Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused due to gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium known as Bacillus anthracis. It occurs naturally in soil and commonly infects domestic and wild animals worldwide. People can get sick from anthrax if they come into contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. Anthrax can cause severe diseases in both humans … Read more
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread by the bite of an infected tick. Most people who become ill with RMSF will have a fever, headache, and rash. If not treated early with the right antibiotics, RMSF can be fatal. Without prompt treatment, RMSF can seriously damage internal organs, such as your … Read more
It can affect anyone, although it is more common in people living in tropical areas with poor sanitation. Diagnosis can be difficult because other parasites look very similar to E. histolytica when viewed under a microscope. Affected individuals are not always ill. Medicines are available if your doctor determines that you are infected and need … Read more
Babesiosis is a disease that is caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. Many different species (types) of Babesia parasites have been found in animals, only a few of which have been found in humans. Babesia microti—which commonly infects white-footed mice and other small mammals—is the predominant species found in people in the … Read more
Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by intestinal infection with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. People can become ill when they swallow food or water contaminated with cholera bacteria. The infection is often mild or asymptomatic, but can sometimes be severe and life-threatening. In severe cases, immediate treatment is necessary as death can occur within hours. … Read more
Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. People can contract the disease when they come into contact with infected animals or animal products contaminated with the bacteria. The most affected animals include sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, and dogs. This is a bacterial infection that is transmittes from animals to humans. Most commonly, people are … Read more
Campylobacter infection is a type of stomach flu. Some people call it food poisoning. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever. Campylobacteriosis This foodborne illness starts after someone eats or drinks food that contains Campylobacter bacteria. If you ingest enough bacteria, you can get an infection. Typically, symptoms appear one to … Read more
Among the many different types of Pseudomonas, the one that most often causes infections in humans is called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause infections in the blood, lungs (pneumonia), or other parts of the body after surgery. See the CDC reportPseudomonas infection is a disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Pseudomonas. Bacteria are … Read more
Glanders is a contagious disease caused by the bacteria Burkholderia mallei. Although people can get the disease, the disease primarily affects horses. It also affects donkeys and mules and can naturally infect other mammals such as goats, dogs, and cats.Glanders is an infectious and fatal disease that mainly affects horses, donkeys, or mules caused by … Read more
Most of the country’s 42 million youth, 1 between the ages of 10 and 19, are generally healthy. In recent years, the United States has seen declines in sexual risk behaviors, teenage childbearing, smoking, and the use of certain substances, as well as higher educational achievement for younger youth. Improve your health and growth during … Read more