Tag: viral infection


Borna Disease: The Hidden Virus Altering Human Behavior

Borna Disease: The Hidden Virus Altering Human Behavior

Introduction to Borna Disease (BD) Borna disease (BD) represents a critical infectious neurological disorder rooted in the presence of the Borna disease virus (BDV). This affliction is principally characterized by profound behavioral alterations and a spectrum of other debilitating neuropsychiatric symptoms, manifesting acutely or chronically depending on the host species and the stage of infection. […]

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Psychosomatic Health: Why Your Mind Matters When You're Ill

Psychosomatic Health: Why Your Mind Matters When You’re Ill

Introduction and Definition of the Common Cold The common cold, medically referred to as acute viral rhinopharyngitis or nasopharyngitis, is an exceedingly prevalent infectious disease of the upper respiratory system. It is defined specifically as a mild, self-limiting infection that primarily affects the nasal passages, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. Characterized universally by symptoms such as […]

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Psychological Resilience: Overcoming the Polio Legacy

Psychological Resilience: Overcoming the Polio Legacy

Definition and Historical Context Poliomyelitis, commonly referred to as polio or historically as infantile paralysis, is an acute, infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, a member of the Picornaviridae family. This viral infection primarily targets the central nervous system, leading to an inflammatory process that can result in motor neuron destruction. While the majority of […]

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Psychosomatic Health: How Stress Impacts Your Pancreas

Psychosomatic Health: How Stress Impacts Your Pancreas

Introduction and Defining Pancreatitis Pancreatitis is formally defined as the inflammation of the pancreas, a vital organ situated behind the stomach that plays crucial roles in both the endocrine system (producing insulin) and the exocrine system (producing digestive enzymes). This inflammatory process is characterized clinically by a sudden onset of serious and intensely severe abdominal […]

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