diseases fact file

pneumonia

• description: inflammatory lung condition, often caused by infections.
• symptoms: cough, fever, shortness of breath, chest pain.
• treatment: antibiotics for bacterial cases, antivirals for viral cases, supportive care.

rabies

• description: viral disease affecting the nervous system, transmitted through animal bites or scratches.
• symptoms: fever, headache, hydrophobia, muscle weakness, confusion.
• treatment: post-exposure prophylaxis (pep) with rabies vaccinations, supportive care.

gout

• description: arthritis caused by urate crystal accumulation in joints.
• symptoms: severe joint pain, swelling, limited mobility.
• treatment: medications (nsaids, colchicine, corticosteroids), uric acid-lowering drugs, lifestyle changes.

malaria

• description: mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by plasmodium parasites.
• symptoms: fever, chills, headache, fatigue, nausea, anemia.
• treatment: antimalarial medications, supportive care in severe cases.

rinderpest

• description: highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals.
• symptoms: fever, nasal and ocular discharge, oral ulcers, diarrhea, dehydration.
• treatment: no specific treatment; prevention through vaccination.