Mononucleosis is a common and debilitating illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Symptoms typically develop within 2 weeks […]
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A dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing. This may be due to the inability to form a full […]
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by the molluscum virus. It is most common in children and […]
Diverticulitis is a condition in which pouches form in the wall of the colon. The pouches are usually […]
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause serious infections, including pneumonia and bloodstream […]
Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune condition that causes a distinctive type of skin rash. It is characterized by […]
Dermatillomania, also known as “skin picking disorder,” is a mental health condition characterized by repetitive and excessive skin […]
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a virulent new respiratory illness, has killed 33 people in Saudi Arabia since […]
Dementia is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that affects cognitive functions such as memory and language. Dementia symptoms may […]
Meningococcal meningitis is a serious infection that can cause severe brain damage or even death. It's caused by […]
Melioidosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Melioidosis. It is a potentially fatal disease that can be […]
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus which infects the body's cells and can cause lifelong problems. Cytomegalovirus is […]
Cystic Fibrosis, or CF, is an inherited disease that causes chronic infection and inflammation of the lungs, digestive […]
Marburg hemorrhagic fever (MHF) is a rare and deadly virus that can cause severe respiratory illness, bleeding, and […]
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection that causes the worst diarrhea, stomach cramps, and other symptoms. It's caused by […]
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can cause severe symptoms, such as fever, rash, and joint pain. […]
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects the intestines of humans and animals. In humans, it causes intestinal illness […]