Posts tagged with ‘fever’

Bacterial and viral meningitis cause the tissue around your brain and spinal cord to swell. Bacterial meningitis can cause brain…

Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for colds and the flu.

Stomach viruses are known for stomach pain, vomiting, and fever. There are several causes and it can be very contagious…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects your lungs and breathing. People of all ages can get…

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It once was a common childhood disease until a vaccine…

Avian flu is a virus caused by close contact with birds who have the disease. It spreads by touching an…

Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,…

A baby or infant's first fever can be scary. Learn how to take your child’s temperature, how to bring down…

Learn about tick-borne relapsing fever and how it is treated.

Learn about the different types of lupus, as well as the main symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Hepatitis A (Hep A) is liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is very contagious.

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. The virus is usually spread through contact…

Malaria is a serious disease caused by parasites that are carried by mosquitos. It is most common in countries with…

Gallstones are hard deposits that can form inside the gallbladder, causing pain in the upper abdomen.

As people get older, sacs can form in the kidneys. These sacs are called "cysts." They are usually small sacs…

Intussusception is a serious problem when the intestine folds into itself and causes a blockage. It is most common in…

Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus that lives in soil. People get infected by breathing in spores from…