Infections

Athlete’s Foot: What It Is and How It’s Treated

Athlete’s Foot Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a contagious fungal infection that can affect any part of the foot, but…

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Bird Flu: What It Is and How It’s Treated

Bird Flu The bird flu (also known as influenza A or the avian flu) primarily infects birds, but can pose…

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Body Lice: What It Is and How It’s Treated

Body Lice Body lice are parasitic insects. They spread through physical contact with a person who has body lice or…

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Bone Infections: What It Is and How It’s Treated

Bone Infections Osteomyelitis is a bone infection. Learn about who is at risk for osteomyelitis and how these bone infections…

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C. diff Infections: What It Is and How It’s Treated

C. diff Infections C. diff or C. difficile is a bacterium that causes diarrhea. You are more likely to get…

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Cellulitis: What It Is and How It’s Treated

Cellulitis Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. The cause is usually a type of strep…

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Chagas Disease: What It Is and How It’s Treated

Chagas Disease Chagas disease, also called American trypanosomiasis, is a disease caused by a parasite. It is mainly spread by…

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Chickenpox: What It Is and How It’s Treated

Chickenpox Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes an itchy rash with blisters. Learn about…

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