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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...

Actinomycosis: The Pus Draining Malady

Actinomycosis is a rare, granulomatous infection of the skin characterized by the formation of multiple pus-filled abscesses (or bumps) in different body regions. The...