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
Gastrointestinal (stomach and intestine) rotavirus infection affecting young children. Worldwide, rotavirus infection remains the leading cause of death in infants and children. Rotavirus infection is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and … Read more
Vaccinations are effective and offer good protection against many serious diseases. Those who are vaccinated are more likely to be protected against a specific disease. The germs in vaccines can be killed or weakened, but … Read more
According to the World Health Organization, the West African Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) outbreak in West Africa is the worst outbreak in history and the second worst in the world. More than 28,000 people were … 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