Coronavirus infection cases have surged in South Korea, with more than half linked to a religious cult whose secretive nature is said to have helped the virus spread undetected. <br/>

Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) is a renal condition involving inflammation of the kidney (nephron) often due to immunological...

Lesson on sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a group of heritable blood disorders with characteristic sickle-cell shaped red blood cells. Sickle cell disease leads to chronic, compensated hemolytic anemia with vaso-occlusion...

Yesterday evening the UK Government announced that the Coronavirus lockdown would be continuing for another 3 weeks. This isn't all that surprising but in today's video we discuss the extension and find out why the UK will continue to be...

In this video, the concept of the chain of infection is explained, highlighting how germs spread from various sources to infect new hosts. It explores the different modes of transmission, including person-to-person contact, indirect...

Rotavirus | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Rotavirus is a double-stranded RNA virus that is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in children. There are several risk factors for getting...

In this video, we explore the concept of breakthrough infections in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how vaccines work to strengthen the immune system's response to the virus, the effectiveness of COVID vaccines in...

This video provides an overview of pathogens, which are disease-causing organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists. It explains how these pathogens are transmitted from person to person through water, oral transmission,...

This human body video lesson is all about our immune system and how it keeps us healthy. Students will love this engaging and interactive video.This video serves as a great introduction or review video for your learners.

We are probably familiar with herpes as a sexually transmitted disease, but we want to know as much as we can about this virus and the things it can do. What is the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2? How does viral transmission work?...

As countries begin to get to grips with COVID, there's one thing that no-one wants, a second wave of infections. In this video, we explain what a coronavirus second wave, how it can be avoided and why the UK government seems to believe...

Lesson on Carbapenem Antibiotics. Carbapenem antibiotics all have the suffix -penem. Carbapenems are always used parenterally and have a very broad spectrum of activity, especially with gram negative bacteria. Carbapenems have a similar...

People are living longer and they desire to live as independently as possible in their senior years. But, independent lifestyles come with risks, such as debilitating falls and deteriorating health resulting from...

The video is a lecture presentation on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The speaker defines what STIs are, including common examples like gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. The speaker explains how HIV is spread from person to person...

This video explains the concept of the SED curve, also known as an epidemic curve, and why it is important to flatten it. The video also mentions the impact of COVID-19 on Singapore's economy and the cautious approach being taken in...

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...

PCR tests for Covid-19 are pretty accurate. But they're often very slow and they can be hard to get. Results sometimes aren't available in time to be useful. Faster tests can be less accurate. As we try to reopen schools and businesses...

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...

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...

Taiwan on Monday, May 17 announced 333 local COVID-19 infections, a new single-day record since the start of the pandemic, according to Taiwan News.

It's time to start going through a variety of common viruses, so let's start with the most common one of them all, the one that most often causes the common cold. It's called Rhinovirus, and it is a member of the picornavirus family....

What is Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN)? PAN is a vasculitis condition involving medium-sized vessels that leads to systemic symptoms involving a variety of organs and organ systems. These symptoms include constitutional symptoms, muscle...

Syracuse University chemical engineer Dacheng Ren is leading a multidisciplinary team studying biofilms, which are colonies of microbes, such as bacteria, that grow together in a matrix produced by the cells themselves....

The video discusses the link between disease and human health, defining and classifying diseases into categories based on onset, transmission, and duration. It also highlights the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle to prevent...