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Shingles is a very painful infection that occurs in older adults who previously had chickenpox. The virus that causes chickenpox, varicella zoster, can stay dormant in the body long after…

Nearly 50 countries are considered hot spots for a serious mosquito-borne illness called yellow fever. The mosquitos that spread this disease can be found in rural, urbans, and tropical regions…

Thanks to the widespread availability of a vaccine, children no longer have to go through the chickenpox. Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness that causes uncomfortable and sometimes painful symptoms.…

Typhoid fever is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. While rare in the UK, it’s still a major concern in several countries around the world and affects up to…

When people began migrating more during the 19th century, they brought more than hopes and dreams with them. Several deadly disease outbreaks occurred as a result of these migrations, especially…

Thanks to a popular song, you’ve probably heard of cat scratch fever. Cat scratch fever is caused by a bacteria some cats carry called Bartonella henselae. This bacteria can spread…