Infectious Diseases - October 2018 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Each summer, some friends and I spend a week camping in a wilderness area in northern Minnesota. When we got back this ...

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious childhood illness that commonly affects kids ages 5 or under. However, anyone can become sickened – especially ...

Syphilis has long been a global health issue affecting millions of people. Through the centuries, it's had many names, including the "great pox" and "great crippler." ...

The U.S. has seen a sharp increase in the number of diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) over the last four years, according to a report by the ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Want to stay hydrated? Drink before you're thirsty Did you know you're already dehydrated when you start to feel thirsty? And that ...

Every year, millions of people in the U.S. contract the flu. Many people recover from the illness, but some require hospitalizations. And, unfortunately, every year ...

Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on Oct. 15 as a way to promote good health through good hand hygiene. Washing hands with soap and warm waters can prevent ...

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released information about hepatitis A outbreaks among drug users and homeless people in certain U.S. cities. Dr. ...

An uptick in cases of acute flaccid myelitis has been reported since August 2014, according to the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC). To date, the CDC has ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the HPV vaccine for people 27 - 45. "This is hugely positive for the health of ...

An Arizona meat producer is recalling over 6 million pounds of raw, non-intact beef products due to an outbreak of salmonella, according to a ...

Should pregnant women get flu shots? During flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all people over 6 months be vaccinated against the ...