Yolanda Smith

Feature Writer

B.Pharm.

Pharmacy

Yolanda graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of South Australia and has experience working in both Australia and Italy. She is passionate about how medicine, diet and lifestyle affect our health and enjoys helping people understand this. In her spare time she loves to explore the world and learn about new cultures and languages.

Articles from Yolanda

Rabies In Animals

Rabies is a viral disease that is transmitted between animals, most commonly through aggressive behavior such as biting.

20 Nov 2009

Rabies Epidemiology

Rabies is a viral disease that is transmitted to humans via animal contact, known as a zoonotic disease.

20 Nov 2009

Rabies Treatments

A suspected case of rabies should be treated as soon as possible, even if there aren’t any signs or symptoms of the disease yet. Shortly after suspected exposure to the rabies virus, patients should be vaccinated prophylactically to prevent the virus from infected the individual.

20 Nov 2009

Rabies Prevention

Rabies is a viral disease that leads to the death of approximately 55,000 deaths worldwide each year.

20 Nov 2009

Rabies Diagnosis

If there is a possibility that an individual has come into contact with the rabies virus, it is essential that they seek immediate medical attention.

20 Nov 2009

Rabies Symptoms

Rabies is a viral disease that occurs by transmission of the virus from animals to humans.

20 Nov 2009

Rabies Virology

Rabies is an infectious disease caused by a virus that is transmitted from infected animals to humans, also known as a zoonotic disease.

20 Nov 2009

What is Prader-Willi Syndrome?

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare disorder involving a sporadic genetic defect on chromosome 15.

18 Nov 2009

What is the Common Cold?

The common cold, also known as rhinopharyngitis, is a type of respiratory tract infection caused by a virus.

18 Nov 2009

What is Rubella?

Rubella, also known as German measles, is an acute viral infection that usually affects children and young adults. It is a contagious condition that can be transmitted between humans via airborne droplets when infected individuals cough or sneeze.

18 Nov 2009