Infectious Diseases

Climate change and personal health may seem like separate issues, but they are more closely connected than you might think. As our planet warms due to increased levels of [...]

In recent years, telemedicine has emerged as a convenient alternative to traditional in-person doctor visits. With virtual doctor visits, you can chat with your healthcare [...]

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses in the world. It is highly contagious and spreads mainly through saliva and other body fluids. EBV is a [...]

The plague is an infectious disease that affects both people and animals. Although it was once known as the Black Death, a disease that swept the world hundreds of years ago, [...]

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a very rare brain disorder that causes rapid mental decline and death. CJD destroys brain cells, making the brain appear sponge-like under [...]

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, antibody tests have emerged as an essential tool in understanding the spread of the virus and the body's [...]

Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection that can affect people of all ages, but is most often seen in babies and young children. It causes itchy sores or blisters to [...]

Balo's disease is a rare neurological disorder that is similar to multiple sclerosis (MS). Like MS, Balo's disease attacks and damages tissue in the brain and [...]

Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects the salivary glands, causing swelling and pain in the face and jaw. It is highly contagious and can spread easily through [...]

Radiation sickness, also known as acute radiation syndrome, occurs when a person is exposed to a large dose of high-energy radiation that penetrates the body and reaches [...]