Viruses

Hantavirus is spread to humans through direct contact with rodents and by air via the animals' urine and droppings. The deadly virus kills almost half of its victims.

Mumps is caused by a virus, and it primarily infects the parotid salivary glands, which are responsible for producing saliva. Less commonly, the virus can affect the pancreas and, in males, the...

Chicken pox is a viral infection that causes a blister-like rash on your skin; you can even get pox inside your mouth and under your eyelids. Young children will generally have milder symptoms...

At one time, it was unusual for a child to go through his or her school years without experiencing the mumps virus. Then in 1967, a vaccine against this disease became available, and its incidence...

Avoiding a virus such as the cold or flu viruses, especially during the winter, is a great way to stay healthy. And yet it's a hard to avoid germs, or we'd be healthy all the time. However,...

A virus is a microbiotic infectious agent that requires a host cell to replicate. Viruses cause a wide array of diseases ranging from the common cold and flu to Ebola and AIDS. Due to the severity...

A virus can cause an infection ranging from the more innocuous, such as a cold or chicken pox, to the more malevolent, such as hemorrhagic fever or rabies. Though some viruses do not have a cure,...

Due to the dangerous nature of several viruses, it is extremely important to seek medical care if you have been exposed to a nocuous virus. However, the vast majority of viruses that people are...

SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, is an infection caused by the SARS coronavirus. Although it can only be contracted by those who have been in close contact with an infected individual,...

SARS, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome, is a respiratory infection caused by the SARS coronavirus. The last global outbreak occurred from November 2002 to May 2003, originating...

SARS, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome, is an infection caused by the SARS coronavirus. The first known outbreak occurred in 2003 with more than 8000 confirmed diagnoses which...

SARS, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome, is a sometimes deadly viral infection caused by the SARS coronavirus. A SARS infection is very similar to a flu but with more severe...

SARS, which stands for severe acute respiratory illness, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the SARS coronavirus. There is no cure, but several treatments are available to treat...

E. coli, which is short for Escherichia coli, is a bacteria that is a leading cause of food borne illness. It has been estimated that over 72,000 people suffer from E. coli poisoning each year....

E. coli, which stands for Escherichia coli, is a bacteria that causes a severe infection in humans. Though there are other strains already present in the human body, certain harmful strains can...

Common viruses range in severity from a runny nose to horrible coughs, and sometimes even vomiting and diarrhea. How to treat common viruses depends on what symptoms are present and treating them...

The bird flu, or avian influenza virus, has shown the ability to cross from bird to human and has become an international health concern. Steps to identify avian influenza are still very general...

The West Nile Virus--prevalent in Africa, West Asia and the Middle East--first appeared in the United States in 1999. Since its appearance, the virus is a presence in all forty-eight of the...

Viral gastroenteritis is a stomach flu caused by several different viruses. It can affect anyone, is usually not a serious condition and goes away in a fairly short time. It is, however, highly...

Rubella is also known as German measles, and while it previously affected children almost exclusively, it is now non-immunized young adults who most frequently suffer from it. The infection is...

Knowing the difference between the flu and a common cold is important for treatment. Influenza spreads easily if not detected and treated early and can lead to serious complications. Flu causes...

Cold sores and fever blisters are about the worst punishment known to man or woman. This is a proven remedy that stops a cold sore or fever blister dead in its tracks! You can apply this method...

Dengue is an infection with the dengue arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) of the genus Flavivirus. An infection only provides lifelong immunity for that particular serotype and four serotypes...

The Coxsackie virus (also referred to as Coxsackievirus) is a common source of sore throat and flu-like symptoms, especially in children. The most common disease caused by the virus is Hand, Foot...

The Coxsackie virus (also called Coxsackievirus) causes sore throat and flu-like symptoms. In most cases, the virus causes no symptoms, or minor symptoms which disappear without treatment in about...

The Coxsackie virus is a common source of sore throat, fever, and aches. The most common disease caused by the virus is Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. Infection is spread through unwashed hands and...

Many viruses are spread before the infected person even knows they're sick. Mumps are one such virus, which is why it's so highly contagious. Though not generally considered serious, the...

Rubella is a mild, though highly contagious, viral illness that is most common in children. Immunization programs have dramatically decreased the number of cases in the United States, however it...

Molluscum contagiosum is an infection by the virus of the same name. It is a benign disease that affects the skin, especially the genitals, and is sexually transmitted. Molluscum contagiosum...

Rabies is a viral infection of the central nervous system. It is usually caused by a member of the Lyssavirus genus and can be found anywhere except for the Antarctic and Australia. Rabies is...

Rift Valley fever is a viral infection by a member of the Phlebovirus genus. It is one of a group of febrile illnesses called viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs.) These diseases are infectious and...

Yellow fever is an infection caused by three viruses in the Flavivirus genus. The reservoirs are monkeys and the vectors are mosquitoes, with humans being incidental hosts. Aedes aegypti is a...

A highly contagious viral infection, Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) primarily affects children under 10 years old. Symptoms include fever, painful mouth sores and skin rashes on the soles of...

Shingles is an infection that is often misunderstood. It is also an infection that can be difficult to diagnosis in its early stages. Making the correct diagnosis is important because shingles...

Dengue is an infection by the dengue virus. It is the most common arbovirus in the world and is transmitted by mosquitoes in the Aedes genus. The dengue virus has four serotypes and previous...

Rift Valley fever is one of the viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) united by a common pathology rather than etiology. It is caused by viruses in the Phlebovirus genus and is most common in Iraq and...

Whooping cough or pertussis is a virus that can strike anyone. Infected people have a horrible sounding cough that sounds like they're 'whooping' for air. Whooping cough can be very serious for...

Unless your immunity has been built up because you've already had the virus or have been vaccinated, exposure to the Varicella Virus can produce chicken pox. Chicken pox is spread through direct...

The Coxsackie Virus is most contagious during the first 7 days and begins to present 3 to 7 days after exposure. The virus passes to others through nose and throat mucosa, saliva, feces and the...

With flu season swiftly creeping upon us, it is essential that we consider ways in which we can keep ourselves healthy and flu free. The rlu, also known as influenza, is a virus that infects the...

Chicken pox infects a person through the mouth and nose. An infected person can spread chickenpox by sneezing, coughing, touching the fluid that weeps from the sores, and from touching bedding,...

When the weather gets cold, all sorts of nasty illnesses start making the rounds, including strep throat. Stress and exhaustion can weaken your immune system, making you even more likely to catch...

Shingles are caused by the chicken pox virus. The virus stays in the body long after the initial outbreak and comes alive in a painful rash, compounded by a lowered immune system. Many find they...

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), also known as human herpes virus 3 (HHV-3), one of the eight herpes viruses known to affect humans. It most often affects children....

We all wish there was a magic cure to help prevent us from EVER getting any sort of viruses. However there is no way that you can avoid getting sick here and there, but there are ways that you...

Cold sore are actually caused by the herpes simplex virus 1. People often think that it is the same virus as genital herpes, but that is caused by the herpes simplex 2. When someone develops a...

Although most people develop immunity to chicken pox by the time they become pregnant, some women do contract chicken pox during pregnancy. If a woman gets chicken pox during pregnancy, her unborn...

In most cases, a child won't contract chicken pox until they are over a year old since they get antibodies from their mother while in the womb. However, in some cases, an infant can get chicken...

Cytomegalovirus infections are a descendent of the herpes viruses, a common viral cause of defective congenital and also known as human herpes virus transmitted through heterosexual and homosexual...

Pharyngitis, or a sore throat, occurs when the back of the throat becomes inflamed, causing pain, discomfort and scratchiness aggravated by swallowing. Pharyngitis is very common, particularly...