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Infectious Diseases

Onchocerciasis: Understanding the Disease and Its Impact

River blindness or Onchocerciasis is a parasitic infection caused by the worm Onchocera volvulus that causes skin and vision problems. The parasite spreads to humans through an infected blackfly's...

Cowpox: Symptoms, Transmission & How to Stay Protected

Cowpox, sometimes referred to as catpox, is a rare zoonotic viral infection that primarily affects the skin, causing...

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...

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...

Cryptosporidiosis: Understanding the Causes & Prevention

What is Cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis, commonly referred to as "crypto," is a parasitic infection caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. It...

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...

Powassan Virus: Understanding the Risks & Symptoms

Powassan Virus (POWV) is a Flavivirus (a family of RNA viruses known for causing diseases like dengue, yellow fever, hepatitis C, etc.) transmitted by...

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 virus, which is transmitted primarily through...

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. It mostly affects children, although it...

Amoebiasis: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Essentials

Amoebic Dysentery or Amoebiasis is a parasitic infection that causes diarrhea and abdominal cramping. The causative agent for amoebiasis is Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoal...