Infectious Diseases
Rare diseases caused by bacteria and viruses.
Bugs, PANDAS, and Tics
Article examines the relationships between infections, PANDAS, and movement disorders.
Article examines the relationships between infections, PANDAS, and movement disorders.
Deaths due to infection after RU-486 use or childbirth
Article reviews information about women's deaths due to Clostridium sordellii infection after use of RU-486 (Mifeprex) or childbirth, the involvement of the CDC, FDA, and NIH in researching and tracking cases of infection, and legislation to halt Mifeprex sales in the U.S.
Article reviews information about women's deaths due to Clostridium sordellii infection after use of RU-486 (Mifeprex) or childbirth, the involvement of the CDC, FDA, and NIH in researching and tracking cases of infection, and legislation to halt Mifeprex sales in the U.S.
University of Iowa Health Care: Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Brief information in plain language on herpes simplex encephalitis.
Brief information in plain language on herpes simplex encephalitis.
Legionellosis (Legionnaire's Disease)
Feature article describes legionellosis (Legionnaire's disease) and two outbreaks in 2001. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Feature article describes legionellosis (Legionnaire's disease) and two outbreaks in 2001. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
Article describes leprosy, its symptoms, and treatment. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Article describes leprosy, its symptoms, and treatment. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Listeriosis
Article describes listeriosis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as how it's transmitted and how to protect yourself from it.
Article describes listeriosis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as how it's transmitted and how to protect yourself from it.
Mosquito-Borne Encephalitis
Article describes the types of encephalitis carried by mosquitoes, and how to protect yourself from infection. From the Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
Article describes the types of encephalitis carried by mosquitoes, and how to protect yourself from infection. From the Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.
NYSDOH: Mycoplasma Infection
Information from the New York State Department of Health.
Information from the New York State Department of Health.
Nipah Virus
Article describes Nipah virus, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and describes outbreaks of the virus that have occurred.
Article describes Nipah virus, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and describes outbreaks of the virus that have occurred.
Nocardiosis
Article describes the different types of nocardiosis, including mycetoma, and the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article describes the different types of nocardiosis, including mycetoma, and the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Facts About Smallpox Disease
Article describes smallpox disease, including symptoms, the U.S. vaccination program, and issues about its use as a biological weapon.
Article describes smallpox disease, including symptoms, the U.S. vaccination program, and issues about its use as a biological weapon.