Ergotism is a serious medical condition caused by the consumption of toxic alkaloids produced by the fungus Claviceps purpurea. This fungus infects cereal grains, particularly rye, and produces compounds...
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...
"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.)...
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...
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...
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...