This infectious virus was first identified in 2012 in Saudi Arabia Name MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus) Transmission A viral respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus Coronaviruses are... read more →
As of December 2015, 36.7 million people all over the world were living with HIV Name HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome) Transmission HIV is a virus that attacks... read more →
This is the leading preventable infectious cause of blindness in the world Name Trachoma Transmission Trachoma is a bacterial infection of the eye It spreads easily from person to person... read more →
Pneumonia is the leading infectious killer of children under the age of five Name Pneumonia Transmission Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs It is a common complication of respiratory... read more →
Did you know tapeworms can cause seizures? Name Taeniasis/cysticercosis Transmission Taeniasis is a mild intestinal infection caused by tapeworms Humans get taeniasis by eating raw or undercooked beef and pork... read more →
No one likes having an upset stomach. The giardiasis parasite causes diarrhea and other unpleasant symptoms Name Giardiasis also known as beaver fever Transmission A serious intestinal infection caused by... read more →
Most people know this condition by its popular names pink eye and Apollo, but did you know there are many things that cause it? Name Conjunctivitis also known as apollo,... read more →
The world has almost eliminated polio which has no cure and can permanently cripple or kill you Name Polio (full name: poliomyelitis) Transmission A highly infectious disease caused by a... read more →
Did you know eating too much raw cassava can paralyze you and affect your memory? Name Konzo (means “bound legs” in the Yaka language) aka mantakassa Transmission Though it is... read more →
Known as crypto, this is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites Name Cryptosporidiosis aka crypto Transmission A contagious diarrheal disease caused by parasites called Cryptosporidium The parasites live in water, food,... read more →