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...

Schistosomiasis: Understanding Causes, Symptoms & Prevention

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a parasitic disease caused by blood flukes from the Schistosoma genus. These parasites develop in freshwater snails and...

Ascariasis: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Explained

Ascariasis is a helminthic parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. The pathogenic worm affects the small intestine and may lead to symptoms...

Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Understanding Its Impact

Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (HRSV) is a common viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system, particularly in infants and young children. HRSV is...

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...

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 by the protozoan Trypanosoma brucei (Gambian...