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Cold and Flu - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments

The terms cold and flu are used interchangeably in many contexts. Although both are viral infections, they are caused by different types of virus and symptoms are slightly different in each. It is imp...

Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral infection, which commonly affects children under 5 years of age. Coxsackievirus, which belongs to the Enterovirus genus, is the virus that is r...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Awareness and Prevention

With the most severe outbreak of recent times, COVID-19 has the entire world come to a standstill. This article discusses ways to prevent this infection and make the general public more aware of it.

Mononucleosis - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications

Mononucleosis, commonly known as kissing disease, is a viral infection that commonly affects teenagers. Read the article to know about its symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and com...

Nipah Virus: Stay Safe from This Deadly Disease

The recent speculation about the spread of the Nipah virus in a Southern State in India has surely brought jittery feelings among everyone. In this article, I will take you through the Nipah virus, it...

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) - Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Prognosis

Ebola virus disease is a deadly viral infection caused by one of the five known species of the Ebola virus. Read this article to know more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) - Causes, Symptoms, Mortality Rate, and Treatment

Bird flu or avian influenza is a viral infection that spreads among birds and can affect humans rarely. Read the article for causes, symptoms, mortality rate, and treatment.