Sandeep Sharma
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This viral disease occurs in the Rocky Mountain states and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Since it develops from the bite of a tick, it occurs during the season of greatest tick activity. The incu...
This is a rather rare bacterial disease that is spread by ticks in the United States. The incubation period varies from three to twelve days, but is usu'ally around eight days. Relapsing fever ...
Sporotrichosis is caused by a species of fungus; this fungus differs from the superficial fungi (dermatophytes) responsible for the varieties of Tinea described in the chapter on fungal infections.
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Erysipeloid is a bacterial skin infection. It occurs almost entirely in persons handling animals (especially hogs), poultry (especially turkeys), fish, shellfish, crabs, meat and by-products ...
Leptospirosis is caused by a bacterium that is widely distributed among animal populations in the United States. Infection of man results from contact with a diseased animal or from contaminated wat...
Encephalitis is an uncommon viral disease in which the brain, spinal cord, and membranes covering these organs become inflamed. Some cases of encephalitis are contracted as a result of mosquito...
Initial exposure to the Varicella-Zoster virus produces chicken pox. This is a common, highly contagious childhood disease which occasionally affects young adults. The incubation period averages abo...
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that resembles warts in some ways. Small, firm, pink-to-red bumps form that may be pinhead to matchhead in size. Occasionally, giant molluscum occurs, in w...
Although millions of Americans depend on prescription medicines for health, many are confused and distrustful of government's role in keeping those medicines safe, a new survey finds.
In fact, m...
Families that regularly eat healthy dinners together often encourage children to make healthier food choices.
Here are suggestions on how to make family dinners both healthy and convenient, courtesy ...