what is the effect of greenhouse effect on tropical diseases?

EFFECT OF GREENHOUSE EFFECT ON CLIMATIC CONDITIONS,WATER SCARCITY,BIO DIVERSITY AND TROPICAL DISEASES.

Why did my tropical fish die?

I have kept tropical fish for a few years with no problems.All my fish were healthy until a few weeks ago i brought some new white gravel,which i rinsed well, although when i put water in my tank it did give the water a white tinge, which cleared in a few hours.I also brought a couple of new fish, from a pet shop i always use. my fish have all died gradually since, apart from 1 zebra danio. The dead fish all went a white colour, even my silver shark. (which was very big) I am gutted. was it the gravel? or maybe the new fish i got had a disease?

Why is it important for virologists to study life forms in tropical rain forests?

Why is it important for virologists to study life forms in tropical rain forests?

How might viruses be able to cure some diseases?

Help me decide. What should I have cold water or tropical fish?

For some years I had a number of fancy gold fish in a big 4 foot tank, then a month ago they all died from a horrible disease. I cleaned and emptied the tank and have now set up up again. Waiting for the bacteria bed to develope. But can’t decided cold or tropical? suggestions needed.

Australian water plants in tropical fish tank?

Does anyone know if I have collected some plants from my local pond if I can add them to my tropical fish tank? I have heard native fish harbour diseases which will kill my tropical fish eg. by spread of water or plants

Is my tropical fish aquarium infected with disease?

First off, tank is well maintained. Frequent 20-30% water changes. All testing on water has been negative to the likes of the Ph, nitrates ammonia, etc. Change of filters every three or for weeks.

Seems as though none of my fish are living more than a day or two after being introduced to the tank. I've noticed most (if not all) fish are getting barely noticeable cotton like substance on their skin and fins.

Anyone have recommendation as to what kind of disease this might be. Is it bacterial or fungus?

Can you recommend the right product for treatment?

Discuss please.

Global Warming And Vector-Borne Disease: Is Warmer Sicker?

One of the scarier claims made by supporters of an international climate treaty is that global warming will spawn epidemics of deadly "tropical diseases" – malaria, dengue fever, Yellow fever – not only in countries where such scourges are already entrenched but in North America and Western Europe as well. Many prominent individuals in government, academia, and media embrace the "warmer is sicker" hypothesis. Indeed, some claim the expansion of disease vectors due to global warming is already under way.

http://www.cei.org/gencon/014,01520.cfm

Why is there no cure for sickle cell anaemia? A genetic disease?

Sickle anaemia is a tropical disease and lots of people die of it in africa especially during childbirth. The red cells in the body are shaped like a sickle and the patients' body produces a lot of white blood cell and because the red blood cells are not normal they clogged together and causes bone pain especially in the joints because there is less oxygen produced in the body

My tank had Neon Tetra Disease – all my fish are now dead. How do I sterilize my tank and how do I sterilize ?

My tropical fish tank was infected by Neon Tetra disease, all my fish have died. Apparently the spores can live in the water without a host. How can I sterilize my tank, ornamnets, bog wood, thermostat etc., before starting again?
Also is there anyway to sterilize my weed and gravel or do I have to replace the lot.

Chronic tropical diseases?

When I was teaching in St. Thomas USVI in 1994, I started getting these mysterious fevers.

It would start with my fingers, toes, and nose becoming ice cold (so much so that my nails would turn blue) as my fever would climb to dangerous levels. I would have such serious chills I couldn't do anything, and sometimes all the shaking made me lose my lunch.

Ibuprofen and acetaminophen would bring the fever down and then I'd be right as rain for a few weeks, a month or two, then the same thing would happen.

This has been happening to me five or six times a year ever since, most recently on my return from New Delhi India yesterday. Now, the fever breaks and comes back in an hour or two which is something new.

My question is this: is it possible I picked up something in St. Thomas that I've never completely shaken – some kind of chronic tropical disease?

I'm going to the doctor this afternoon, but would like some non GP opinions.

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