Dirty rat fever

Article Abstract:

Leptospirosis, or Weil's Disease, caused by an infection of leptospires, a micro-organism that normally reside in the kidney's of rats and enters the environment through the passing of urine by infected rats. Leptospires travel though the bloodstream and settle in the liver and kidneys where they rapidly multiply and cause damage, including malfunctioning of the liver, which can be fatal. Humans become exposed to leptospires through prolonged contact with contaminated water. Humans most likely to come into contact with leptospires are those partaking in water sports such as waterskiing and canoeing. In order to prevent leptospirosis, people partaking in water sports should wear a wet suit and goggles, be careful about cuts and abrasions, and get medical attention if they come down with maladies that seem like the flu: headaches, muscle aches, and fever.

Rats, Pathogenic microorganisms, Animal carriers of disease, Leptospirosis, Rats as carriers of disease, Weil's disease

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Cultural remedies

Article Abstract:

The practice of medicine in the European Community may never be 'harmonized' due to numerous cultural differences. Health attitudes in many countries are still largely influenced by myth and superstition despite the many scientific advances that have already been achieved. For instance, the Spanish, the French, and the Italians tend to rely on tonics, vitamins, and long holidays to stay healthy. The Germans, who consider the heart as the seat of emotions, are likely to consume an amount of heart drugs six times as much as what the Dutch would take. The British, on the other hand, are empiricists and consider experience to be more important than theory. Europe may achieve closer economic union, but cultural barriers are likely to persist.

Health aspects, Europe, Medicine, Medical care, Practice, Medical practice

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