Our central nervous system is actually very strong in resisting the attack of pathogenic germs that cause brain infections. However, this area can also be very vulnerable when germs finally manage to penetrate their defense mechanisms and infection begins. The central nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve which control the thought processes, movements, and sensations throughout the body. Your central nervous system is protected by the skull, spine, meninges (membranes of the brain), and filtering the blood brain barrier (blood brain barrier) in charge of blocking certain substances from being carried into the brain tissue or spine, causing brain infections. However, the central nervous system actually does not have enough antibodies to fight germs and prevent brain infections, compared to other areas of your body. This is why once pathogenic germs (disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi) manage to penetrate the def...
Itching can occur anywhere, no exception in the soles of your feet. The feet are very prone to itching because some people often let their feet sweat, and use various types of footwear. In addition, several things that can cause itching in the soles of the feet such as fungal infections in the feet or tinea pedis (athlete's foot), humidity, the environment that causes dry skin, bacteria, viruses, insect bites, scabies or mite infections, and others. In the medical world, itchiness that irritates and makes someone want to scratch it is known as pruritus. Itching in the soles of the feet can not be considered trivial, because it can interfere with your daily activities. Itching is often a symptom of certain diseases, but if left untreated or if itching is often scratched it can cause secondary infections due to scratching wounds. This Causes Itching on the Feet Itching on the soles of the feet can be caused by several things, including: Fungal infections of the feet or tinea p...