Tag: Skin rash
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,...
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...
