Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum, is a contagious viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. It is most common in children, but it can also affect adults. The main symptom of fifth ...

In the United States, the leading causes of death in adults include heart disease, cancer, respiratory diseases, cerebrovascular disease, and Alzheimer’s. In 2022, in the U.S., there were ...

Infectious diseases also known as contagious diseases, transmissible diseases or communicable diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms that infect a host organism and can be spread ...

Once the nymphs feed on a host, they change into adults. Hard ticks carry the germs that cause Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other diseases. Their bite doesn’t hurt.

You will learn the language and concepts of infection and immunity, from basic science to translational clinical research, from our world-class investigators. This Infection and Immunity MSc ...

Roundworms, also known as nematodes, are a leading cause of parasitic infection worldwide, causing painful swelling, severe abdominal pain and even blindness. Now, scientists say that viruses ...

In June, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidelines recommending doxy-PEP for these groups. It was the first new STI prevention tool to be adopted in decades.

Motor neuron diseases are uncommon, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also often called "Lou Gehrig's disease" is the most well-known motor neuron disease. There are several other types of ...

Amitava Banerjee and colleagues argue that the long term impact of non-communicable diseases should be prioritised in planning the response to and management of future health shocks Non-communicable ...

Global temperatures will continue to rise due to climate change, with high temperature periods expected to increase in intensity, frequency, and duration. Infectious diseases, including vector-borne ...