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...

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: Causes, Risks & Prevention

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a rare and severe viral respiratory infection. It starts with flu-like symptoms like fever and body aches and progresses into...

Q Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Explained

"Query fever" or "Q fever" is a rare bacterial infection caused by Coxiella burnetii that generally causes flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, fatigue, headaches, etc.)...

Cryptosporidiosis: Understanding the Causes & Prevention

What is Cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis, commonly referred to as "crypto," is a parasitic infection caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. It spreads through the fecal-oral route and...

Hookworm Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention

What is Hookworm Infection? Hookworm infection is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms that belong to the Ancylostoma and Necator genera. These worms are soil-transmitted...

Rift Valley Fever: Understanding Its Impact & Prevention

What is Rift Valley Fever? Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes febrile or hemorrhagic illness in ruminants and humans. RVF...