Diphtheria (dif-THEER-e-uh) is a serious bacterial infection that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that can affect the body in the tonsils, nose or throat, … Read more
Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) is a chronic infectious disease that mainly affects young children and young adults in the USA and Canada. The disease is caused by a bacillus, a rod-shaped bacterium known as Mycobacterium leprae. … Read more
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite toxoplasma gondii and is usually transmitted by a parasite that enters the body through the mouth, for example by eating under cooked meat. Although most toxoplasmosis sufferers … Read more
Many people use the word eczema when they speak of atopic dermatitis, the most common form of atopic dermatitis. It is a patch of skin that becomes inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough. Different types and … Read more
There are different types of psoriasis that can develop from different triggering substances in each part of the body and require special treatment depending on the severity of the symptoms. Plaque or psoriasis (Psoriasis vulgaris) … Read more
Bronchitis is a condition in which the lining of the bronchi, which carries air into the lungs, can cause inflammation. Acute bronchitis is very common and often develops from a cold or other respiratory infection, … Read more
If you have pneumonia, the air sacs in your lungs become inflamed as a result of the infection. Although pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and chemicals, it can affect any lung at any … Read more
In countries where rabies is still not under control, rabies bites account for 99% of deaths from rabies, according to the United Nations. Rabies is a severe viral disease in mammals that damages the central … Read more
Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that causes small bumps and blotches, but those who may suffer from it know how harmless it is. Keratosis Pilaris occurs when a protein in the skin, called keratin, … Read more