In some bacterial infections, inflammatory responses of the immune system cause biological changes in the patient’s body. These changes release special proteins that can lead to the patient’s death. […]
A small insect bite, an animal attack, or even direct contact with humans can cause harmful bacterial skin infection amongst humans. […]
Various bacteria live on skin surfaces. Once they enter the body and the bloodstream, they can cause deadly illnesses and blood infections called Bacteremia. […]
Inflammation of the meninges is referred to as meningitis. If the actual nerves of the brain or spinal cord become infected, the condition is known as encephalitis, or myelitis. […]
Tularemia, chronic wasting disease, brucellosis, and query fever are some of the diseases that get transferred from animals to humans. One Health Initiative is trying to improve the health of all species on this planet. […]
Vaccinations and antibiotics have variable impact on different types of lung infections that result in pneumonia. […]
Legionella bacteria are present in most water systems at a low level, including most homes, but they are dangerous only when they become aerosolized. […]
Animals can infect us at home, at zoos, and in the wild. We can follow best practices to avoid getting infected. […]
Zoonosis is a type of viral disease that animals with a backbone pass on to humans. Diseases are jumping from animals to humans at a faster pace than before, and over 200 diseases have been identified as zoonotic. […]
The infectious disease world of the gastrointestinal tract is a very busy one. From foodborne disease, to viral and bacterial diarrhea, and finally to the emerging infectious disease Clostridium difficile. […]
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