Shigellosis: How It Spreads & Ways to Prevent It
Shigellosis is an acute infection of the gut that is also known as bacillary dysentery. A bacteria known as Shigella causes this infection. Its...
Melioidosis: How It Spreads & Ways to Stay Safe
Melioidosis, or Whitmore's disease, is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by the gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is found in soil and water in...
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: How to Stay Protected!
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infectious illness caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and carried by ticks. The disease starts with generalized flu-like...
Trench Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Trench fever is a bacterial infection caused by Bartonella quintana and carried by the human head and body louse. It is marked by fever,...
Fulminant Hepatic Failure: What You Need to Know
Fulminant hepatic failure or FHF is a serious condition in which your liver suddenly shuts down, without any history of liver disease.
Leprosy: Understanding a Stigmatized Disease
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a long-term infectious disease that primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucosal surfaces of the upper...
