Overview Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, and it was first discovered in 1958 among monkeys used for research. Even so, monkeys are not the
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What Is HIV? HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, a type of virus that causes damage to the cells in the immune system. As a result, it affects how the
What Is HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus, which is a group of viruses that affects the skin. There are up to 100 different viruses in this group. In most
What is HPV & HPV Vaccine? Human papillomavirus, often abbreviated as HPV, is a common sexually transmitted disease that can cause warts in numerous body parts. There are more than
Lymph System and Lymph Nodes As a part of the immune system, the lymph system is a process of carrying lymph fluid to lymph nodes via lymph vessels. Instead of
What Is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. It occurs when an infected deer tick bites and transmits the bacteria to humans.
What Are STDs? STDs stands for sexually transmitted diseases. These are very common medical infections that can be passed from person to person through sexual activity during, anal, oral, or
Pneumonia is an infectious disease that leads to inflamed air sacs in the lungs. As a result, the air sacs would fill with pus or fluid, making you cough with
Lockjaw, also known as tetanus, is a bacterial infection that occurs in the nervous system. It is characterized by muscle contractions in the neck and . Nevertheless, the symptoms may
Norovirus is the main trigger of most viral gastroenteritis outbreaks in the world. It can spread from animals or people with the infection. Common ways of contracting the virus include
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