Tag: Viral Infections
Understanding Mumps Rash: Symptoms, Causes, and Care
Mumps is a viral illness that typically impacts the parotid glands located bilaterally on the face. The parotid glands produce saliva and can cause...
Human Metapneumovirus: A Closer Look at a Respiratory Virus
Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a pathogenic organism that targets your whole respiratory tract. This pathogen is more prevalent in the pediatric population but can...
Hoarseness: Causes, Remedies, and Vocal Health Tips
Hoarseness is characterized by a husky and raspy voice, which is most commonly caused by an underlying disease of the larynx or vocal cords,...
Vocal Cord Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Vocal cords or vocal folds paralysis is a type of voice disorder associated with neuromuscular diseases that affect your phonation muscles (muscles that help...
Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Understanding Causes & Prevention
What is Congenital Rubella Syndrome?
Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) is a viral disease resulting from primary maternal infection in newborns. It occurs when a...
Is Roseola Contagious? – An Infection that Affects Children Once in their Lifetime
Overview
Roseola, also known as Roseola Infantum or Sixth Disease, is a fairly common infectious disease that affects newborns and toddlers. A study also suggests...
