Croup is a lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children. Croup is most common during the […]
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Leprosy is a chronic, infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy is typically contracted through contact […]
As science and technology continue to progress in leaps and bounds in the twenty-first century, so does our […]
Legionellosis is a respiratory infection caused by Legionella bacteria. Symptoms of Legionellosis include fever, chills, cough, and shortness […]
Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a bacterium which produces toxin. This toxin can cause inflammation of the throat, difficulty swallowing, […]
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane that lines the inside of both […]
Condyloma is a sexually transmitted infection that can come in multiple forms. The most common form of this […]
Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) is a type of carbapenemase that can cause serious and often deadly infections. The […]
Coccidioidomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. The fungus is found in soil, and the disease […]
Kingella is a bacterium that can cause symptoms in humans, such as fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. The bacterium […]
Clostridium perfringens is a bacterium that thrives in anaerobic environments, such as the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of Clostridium […]
Parotitis is an infection that affects the parotid gland, a small tympanic membrane-like structure near the ear. It's […]
Clostridium difficile is an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that is the primary cause of hospital-acquired “superbug” infections. This infection can […]
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can be found in soil, surface water and dusts. As a result […]
Cimex lectularius is an insect that feeds exclusively on the blood of humans and animals. Cimex lectularius symptoms […]
Chlamydia is an infection that is transferred through sexual contact, and the most common symptom for this type […]
Hepatic encephalopathy is a neurological disorder where the liver malfunctions and causes toxins to build up in the […]
