Infectious Diseases

Rat Bite Fever: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

Rat Bite Fever (RBF), also known as Epidemic Arthritic Erythema, is a rare bacterial infection transmitted to humans by contact with rats (via bites, scratches, body fluid/secretion exchange, etc.). Although...

Rat Bite Fever: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

Rat Bite Fever (RBF), also known as Epidemic Arthritic Erythema, is a rare bacterial infection transmitted to humans by contact with rats (via bites, scratches,...

Molluscum Contagiosum: Causes, Treatment & Prevention Tips

Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral skin condition in which there is the formation of multiple raised, smooth, pearl-like bumps (papules) on the skin. These...

Babesiosis: Understanding the Tick-Borne Disease

Babesiosis is an acute health-threatening parasitic disease that targets the red blood cells. It is caused by intraerythrocytic parasites belonging to the Babesia genus....

Brucellosis: Understanding the Disease and Its Impact

Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection that was historically known as Mediterranean fever. Over time, it has been associated with various regional names, including Maltese...

Onchocerciasis: Understanding the Disease and Its Impact

River blindness or Onchocerciasis is a parasitic infection caused by the worm Onchocera volvulus that causes skin and vision problems. The parasite spreads to...

Cowpox: Symptoms, Transmission & How to Stay Protected

Cowpox, sometimes referred to as catpox, is a rare zoonotic viral infection that primarily affects the skin, causing large blisters and swollen lymph nodes....