Infectious Diseases

Rubella, also known as German measles or 3-day measles, is a contagious viral infection that primarily affects children. While it is usually mild in kids, rubella can cause [...]

Dengue fever is a serious mosquito-borne disease caused by the dengue virus. It is prevalent in tropical areas worldwide, with an estimated 400 million infections occurring [...]

Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that spread through sexual contact. They can affect anyone who is sexually active, and it's essential to [...]

Rheumatic fever is a serious illness that can occur when strep throat or scarlet fever, caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, is not treated properly. While rare in [...]

Elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis, is a rare condition caused by mosquito bites in tropical or subtropical areas. If you have elephantiasis, your arms, legs, [...]

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci, or VRE, are a type of bacteria that have developed resistance to the powerful antibiotic vancomycin. While enterococci bacteria normally [...]

Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a condition where your body lacks enough healthy red blood cells due to low levels of vitamin B12. Red blood cells are essential for [...]

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that most people have had without knowing. Over half of adults in the U.S. have it by age 40, but people of any age can get it. While [...]

Traveler's diarrhea is a common intestinal infection that can occur when traveling to developing countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. It is [...]

When you undergo lab tests, waiting for the results and trying to make sense of them can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. With thousands of different tests [...]