Scabies, also known as the seven-year itch, is caused by a parasite that buries itself in your skin Name Scabies aka the seven-year itch (this nickname comes from the fact... read more →
We’ve already defined “preparedness” for infectious disease outbreaks so now that we know what it is, the question is should countries prepare? And if so, how? Let’s start with some reasons why... read more →
On Thursday we attended a lecture and award presentation for Dr. Ernest Madu, a Nigerian clinician and leader in global health. Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s newly launched Center... read more →
This disease has more than six names and comes from animals Photo Credits: City News Canada, International Business Times Nigeria Name Brucellosis, also known as Malta fever, Bang’s disease, Crimean... read more →
The adult worms that cause this disease can live in the human body for up to 15 years and the disease is the second leading infectious cause of blindness in... read more →
Have you ever heard of snail fever? This disease is second to malaria as the most devastating parasitic disease Photo Credits: Stanford, End.org Name Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia and... read more →
You may have noticed that we talk a lot about infectious diseases and outbreak preparedness. So what does the word “preparedness” actually mean? The Oxford dictionary definition: pre·par·ed·ness /prəˈper(ə)dnəs/ noun... read more →
This serious intestinal infection can kill within hours if not treated Photo Credits: CBC.ca, Britannica Name Cholera Transmission An infection caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae The bacteria enter the body... read more →
Leptospirosis is most commonly found in rodent urine and can cause a range of issues from mild flu-like symptoms to severe organ failure Photo Credits: CDC, Scientific American Name Leptospirosis... read more →
This common virus mostly affects children under age 5 Photo Credits: Caribbean 360, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Name Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Transmission A disease caused by... read more →