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Mononucleosis is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus can be found in saliva, mucus, and other…
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a bacterial infection of the skin that can cause bumps, swelling and pain and…
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is carried by one type of mosquito. Humans get…
HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus.
Hepatitis C is a serious virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is spread from person to person through…
Healthcare workers have a high risk of being exposed to infections through blood, coughs or sneezes, and direct contact with…
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common, mild, contagious childhood illness. It causes sores inside and outside the mouth…
Giardiasis is an infection in the small intestine that comes from a parasite found in feces. Mild symptoms will go…
Finding out that you are infected with HIV can be frightening. One way to fight your fear is to learn…
A clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection is a bacterial infection in your intestines.
Piercings should always be done in a clean environment using sterile (clean and germ-free) equipment. This is the best way…
Babesiosis is a red blood cell infection caused by a parasite carried by deer ticks. Most infections happen in the…
Avian flu is a virus that is spread from bird to bird. In rare cases, certain strains of the virus…
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