Tag: Skin rash
Onchocerciasis: Understanding the Disease and Its Impact
River blindness or Onchocerciasis is a parasitic infection caused by the worm Onchocera volvulus that causes skin and vision problems. The parasite spreads to...
Hookworm Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
What is Hookworm Infection?
Hookworm infection is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms that belong to the Ancylostoma and Necator genera. These worms are soil-transmitted...
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...
