From January to June of 2021, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reported a spike in leptospirosis cases compared to the same time in 2020 (589 compared to 520)
Microbes
Microbes in Health and Disease
Introduction to the YHF Microbe Section This section will provide more specific information on bacteria, yeast, fungi, and protozoa. Dr. Cirino will include cases reports, photos, and articles. Have a look around from the menu bar - just look for the world with a mask icon for the infectious diseases topics. Did you know that … Continue reading Microbes in Health and Disease
The Microbiome: Unlocking the Key to Health
What is the microbiome? The word microbiome describes the trillions of viruses, fungi, and bacteria that live on or within the human body in various habitats such as the skin, mouth, colon and vagina. Each site has characteristics, including pH, water and oxygen content, temperature, and chemical metabolites, that favor certain bacteria over others. Our normal … Continue reading The Microbiome: Unlocking the Key to Health
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