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Infectious Diseases

Breaking down HIV rash: what you need to know?

What is an HIV Rash? HIV is a virus that attacks and weakens the host’s immune system. If untreated, it can lead to AIDs (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Most people with...

Trypanosomiasis: Key Facts About This Parasitic Disease

 Trypanosomiasis, or Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as the African sleeping sickness /Sleeping sickness, is a parasitic, infectious disease caused...

Powassan Virus: Understanding the Risks & Symptoms

Powassan Virus (POWV) is a Flavivirus (a family of RNA viruses known for causing diseases like dengue, yellow...

West Nile Virus Rash: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Tips

West Nile virus (WNV) rash is a dermatological manifestation seen in some individuals infected with the West Nile...

Pinworm Infection: Signs, Prevention & How to Get Rid of It

Pinworm Infection, also known as Enterobiasis or Oxyuriasis, is one of the most common intestinal parasitic infections worldwide....

Viral Meningitis: Symptoms, Treatment & Vaccination

Viral Meningitis is a type of Meningitis that primarily results from viral infections. It often begins suddenly with symptoms like fever, headache, light sensitivity,...

Understanding Mumps Rash: Symptoms, Causes, and Care

Mumps is a viral illness that typically impacts the parotid glands located bilaterally on the face. The parotid glands produce saliva and can cause...

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...