Infectious Diseases

Ebola is a rare but deadly virus that can cause severe illness in humans. It was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since [...]

Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever, is a serious illness caused by infection with the Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria. A related bacteria called [...]

The Zika virus, first discovered in Uganda in 1947, has become a global concern in recent years. In 2015 and 2016, a Zika virus outbreak occurred in the Americas, the [...]

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It primarily affects children but can also occur in adults. The most recognizable [...]

Brucellosis is a rare infectious disease caused by bacteria called Brucella. While it primarily affects animals, it can also spread to humans. In this article, we'll [...]

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, an illness characterized by diarrhea and vomiting. It is the most common cause of stomach flu [...]

If you find a tick attached to your skin, don't panic. Removing a tick is a straightforward process that doesn't require any old wives' tales like burning it [...]

Trichomoniasis, also known as trich, is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Anyone who is sexually active can [...]

Leptospirosis is a rare bacterial infection that humans can contract from animals. The disease is spread through the urine of infected animals, particularly dogs, rodents, [...]

If you're feeling under the weather, you might be worried that you have COVID-19. The only way to know for sure is to get tested. At-home tests can tell you if you have [...]