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Tag: Skin rash

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...

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 caused by contact with domestic cats....

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, it can lead to AIDs (Acquired...

Trypanosomiasis: Key Facts About This Parasitic Disease

 Trypanosomiasis, or Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as the African sleeping sickness /Sleeping sickness, is a parasitic, infectious disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma brucei (Gambian...

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 virus, which is transmitted primarily through...

Biotinidase Deficiency: Understanding the Genetic Disorder

Biotinidase Deficiency is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder in which the enzyme biotinidase is deficient. The enzyme helps to recycle the vitamin biotin, and...