Infectious Diseases - June 2017 Archives

The Zika infection in pregnant women can cause severe birth defects in their babies. So the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that ...

Legionnaires' disease is the disease is caused by bacterium called Legionella, which is found most often in fresh water. Symptoms include pneumonia and, in some cases, the infection ...

The cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen has claimed more than 1,300 lives, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. The two organizations have issued ...

Social media apps, barriers to testing and stigma may contribute to the increase in sexually transmitted infections including gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. According to the Centers for ...

The sizzle of a juicy burger and a thick steak on a hot grill can be music to our ears, but, if not cooked correctly, ...

Throughout the summer and fall, many families can be found hiking and camping along rivers, bluffs and woods. A common concern for these outdoor enthusiasts ...

Public health officials are encouraging consumers to take steps to reduce their risk of listeria infection after recent outbreaks of the foodborne illness. https://youtu.be/3jVef4G4URg ...

The same virus that's the leading cause of cervical cancer is also the leading cause of throat cancer. HPV is also the most common sexually transmitted ...

Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by toxins from bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. According to mayoclinic.org there are three common forms of botulism: ...

If you are heading to the swimming pool, or a water park, stay healthy by keeping cryptosporidium at bay. Cryptosporidium (Crypto) infections are caused by microscopic parasites ...

It's impossible to keep children from ever getting sick, but parents always have looked for ways to minimize their kids' exposure to infections. It's ...

The number of people dealing with allergic diseases has been growing steadily, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and health care providers ...