Entries Published On August, 2023
Complete Guide to Preventing Hepatitis A and B in Thailand
Planning to go to Thailand? Then you should pay attention to your personal hygiene and avoid sharing needles or any equipment used for piercings and tattoos to prevent getting hepatitis! Why the fuss about Hepatitis? Well, it is estimated that approximately 3.5 million people in Thailand suffer from Hepatitis B today and as early as …
Overview of HIV in Thailand
HIV is probably one of the deadliest diseases one can get. It is not treatable even with modern drugs and technology. Even worse, it is necessary to take prescribed medication for life. If not, the disease progresses and drastically decreases life expectancy. Here’s what you need to know about HIV in Thailand. Currently, about 560,000 …
What is the Zika Virus?
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus, and most people who are infected do not develop symptoms. However, those infected by the Zika virus are shown to have symptoms ranging from rashes, fevers, muscle and joint pain, malaise, headaches, and conjunctivitis, with an incubation period of 3-14 days. Although cases of the Zika virus have …
