Infectious Disease
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The Meat Allergy Caused by a Tick Bite: Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Alpha-gal cases have surged from 24 in 2009 to 450,000 today as the Lone Star tick has spread across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South.
Hepatitis B: What Parents Should Know
Babies and children exposed to this virus that affects the liver have up to a 90 percent chance of developing a chronic infection, which can lead to serious complications.
Chagas Disease: When a “Kiss” Can Make You Sick
These bugs have been making headlines because they carry a parasite that can cause an infection known as Chagas disease.
How Many People Will One Sick Person Infect?
One sick person can infect anywhere from 1 to 18 other people, depending on the illness. Learn how vaccines help reduce the spread and the severity of measles, flu and RSV.
What to Know About Adenovirus
Learn more about adenovirus, a respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms and is the most common cause of pink eye.
Worried About Measles? 5 Common Infections With Similar Symptoms
Many infections can cause a rash that looks like the measles, but they're far less dangerous than the highly contagious virus.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: A Rare but Serious Viral Illness
Spread by contact with rodent waste and nesting materials, hantavirus can cause serious symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing and severe respiratory distress.
What to Know About the Bird Flu Threat
Bird flu continues to spread, causing outbreaks in chickens and dairy cows. More people are getting infected too, but the threat to humans remains low.