Tag: Skin rash
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...
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....
