Infectious Diseases

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...