Infectious Diseases Articles

Yeast infections rarely cause true blisters. However, severe itching and scratching can lead to small cuts, cracks, or sores around the vulva.

Hantavirus infection is a rare disease transmitted by rodents that can cause severe, rapid breathing problems.

Hantavirus is a serious viral infection that people can get from contact with infected rodents, their droppings, urine, or saliva.

Hantavirus is a viral illness transmitted via infected rodents. No vaccine exists; you can prevent it by avoiding contact with rodents.

There is no definitive treatment for hantavirus infection. The treatment mainly depends on supportive care.

Hantavirus can be life-threatening, but early treatment improves survival. Learn about recovery, survival rates, symptoms, and medical care.

A lice bite can cause skin irritation, pain, itching, and a burning sensation. This parasite even causes secondary bacterial infection.

Enterococcus faecalis normally lives in your gut, but if it gets into your blood or urine, it can lead to some serious infections.

Vibrio vulnificus lives in warm seawater and seafood. It spreads fast, but can be prevented.

Candida auris is a severe fungal infection that easily transmits throughout hospitals and can be difficult to cure, especially with weakened immune systems.