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Coccidioidomycosis: From Symptoms to Treatment

Coccidioidomycosis,’ also known as 'valley fever,' ‘Desert Rheumatism,’ or ‘San Joaquin Valley Fever,’ is a common fungal illness caused by Coccidioides. This fungus is found in the soil and dust...

Cat Scratch Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Basics

As the name indicates, cat scratch disease (CSD) or cat scratch fever (CSF) is a rare bacterial infection...

Breaking down HIV rash: what you need to know?

What is an HIV Rash? HIV is a virus that attacks and weakens the host’s immune system. If untreated,...

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...

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...

What is Pellagra?

Pellagra is a skin condition or disease that a patient acquires when his diet is insufficient in niacin(vitamin B-3) or Tryptophan. The Italian terms...

From Hormones to Hygiene: A Comprehensive Guide to Body Acne Causes and Treatment

Body acne is a chronic skin condition commonly occurring anytime in life. It appears as breakouts anywhere on your body except your face. Acne...

Chigger Bites: Tiny army, not-so-tiny bites

Chigger bites are caused by Chiggers, which are tiny orange-red bugs responsible for intense itching and reddish bumps on your body. This blog post...