C diff: What is it? C-diff is otherwise formally known as Clostridium difficile and is more recently being called Clostridioides...

Having a surgical procedure now days is so common that there are about 51.4 million every year, which means there is more of a chance of...

Chagas Disease (CD) is a neglected tropical parasitic disease endemic to Latin American countries but is becoming a global health...

As it comes up to 5 years since the original strand of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), there is still a lot...

Croup, also known as viral laryngotracheitis, is a common respiratory illness in young children. It is most commonly caused by...

Many people consider mosquitoes to be a harmless nuisance, often associating their presence with nothing more than an itchy bite....

I. Introduction Avian influenza is a broad term that refers to the illness caused by a highly pathogenic H5N1 virus of the influenza-A...

What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that occurs with a break in the skin allowing bacteria to enter. (1,2) Causes can...

Stephanie Ray, RN, BSN What is Valley Fever? Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) is a fungal infection caused by breathing in Coccidioides...

I. Introduction Marburg Virus (MARV), which is an enveloped, non-segmented, single-stranded RNA virus belongs to the family Filoviridae....

As the weather changes, flu season reappears, bringing heightened concerns about respiratory illnesses. The flu, or influenza, is a...

The beginning of fall also marks the beginning of flu and cold season. What can you do to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy...

Influenza vaccines, or "flu shots," provide protection against the four influenza virus strains predicted to be the most widespread each...

The proportion of the world’s population aged 65 and above is rapidly increasing. Each year, Infections in this age group cause...

Mpox (Monkeypox) is a zoonotic viral disease that can spread from animals to humans. Recent global outbreaks with the emergence of new...

Millions of doses are still needed to protect health workers and establish vaccine stockpiles.

Our immune system works wonders to keep us healthy. Many cells contribute to making a great immune system, and one of them includes B...

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are the three membranes that surround the brain and protect the brain, spinal cord...

I am writing on this subject because it is a very important one. Hopefully, I can help save someone's life by passing on this...

What is HIV and what does it do to the body? Many people have heard of HIV, but are still confused about what it is. HIV, or Human...