Infections Common at Home or Away
These infections can strike anytime and anywhere. Learn to recognize, and the best first aid tips for, these infections.
Rabies Symptoms
Rabies in humans is extremely rare in developed countries. There was only one documented case in the US in 2007. Rabies from domestic dog bites hasn't been reported in over a decade (there were a couple of cases from foreign dogs). Usually, rabies comes from bites or scratches by wild animals.
Rabies in humans is extremely rare in developed countries. There was only one documented case in the US in 2007. Rabies from domestic dog bites hasn't been reported in over a decade (there were a couple of cases from foreign dogs). Usually, rabies comes from bites or scratches by wild animals.
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is brought to you by group A Streptococcus, the same bacteria that causes strep throat. Scarlet fever shows up as a rash on some people that are suffering from strep throat, usually kids younger than 18.
Scarlet fever is brought to you by group A Streptococcus, the same bacteria that causes strep throat. Scarlet fever shows up as a rash on some people that are suffering from strep throat, usually kids younger than 18.
MRSA and Staph
MRSA is everywhere. Literally. To find proof, just read the papers and watch TV news. Teachers swab the classroom with modified baby wipes because of MRSA. Products advertise their ability to kill MRSA. Hospital staff make huge notes on patients' charts when MRSA is present. Stickers and bands declare MRSA status for all (healthcare providers) to see.
MRSA is everywhere. Literally. To find proof, just read the papers and watch TV news. Teachers swab the classroom with modified baby wipes because of MRSA. Products advertise their ability to kill MRSA. Hospital staff make huge notes on patients' charts when MRSA is present. Stickers and bands declare MRSA status for all (healthcare providers) to see.
Clean Hands
Washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of disease. Try to get in the habit of washing your hands regularly, and pretty soon you'll start to notice when your hands aren't clean.
Washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of disease. Try to get in the habit of washing your hands regularly, and pretty soon you'll start to notice when your hands aren't clean.
Treat a Cold Sore
Cold sores come from the herpes simplex virus. There's nothing you can do to shorten an outbreak, but you can make it feel better.
Cold sores come from the herpes simplex virus. There's nothing you can do to shorten an outbreak, but you can make it feel better.
Campylobacter Infection
Campylobacter is one of the most common bacterial causes of diarrheal illness in the United States. Virtually all cases occur as isolated, sporadic events, not as a part of large outbreaks. Campylobacteriosis is estimated to affect over 1 million persons every year, or 0.5% of the general population.
Campylobacter is one of the most common bacterial causes of diarrheal illness in the United States. Virtually all cases occur as isolated, sporadic events, not as a part of large outbreaks. Campylobacteriosis is estimated to affect over 1 million persons every year, or 0.5% of the general population.
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is a summertime epidemic that continues into fall. It is usually spread by mosquitos carrying infected blood.
West Nile Virus is a summertime epidemic that continues into fall. It is usually spread by mosquitos carrying infected blood.
Shigella
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Every year, about 18,000 cases of shigellosis are reported in the United States. Learn how to recognize Shigella infection.
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Every year, about 18,000 cases of shigellosis are reported in the United States. Learn how to recognize Shigella infection.
Salmonella
Salmonella infections account for approximately 600 deaths in the US each year. There are more than 40,000 cases of Salmonella infection every year. Learn about Salmonella.
Salmonella infections account for approximately 600 deaths in the US each year. There are more than 40,000 cases of Salmonella infection every year. Learn about Salmonella.
Influenza (Flu)
Influenza - also known as the flu - is a common viral infection that is easily spread and commonly affects many during the winter months. Learn about influenza (flu).
Influenza - also known as the flu - is a common viral infection that is easily spread and commonly affects many during the winter months. Learn about influenza (flu).
Escherichia coli O157:H7
Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a foodborne illness caused by contaminated meat. Learn to recognize Escherichia coli O157:H7 and prevent it.
Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a foodborne illness caused by contaminated meat. Learn to recognize Escherichia coli O157:H7 and prevent it.
What to do for a Fever
Got a fever? Check your symptoms. Find out what you should do for your fever, when to see a doctor and how to treat it.
Got a fever? Check your symptoms. Find out what you should do for your fever, when to see a doctor and how to treat it.
Using a Thermometer to Check a Fever
About Cold and Flu: You need to know how to use a thermometer if you or your child has a fever. It may be harder than you think and there are quite a few options out there. Find out what you need to know about how to use a thermometer to check your fever.
About Cold and Flu: You need to know how to use a thermometer if you or your child has a fever. It may be harder than you think and there are quite a few options out there. Find out what you need to know about how to use a thermometer to check your fever.
Hepatitis C Overview
An overview of hepatitis C, from what it is to how it is spread. Learn about the leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.
An overview of hepatitis C, from what it is to how it is spread. Learn about the leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.
CDC - Influenza (Flu) | What Everyone Should Know About Flu
Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) facts on influenza.
Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) facts on influenza.
Disease Listing, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Gen Info | CDC Bacterial, M
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fact sheet on Escherichia coli 0157:H7.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fact sheet on Escherichia coli 0157:H7.
How to Wash Your Hands
Hand washing is perhaps our number one best defense against catching infectious diseases that may spread from dirty hands to the mouth nose and eyes such as norovirus and bird flu. From About Bird Flu
Hand washing is perhaps our number one best defense against catching infectious diseases that may spread from dirty hands to the mouth nose and eyes such as norovirus and bird flu. From About Bird Flu