Tag: Skin rash

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...

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...