Zoonosis

Myiasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips

Myiasis is a serious parasitic infestation that occurs when certain species of flies lay eggs on or in human tissue. After hatching, these larvae...

Campylobacteriosis: When to Worry About Diarrhea

Campylobacteriosis or campylobacter infection is a diarrheal illness caused by bacteria from the Campylobacter species. It’s the most common cause of diarrhea worldwide,World Health...

Psittacosis: A Hidden Threat from Birds

Psittacosis is a zoonotic bacterial infectious disease. An obligate intracellular organism, Chlamydia psittaci, causes this disorder. Other names for this disorder are ornithosis and...

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,...