Human Infections
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Food Poisoning Causes and Symptoms
Food poisoning is a general term used when a person has become ill from something that they've ingested. Here's the lowdown on causes and symptoms of food-borne illness. more...
Should Boys Also Be Vaccinated Against HPV?
The reluctance to vaccinate boys against cervical cancer-causing HPV may soon change. Research reveals a connection between oral cancers the HPV virus. more...
Human Papilloma Virus and Oral Cancer
There's a frightening link between oral cancers and the genital HPV virus. Soon the HPV vaccine Gardisil will be approved for use in both men and women. more...
Warts and Human Papilloma Viruses
Some papillomaviruses do more than cause unsightly warts. A few strains of HPV cause sexually transmitted genital warts that can lead to cancer. Vaccinate your preteen. more...
Rapid Flu Test with Results in 30 Minutes
Is it the flu, a cold or a bacterial infection? A fast test to screen for influenza virus takes the guesswork out of treatment. more...
Understanding WHO Pandemic Alert Phases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has a six-phase formal set of guidelines to help communities and health care agencies prepare for and respond to global epidemics. more...
Comparison of Bacterial and Viral Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges that line and protect the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when bacteria or viruses breech the blood-brain barrier. more...
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New Strategies in the Battle Against Malaria
By: Dennis Holley
Malarial mosquitoes and the parasites they carry continually evolve resistance to the pesticides and drugs used to kill them. New approaches must be found. more...
Flu Vaccine 2009 Produced, Ready for Testing
By: Donald Reinhardt
The MCDK cell flu vaccine, prepared in large fermenters and later purified, will be tested to determine its effectiveness for immune protection against swine H1N1 flu. more...
Swine flu, H1N1, bird flu, H5N1, type A influenza - these are five terms used to describe the various strains of a single virus, but what is the difference? more...
WHO Declares Swine H1N1 Pandemic for 2009
By: Donald Reinhardt
The World Health Organization (WHO) on June 11, 2009 made flu an official pandemic for 2009 season. Swine flu H1N1 is now a world-wide, infectious, dangerous disease. more...
Rat Lungworm – Angiostrongylus cantonensis
The rat lungworm is a natural parasite of rats in warm climates, but when it accidentally infects humans it can cause serious disease and even death. more...
Interesting Facts About Pinworm
Scientists have discovered a number of interesting facts about pinworm infection, as well as the life cycle, close relatives, and history of Enterobius vermicularis. more...
Pinworm – A Common Intestinal Worm in Children
Infecting 400 million people, pinworm is the most common nematode parasite of humans in many places. It owes its success largely to the simplicity of its life cycle. more...
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