Meningitis: time to panic?

Article Abstract:

A rise in the number of reported cases of meningococcal meningitis and related septicaemia cases during the early part of 1999 has alarmed UK health authorities and the press, although the increase could be put down more more effective methods of reporting. Parents appear to be extremely worried about meningitis, fueled partly by press reaction to the disease. Up to 623 cases of meningococcal infection were reported between January and February 1999, compared with 342 cases during the same period in 1998.

Statistics, Meningitis, Meningococcal infections

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Smoke signals

Article Abstract:

Women are at greater risk of taking up smoking at a young age because of the falsely attributed glamour which is attached to the habit, according to researchers. Low self-esteem and a desire to fit in with other people puts greater pressures on young girls to start smoking, with the majority of women smokers having taken up the habit during their teenage years. The government needs to encourage positive role models who have influence over younger people.

Psychological aspects, Smoking and women, Women smokers

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Sexual parasites

Article Abstract:

Parasites can cause several infections of the genital region, namely scabies, public lice and mites. The main symptoms of sexually transmitted parasites is itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin for laying eggs or feeding from blood. Topical treatment is the best course of action to take for infections which are usually transmitted through sexual activities. All sexual contacts must be informed if a person is found to have parasites.

Analysis, Ectoparasitic infestations

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