Once thought to be largely under control, measles is again making headlines around the world. Despite the availability of a safe and highly effective vaccine, cases are rising in countries that had previously eliminated the disease including Canada, the United States, and across Europe. This resurgence raises critical questions: Why is a vaccine-preventable disease returning? And what can be done to stop its spread? Understanding Measles Measles, also known as rubeola or red

Introduction Strongyloidiasis, an infection caused by the soil-transmitted helminth Strongyloides stercoralis , is often asymptomatic in...

It was 1986 in the UK when for the first time the mad cow disease, also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was first...

By Sherry Ainsworth, MSN, RN, ARNP   What is COPD? COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) refers to a group of lung problems that...

Herpes virus (DNA virus) courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Viruses are non-living invaders who penetrate the body's defenses. Once in the...

What is Mad Cow Disease and How is it Caused? Mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy, is a disease that impacts the brain...

Introduction Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly pathogenic, zoonotic virus that poses a serious threat to public health due to its high...

What are "Phages"? Phages attacking an E. Coli cell, injecting their DNA through the cell membrane. Phages, also known as Bacteriophages,...

If you’ve been planning a trip to a tropical country, you’re probably thinking of sun-soaked beaches, cool summer waters, and a margarita...

Written by Mariam Mohammed Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that many people assumed was mostly gone, especially with...

Each year in the United States, about 2 million people get infected by a bacteria that resists antibiotics, and at last 23 thousandths...

By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn  | Email Introduction In recent years, Mpox—formerly known as monkeypox—has evolved from a largely...

A big step forward... but we are not there yet! More than 40 years after HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) was first identified,...

By Nikki Elmi Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with...

The lungs, formerly believed to be sterile, are now understood to be a complex environment that is home to a variety of microorganisms...

WHAT IS FOODBORNE ILLNESS? Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, is caused by consuming contaminated food or beverages. A...

Introduction Pneumonia is an acute infection of the lung parenchyma that results in inflammation of the alveoli and interstitial tissue....

In March 2020, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was officially declared a pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO) [1]. From there,...

Source: https://flic.kr/p/2pN9hfU Human infection with a parasite called Plasmodium falciprum  causes life-threatening malaria. This...

What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacteria that is spread from person-to-person through the air, when they breathe, sing or cough. A...