Valley fever is an infectious disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of ...

The role of antiviral drugs in the treatment of dengue fever has been limited, but is currently widely studied. Focusing on the natural characteristics of dengue, this acute febrile illness can be ...

is a tick-borne acute viral hemorrhagic fever with a high case–fatality rate. Ribavirin has been used as a treatment for patients with CCHF. Although the efficacy of ribavirin in the treatment ...

When a cold strikes, you want fast, effective relief. And while grabbing the first over-the-counter cold medication seems ...

Two AAP-recommended strategies can help physicians rule out invasive bacterial infections in febrile infants, which could ...

Mr Idris said the disease control agency had issued a comprehensive public advisory on Lassa fever, urging Nigerians to adopt ...

Despite being rare, tularemia is highly infectious and can lead to severe health complications if left untreated.

A doctor has issued a warning to parents who may be tempted to give their children a particular type of medicine to alleviate ...

Fueled by raging summer temperatures, persistent droughts and increased construction, valley fever cases spiked in 2024. The ...

Symptoms range from mild fever and joint pain to severe bleeding from the nose, mouth and gastrointestinal tract. The disease is fatal in about 20 per cent of cases, particularly when treatment is ...

As feral hog populations increase in Texas and the U.S., they create desirable conditions for disease-carrying ticks and ...

Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone, so I shall share ...