Infectious Diseases

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that affects the female reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. It is a common condition [...]

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a disease that causes inflammation of small blood vessels, leading to leaking in the skin, intestines, kidneys, and joints. It most commonly [...]

Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Both men and women can get genital warts, but the [...]

Folliculitis is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed or infected. While it can affect anyone, certain factors may increase your risk of [...]

A blood transfusion is a medical procedure that involves adding blood to your body after an illness or injury. If your body is missing one or more components of healthy [...]

Black widow spiders are venomous arachnids found in the United States. While their bites can be dangerous, especially to young children and older adults, most people who are [...]

Thrombocytopenia is a condition where you have a low number of platelets in your blood. Platelets are small blood cells that help your blood clot when you get a cut or [...]

Group B Strep (GBS) is a bacterial infection that can affect newborns during childbirth or in their first few months of life. If left untreated, GBS can lead to serious [...]

Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection that can affect your lungs or skin. It is caused by bacteria found in soil or standing water. If left untreated, the infection can [...]

Polio, a highly infectious disease caused by a virus, was once the leading cause of disability in the United States. Thanks to the introduction of the polio vaccine in 1955, [...]