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Infectious Diseases

Necrotizing Fasciitis: The Fast-Spreading Flesh Infection

Necrotizing Fasciitis is a severe infection in your skin and soft tissues that occurs due to the introduction of bacteria into your skin. It spreads very quickly and aggressively...

Chikungunya: Understanding Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. It is a major health concern in...

Human Metapneumovirus: A Closer Look at a Respiratory Virus

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a pathogenic organism that targets your whole respiratory tract. This pathogen is more prevalent...

Trachoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment for Eye Health

Trachoma is a contagious eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis that causes visual impairment and blindness....

Actinomycosis: The Pus Draining Malady

Actinomycosis is a rare, granulomatous infection of the skin characterized by the formation of multiple pus-filled abscesses (or...

Necrotizing Fasciitis: The Fast-Spreading Flesh Infection

Necrotizing Fasciitis is a severe infection in your skin and soft tissues that occurs due to the introduction of bacteria into your skin. It...

Chikungunya: Understanding Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. It is a major health concern in several parts of the world, including...

Human Metapneumovirus: A Closer Look at a Respiratory Virus

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a pathogenic organism that targets your whole respiratory tract. This pathogen is more prevalent in the pediatric population but can...

Trachoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment for Eye Health

Trachoma is a contagious eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis that causes visual impairment and blindness. It affects the eye's conjunctiva, causing...

Actinomycosis: The Pus Draining Malady

Actinomycosis is a rare, granulomatous infection of the skin characterized by the formation of multiple pus-filled abscesses (or bumps) in different body regions. The...