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...

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...

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...