Infectious Diseases: Overview
Rabies - Topic Overview
09/09/08, HealthwiseRabies is a disease caused by a virus that can affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) of any kind of mammal, including humans.
Rubella (German Measles) - Topic Overview
09/11/08, HealthwiseRubella, also called German measles or 3-day measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is generally a mild illness that does not result in long-term problems.
Post-Polio Syndrome - Topic Overview
04/30/07, HealthwisePost-polio syndrome is an illness in the nervous system. It can arise 15 to 50 years after you had polio. It affects your muscles and nerves, and it causes you to have low energy, fatigue, and muscle or joint pain. But there are
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Strep Throat - Topic Overview
08/08/08, HealthwiseStrep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and the tonsils. The throat gets irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat.
West Nile Virus - Topic Overview
08/25/08, HealthwiseWest Nile virus causes an infection that is spread by certain kinds of mosquitoes. Most often, mosquitoes get infected when they bite infected birds. Then the mosquitoes spread the virus when they bite people or other animals, such as
Shingles - Topic Overview
03/21/07, HealthwiseShingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection of the nerve roots. It causes pain and often causes a rash on one side of the body, the left or right. The rash appears in a band, a strip, or a small area. Shingles is most common in
Lyme Disease - Topic Overview
09/03/08, HealthwiseLyme disease is an infection that is spread by ticks. You can get Lyme disease if you are bitten by an infected tick. But most people who have had a tick bite do not get Lyme disease. It’s still important to see your doctor if you have a
Measles (Rubeola) - Topic Overview
04/23/07, HealthwiseMeasles is a very contagious infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also called rubeola or red measles. It is very rare in the United States because most children get the vaccine as part of their regular childhood shots.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
04/03/07, HealthwiseWhat is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
04/03/07, HealthwiseWhat is vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)?
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