Tag: Skin rash

Latex Allergy: How to Manage and Avoid Reactions

Latex allergy is the body's allergic response to latex (natural rubber) exposure and is characterized by typical allergic symptoms like itching, swelling, hives, 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,...

CHILBLAINS: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Chilblains, also known as Pernio, is an inflammatory skin condition triggered by prolonged exposure to cold, damp conditions. It is derived from two old...

Rickettsialpox: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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...

Rat Bite Fever: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

Rat Bite Fever (RBF), also known as Epidemic Arthritic Erythema, is a rare bacterial infection transmitted to humans by contact with rats (via bites, scratches,...