Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterial species which grows in the digestive tract in your body especially stomach. About 60 percent of the world’s population is infected by this bacterium. It has a tendency to cause peptic ulcers that…
Dengue is an infectious disease caused by the Dengue virus which is transmitted through the Aedes mosquito. This illness is encountered very commonly in various tropical regions with over 3.9 billion individuals at risk of acquiring the infection. The illness…
Lyme Disease is an infectious disease affecting the skin, brain, nerves and joints, which is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bite of the deer tick. Lyme disease is the most…
The deer tick also is known as the black-legged tick is a hard-bodied tick that is found across the Midwest and east coast of the United States. The tick is infamous for being the agent that spread the bacteria causing…
Chikungunya is an infectious disease caused by a virus that is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, which is also the responsible vector for transmission of dengue and yellow fever. This disease occurs episodically every few years in various parts of…
Shingles is a skin disease caused by a viral infection. This is also known as herpes zoster. Shingles can occur in anyone but is seen more commonly in individuals over the age of 60. According to the CDC, approximately 30%…
The Nipah virus is a relatively new virus that affects the brains of humans and certain animals like bats, pigs, and horses, causing neurological symptoms and death. This was first reported in 1998 when it caused encephalitis (brain fever) in…
Malaria is a disease that is caused by a parasite and spread by mosquitos. It can cause severe symptoms and even be deadly. It kills about 600,000 people every year. It is more prevalent in tropical areas and areas where…
Scabies is a condition caused by mites. It causes the skin to itch and burn and can sometimes lead to a rash. It is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person via touch. It can also be…
AIDS Awareness Day: Why AIDS Prevention Still Needs Your Help While AIDS is not in the news as frequently as it was a decade ago, it is still a devastating virus that an estimated 36.7 million people around the world…