What is Giardiasis? Giardiasis (GEE-are-DYE-uh-sis) is a diarrheal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. Once a person or animal has been infected with Giardia, the parasite lives in the intestine and is passed in feces (stool). Because the parasite is protected by an outer shell, it can survive outside the body and in the environment for long periods of time. Giardia … [Read more...]
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Enterovirus
What is an enterovirus? Non-polio enteroviruses are very common viruses; there are more than 100 types. It is estimated that 10 to 15 million people get enterovirus infections in the United States each year. Most people infected with enteroviruses have only mild symptoms or none at all, but some infections can be serious. Most enterovirus infections in the United … [Read more...]
Ebola
What is Ebola? Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola can cause disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). Ebola viruses are found in several African countries. It was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now … [Read more...]
Diabetes
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a long-term condition that causes high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal. The food we eat is turned into glucose or sugar for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. … [Read more...]
Common Cold
What is a Common Cold? The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat. A common cold is usually harmless. Most people recover from a common cold in about a week or two. If symptoms don’t approve, see your doctor. The Common Cold is a group of symptoms in the upper respiratory tract caused by a large number of different viruses. How a Common Cold … [Read more...]