Buruli ulcer is a serious skin infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium ulcerans. It begins slowly with a painless swelling or lump on the skin, which can gradually turn...
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...
Chilblains, also known as Pernio, is an inflammatory skin condition triggered by prolonged exposure to cold, damp conditions. It is derived from two old...
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...
Anthrax is a severe infectious disease. The bacteria Bacillus anthracis causes this disorder. B. anthracis is a small, encapsulated, facultatively anaerobic or aerobic, gram-positive,...
Rickettsialpox is a rare, self-limiting bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Rickettsia Akari and transmitted to humans via house mouse mites (Liponyssoides sanguineus family) bites. The...
Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS) is a rare cancer that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and internal organs. It arises from endothelial cells lining blood or...