Plague is a life threatening condition that requires urgent care.
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Category: Infectious Diseases
How Measles is Transmitted From Person to Person
Measles is a highly contagious illness caused by the measles virus which replicates in the nose and throat of an infected child or adult.
Read MoreLeprosy: Definition, Symptoms and Diagnosis
Understanding Leprosy
Read MoreClostridium Difficile Infection
C. difficile infections are unpleasant and can sometimes cause serious bowel problems, but they can usually be treated with another course of antibiotics
Read MoreWhat To Know About Pneumonia
Many germs can cause pneumonia. The most common are bacteria and viruses in the air we breathe.
Read MorePreventing Cholera Infection
Although cholera can be life-threatening, it is easily preventable and can be treated by immediate rehydration
Read MoreWhy You Should Test For Malaria Before Treatment
Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. Different diagnostic tests are available, and with varying capabilities in what they detect.
Read MoreAcute Meningitis: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
Read MoreThe Connection Between HIV & AIDS
To develop AIDS, a person has to have contracted HIV. But having HIV doesn’t necessarily mean that someone will develop AIDS
Read MoreSome Common Diseases Caused By Harmful Microorganisms
Many organisms are normally harmless or even helpful, but certain conditions make them cause disease.
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