Damaris Mutai
Medical Parasitologist
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Best Toileting Positions and Habits for Constipation Relief
Have constipation issues? Don’t fret… The problem could be your toileting position and habits. We have all been there at some point in our lives: -pushing stool while constipated, feelings of incomplete fecal evacuation, the unsatisfying sight of pebble-like stool in our toilet bowls, or blood in stool- only to name a few. In…
Period Stigma
Period stigma or menstruation stigma is a major problem that adolescent girls and women face during their menstruation or ‘That Time of the Month.’ They may feel uncomfortable or afraid to discuss being on their periods or issues affecting them while on their menstrual cycles. A little flashback? Issues pertaining to period stigma take me…
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum or peripartum depression is a type of depression that mothers may experience after childbirth. WHO (2009) defines postpartum depression as a mild mental and behavioral disorder that begins 6 weeks after delivery. It not only affects mothers but also fathers. According to the CDC, 1 in every 10 women may experience postpartum depression…
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis At A Glance
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an infection of the skin that is caused by more than 20 species of Leishmania protozoans. It is spread to humans and animals through a bite from an infected female sandfly. It causes painless skin lesions at the site of the sand fly bite. The lesions are often uncomplicated or self-limiting;…
Top 7 Health Benefits of Bananas
Bananas are one of the most popular nutritious tropical fruits that are consumed globally. They are rich in potassium, fiber, and other minerals that provide the body with diverse health benefits. Bananas were first referred to as a ‘superfood’ in the early 20th century following its endorsement by the American Medical Association(AMA). Apart from AMA’s…
Malaria Terminologies: Demystifying Malaria Medical Terms in The Healthcare Industry
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease widely known for its devastating health impacts globally. Despite its popularity in the health industry, many people aren’t familiar with the medical terminologies related to the disease. There are several malaria terminologies that you need to know before visiting any hospital. Or else it could be a great challenge…
Malaria Treatments
Probably you have heard that malaria is a life-threatening disease responsible for thousands of deaths globally each year, right? Also, If you are from sub-Saharan Africa or other tropical regions where malaria is prevalent like Cambodia, news reports on malaria epidemics, outbreaks, and resurgence aren’t new to you. Malaria is a deadly yet preventable infectious…
Schistosoma haematobium: Understanding The Disease It Causes
Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium) is one of the blood flukes or flatworms responsible for causing urogenital schistosomiasis. This is a parasitic disease that affects the urinary tract system and the reproductive organs of men and women. The predilection sites of S. haematobium in the urinary tract system include the urinary bladder, ureters and the…
Parasitic Zoonoses: What Are They?
Parasitic zoonoses or zoonotic diseases are the type of infectious parasitic diseases and infections that are spread between animals and man. The World Health Organization (1951) zoonosis definition states that they are “diseases and infections that are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man.” According to the Centers for Disease Control report, more than 60%…
Everything You Need to Know about Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is one of the neglected or ‘ forgotten’ parasitic infections that affect many people worldwide. It does not discriminate. In the US, for instance, it is the major cause of food-borne illnesses requiring hospitalization. The infection affects people of all ages regardless of their age, sex, or immunity status. Expectant mothers, cat owners,…