Introduction Though cholera is known as a rare disease in the US, it is quite prevalent in the continents of Africa and Asia. According...

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causes both acute and chronic illnesses. Acute infections last for less than six months. They may...

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Introduction What stands between the viral infections from entering your body? There must be some sort of defense system activated to...

The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights a global resurgence of measles, with significant increases in cases reported in recent...

Precocious puberty is a condition which causes children to experience puberty earlier than their peers. It is substantially more common...

Antibiotic resistance (AMR) in bacteria is the outcome of change in the drug target, inactivation of the drug in the bacterial cell, or...

By Miranda Miller Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy are some of the most effective cancer treatments. They both have the same purpose - to...

Recurrent infections are an indication of immune deficiency. How many infections are too many? Typically, children on average have about...

Some information about a "cheeky" virus called infectious mononucleosis.

For those outside the medical field, chronic heart disease is often assumed to be a condition affecting only the elderly. However, those...

Measles, once considered a childhood rite of passage, is a highly contagious viral infection that can have serious consequences. Despite...

What is RNA? Many people know what DNA is since it is commonly called the "blueprint of life." However, fewer people are familiar with...

Human Papillomavirus, commonly known as HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. HPV is so common that the...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant global health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. This retrovirus...

Assessed and Endorsed by the MedReport Medical Review Board The global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact...

Assessed and Endorsed by the MedReport Medical Review Board Introduction As the world persists in its battle and recovery against the...

When I first passed my certification exam and entered into wound care consultation practice at a hospital, I knew nothing of its generic...

Some information about Coccidioidomycosis, a fungus common in parts of America and Mexico.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a cause of common cold symptoms in most older children and healthy adults. By the time a child has...