Malaria:Â Causative Agent, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention What is Malaria? The most important human protozoal pathogens belong to the genus Plasmodium and are the causative agents …
Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) What is Pneumocystis pneumonia? Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), a severe, infectious lung disease, was recognized just after World War II in Europe when …
Hansen’s Disease or Leprosy Introduction Hansen’s disease, also known as leprosy, is an ancient disease appearing throughout written history. Disfigurement, loss of limbs, and blindness …
Fundamental Principle of Clinical Specimen Collection Content Introduction Fundamental Principles of Specimen Collection Collection Procedures Patient-Collected Specimens Labeling and Requisitions of sample Safety Introduction of …
Syphilis: Agent, Epidemiology, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention What is Syphilis? Syphilis Is a Chronic, Infectious Disease, Over the centuries, Europeans have had to contend with …
Gonorrhea: Causative Agent, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention What is Gonorrhea? One of the most common STIs in men and women is gonorrhea. Importantly, the ability …
What is Chlamydia? Introduction STIs continue to be a major public health challenge in the United States. In fact, the CDC reports that STIs as …
Histoplasmosis: Symptoms, Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention What is Histoplasmosis? Histoplasmosis is primarily a disease of the lungs caused by Histoplasma capsulatum var. capsulatum, a facultative, …
Cold Sores: Introduction, Entry, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Cure Introduction of cold sores The term herpes is derived from the Greek word meaning “to creep:’ Clinical …
Exposure and Transmission of Infectious Disease Exposure and Transmission An essential feature in the development of an infectious disease is the initial exposure of the …