bats.

Humans may contract these viruses from other animals by eating them or by contamination of animal body fluids, human-to-human transfer occurs by direct contact with an infected person's bodily fluids for example, saliva, tears, excretions, vomitus, and blood.

The Marburg viruses are not thought to be spread by air droplets. The symptoms of Marburg virus infection usually come on suddenly after an incubation period of about five to ten days. Early symptoms are fever, headache and muscle aches.

Other symptoms are: rash on the chest, back, and stomach in some individuals. Others are: nausea, vomiting, chest pain, sore throat, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Symptoms continue and can become severe; they include: jaundice, pancreatic inflammation, severe weight loss, delirium, liver failure, massive hemorrhaging with organ dysfunction.

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Benznidazole drug for treating American trypanosomiasis

Benznidazole belongs to a group of medicines called antiprotozoals. It is used to treat an infection called American trypanosomiasis.
Benznidazole works by killing the protozoa.

Take the medicine with meals, after breakfast and after supper, to decrease the chance of stomach upset. If you get an upset stomach (diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting) and it continues, check with your doctor.

Although rare, Benznidazole can lower the number of white blood cells in the blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting.

Common side effects of this drug are-
Convulsions (seizures); numbness, tingling pain, or weakness in hands or feet; reddish discoloration of skin,
fever or chills; pinpoint red spots on skin; skin rash; sore throat; unusual bleeding or bruising.

Other side effects are- abdominal or stomach pain; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting, confusion; dizziness; headache; restlessness; temporary loss of memory; trouble in sleeping; difficulty concentrating; unusual tiredness and fatigue.
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Cure for tonsil stones

Tonsil stones are hard deposits form on the the tonsils, in the back of the throat. It is called tonsilloliths.

The deposits are made from calcium salts, bacteria and mucus which can collect on the soft tissue of the tonsils.

If tonsil stones get too big, they can cause difficulty swallowing and can even cause a sore throat.

Tonsils may cause bad breadth,
Tonsil stones consisting of partially calcified debris and rich in anaerobic bacteria, may develop in tonsillar crypts, and be released into the oral cavity.

Good oral hygiene can prevent tonsil stones from forming. Size and shape of
tonsils, having overactive salivary glands, sinus and bacteria infections can increase the risk of developing tonsil stones.

 Apple cider vinegar could help relieve some symptoms of indigestion.