Measles is common in childhood, with more than 90% of infants and children infected by 12 years of age. Measles is among the most readily transmitted of all infectious diseases. Measles is due to a virus that is easily spread, known as the 'paramyxo' virus. Measles can also be passed by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected persons or objects contaminated with the measles virus.
Mumps is a contagious viral infection spread by droplet infection. This typically causes enlargement of one or more of the salivary glands. These glands are located on either side of the face, below the ears. A virus known as a Paramyxovirus causes mumps. It is transmitted mainly by infected saliva. The saliva is infectious for approximately six days prior to the onset of swelling of the salivary glands in the cheeks called the parotid glands.
Dyslexia is defined as an unexpected difficulty learning to read despite intelligence, motivation, and educational opportunities. It is a disorder that affects millions of people all around the world. The world Dyslexia -'Dys' Means "difficulty" and 'lexia' means "Words" essentially gives one the definition of what dyslexia is in a nut shell - " A person with difficulty in words".
Phimosis is the inability to retract the prepuce (foreskin) of penis over the shaft due to a narrow opening. Phimosis is usually caused by thickening and repeated inflammation of the foreskin. Once this happens the foreskin fails to retract over the glans. In acquired phimosis there is chronic inflammation of the tip of the penis and prepuce (fore skin). In congenital causes it is present since birth.
Asthma is a condition that affects airways the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. In children with asthma, airways are swollen and inflamed. When these inflamed airways come into contact with an asthma trigger, symptoms of asthma appear. Doctors often use the words mild, moderate and severe to describe asthma.
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