Communicable diseases
Diagnosing chronic paracoccidioidomycosis infection
Paracoccidioidomycosis: Uncover the causes, key symptoms, and effective prevention for this endemic fungal infection, also known as South American blastomycosis.
Communicable diseases
Orf virus disease - A zoonosis from sheep and goats
Orf Virus Disease can be a concerning skin infection. Discover its causes, symptoms, and effective prevention strategies to protect yourself from this viral illness.
Communicable diseases
Nocardiosis - An often-missed opportunistic infection
Nocardiosis is a serious bacterial infection affecting the lungs, skin, and brain. Learn its causes, key symptoms, and treatment, especially for the immunocompromised.
Communicable diseases
Necrotizing fasciitis - A critical soft tissue infection
Necrotizing fasciitis guide: Learn the early signs, causes, and prevention of the flesh-eating bacteria. Understand your risks and the importance of immediate treatment.
Communicable diseases
Recognizing extrapulmonary signs of M. pneumoniae infection
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, or walking pneumonia, is a common cause of atypical pneumonia. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and prevention to protect yourself.
Communicable diseases
Could Mycoplasma genitalium infection cause urethritis?
Mycoplasma genitalium infection (Mgen) is a common STD often missed. Learn about Mgen symptoms, its growing antibiotic resistance, and modern treatment options.
Communicable diseases
Differentiating monkeypox (mpox) from other rash illnesses
Monkeypox (Mpox) is a viral illness causing a distinct rash. Learn about mpox symptoms, how the virus is spread, and effective mpox prevention strategies.
Communicable diseases
Managing molluscum contagiosum in pediatric patients
Molluscum contagiosum causes harmless but annoying skin bumps. Discover the key symptoms, how this common poxvirus spreads to get rid of it faster.
Communicable diseases
Meningococcal disease - How to spot a medical emergency
Meningococcal Disease is a rare but serious bacterial infection. Learn about its causes, key symptoms like the meningitis rash, and vital prevention methods.
Communicable diseases
Environmental exposure and risks for acquiring melioidosis
Melioidosis, a serious infection caused by the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei. Learn the symptoms and important prevention measures today.