Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Even after the chickenpox infection is over, the virus…

Rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected animals. The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite. Animals most…

Measles, or rubeola, is a viral infection of the respiratory system. Measles is a very contagious disease that can spread through contact with infected mucus…

Mupms is a viral disease characterized by salivary gland swelling.It occurs primarily in childhood. Transmission: Mumps virus is transmitted via respiratory droplets.The virus infects upper…

Treatment Several different types of clotting factors are associated with different varieties of hemophilia. The main treatment for severe hemophilia involves receiving replacement of the…

‎Botulism is a serious illness caused by the botulinum toxin. The toxin causes paralysis. Paralysis starts in the face and spreads to the limbs. If…

Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease that affects your nervous system, leading to painful muscle contractions, particularly of your jaw and neck muscles. Tetanus can…

It’s commonly a complication of a respiratory infection—especially the flu—but there are more than 30 different causes of the illness. Older adults, children and people…

How is Lyme disease treated? Lyme disease is best treated in the early stages. Early treatment is a simple 14 to 21 day course of…

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferisensu lato. B. burgdorferi is transmitted to humans by a bite from an infected black-legged or deer…