Viruses

Genital warts are one of the most common venereal diseases. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and can cause cervical cancer. About 30% go away without treatment. The underlying...

Rotavirus is a virus that occurs when fecal particles are spread to the mouth. The virus causes vomiting and diarrhea. Most children have been infected with the virus by the time they are 2,...

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common human virus. Most people in the world become infected with EBV. Symptoms depend on the age of the patient when the infection occurs.

Glandular fever is a disease commonly known as mononucleosis. Mono, as it is also called, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Since the condition is a virus, antibiotics cannot increase the speed...

A sore throat, funny-sounding voice, fever and trouble getting food down are just a few symptoms of tonsillitis, a fairly common illness among children. Though it can become a more serious...

With millions of children attending child care centers and child care home, and with the H1N1 virus being more virulent in children, parents and care givers need to know what to look for and what...

Rabies is a mammalian virus that affects the nerves. It's transferred to humans through the bite of a rabid animal, which is usually a skunk, raccoon, bats or foxes. Rabies is a serious disease...

Viral conjunctivitis causes the conjunctiva, the tissue lining the inside of the eye, to become inflamed. Viral conjunctivitis is commonly called pinkeye, due to the red or pink appearance of the...

Viral meningitis is the most common form of the illness, but you can also get meningitis from bacteria or fungus. Viral meningitis is the most contagious of the three forms and is usually caused...

Herpes is a virus which exists in two different strains: HSV-1, which manifests as oral herpes or cold sores, and HSV-2, which is expressed as genital herpes. According to the U.S. National...

Viral meningitis is most often caused by an enterovirus. These viruses are typically spread by coming into contact with fecal matter of an infected person. Common ways to spread viral meningitis...

The swine flu, or H1N1, can be transmitted in many ways, including pig to human, human to pig, human to human and pig to pig. When the virus is spread from person to person, it is spread the same...

In April of 2009, the swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, started to spread throughout the world. As deaths mounted from the disease, it was declared a pandemic by the Centers for Disease...

When peripheral vertigo, also known as labyrinthitis, occurs, it seems like the room is spinning but you are not. At its worst, you are unable to stand or even lift your head. Most of the causes...

It is estimated that 1 million Americans develop shingles each year, causing painful itching, irritation, and inflammation. Similar to childhood chicken pox, people suffering from shingles are...

Being exposed to shingles will not cause you to get the shingles; but, as long as you have never had chickenpox you can get the chickenpox virus through contact with the fluid of the blisters that...

Rabies is a virus transmitted by a bite or other contact with the saliva of an infected mammal such as a raccoon or skunk. The virus then multiplies in the mammalian host and infects the nervous...

Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a common virus in the herpes family that over half of Americans have been exposed to by age 40, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. The herpes virus spreads from skin to skin contact and is usually associated with a sexually...

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See this friendly face? She's not the problem, and continues to get a bad rap. She also has no friends in the FDA, either. Yeah, I know. You want to believe all this hype the government sends out...

Is your child sick from the flu and you've been wondering what you can feed her to restore vital nutrients and aid the healing process? Because the flu can be a volatile virus, what she can eat...

Foot-and-mouth disease, or as it is more appropriately called, hoof-and-mouth disease, since it affects cloven-footed animals such as pigs, sheep, goats, and cattle, is an untreatable disease. It...

Chicken pox (varicella) is usually a mild condition in healthy children. Adults, however, can face serious side effects and even death. Chicken pox can be treated with antiviral medication in...

Getting the flu can be an uncomfortable experience, so it is important to do all that you can do to make sure that you do not catch the flu. This is particularly true during flu season that takes...

Back when I was younger, it was almost expected that every child would someday be infected by Chicken Pox. Nowadays, the infection is less common but still out there. This article will explain how...

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, there are about 500,000 cases of shingles, or herpes zoster, in the United States every year. Shingles is a viral infection that is caused...

Bites from infected animals is the most common avenue of rabies infection. In the last century, treatment and awareness has shifted the majority of rabies cases from domestic animals to wildlife.

Many healthy people can succumb to the flu when bombarded repeatedly by mutating viruses during flu season. Thankfully there are many natural supplements that can help boost the immune system and...

Hype vs. Fact Get your information from reliable sources. Here are some guidelines. Knowledge is power. Don't let the hype scare you and take control, educate yourself and that way you can...

Swine flu symptoms can be caught early. Most importantly, if swine flu symptoms are noticed early, treatment can be administered which is only affective in the first few days of the virus. As a...

Influenza (commonly referred to as the flu) is an airborne virus and can easily spread from person to person. When you cough or sneeze you release respiratory droplets into the air. These droplets...

A cold is a brief condition caused by infection with a virus that affects the nose and throat. The variance of symptoms experiences during cold is due partly to the large number of different...

Antiviral agents are drugs that are designed to interrupt the reproduction of viruses. They help the body have a fighting chance against viral illness. Common viral illnesses include colds, the...

Influenza viruses cause the flu, a mild to severe respiratory infection that sometimes is fatal. Since there is no cure for flu, vulnerable people are at greater risk of dangerous,...

Mononucleosis---"mono"---is caused by the Epstein-Barr herpesvirus, which infects most people throughout the world at some point, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

H1N1, also known as swine flu, became a major influenza pandemic in 2009 throughout the world. The virus is spread from person-to-person contact, most readily through the water droplets in the...

Hantavirus is a disease spread through rodent droppings. Although initially appearing as nothing more than the flu, infected patients will soon develop shortness of breath and the disease is...

Rotavirus is a virus that affects the bowels and is most commonly found in children. The virus causes symptoms including fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting and dehydration. By the age of 2...

The H1N1 flu virus is popping up more and more in many cities now with Fall weather and flu season. Doctor's office and emergency rooms across the United States are being bombarded with cases of...

Shingles, medically known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection. The most evident symptom of shingles is a painful rash and blisters on one side of a person's body, normally in a strip formation....

Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, are small, fluid-filled blisters that typically appear on the lips and outer portion of the mouth. In some cases, they may also appear on the cheeks,...

Staphylococcus aureus, more commonly known as staph, is a bacteria that can cause severe infections on the skin and in the body. Many people are surprised to learn that these bacteria often live...

Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a common virus that infects many people, often with no signs or symptoms. Pregnant women, infants and individuals with weakened immune systems can suffer from the...

Shingles is a viral illness related to the chicken pox. Those who have not had chicken pox can catch shingles at anytime. This is a serious illness and if you have not had shingles or the chicken...

Ringworm is a fungus that can be spread easily from one person to another by direct contact. Public showers are a common place where ringworm can be spread. Take caution and avoid ringworm. If...

Shingles is a form of the herpes zoster virus that lies dormant in the body, usually after an outbreak of chicken pox. This virus can lie dormant for many years, usually popping up after age 50....

When your child has a viral infection that requires the prescription drug Tamiflu, the hardest part can be getting him or her to simply take the medication. Even a healthy child finds medicine...

As the number of reported case of the H1N1 Flu grows so do the number of products that are being promoted on web sites, TV advertisements and other forms of media advertising as being useful...

Hantavirus, also known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, is a virus carried by rodents, particularly the deer mouse. Other rodents known to carry this virus are the white-footed mouse, the cotton...