Seasonal flu sickens millions of Americans each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the incubation period--the interval between exposure to the virus and the appearance of symptoms--averages two days, with a...
Swine flu is the common name of the novel strain of influenza A now known as H1N1. According to a May 2009 article in "Lancet," the interval between exposure to swine flu and the appearance of symptoms averages 1.4 days. However, not all symptoms...
Communicable diseases, also referred to an as infectious or contagious diseases, are caused by bacteria organisms, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Communicable diseases such as the common cold, influenza or gastroenteritis are spread by direct...
Rabies is a deadly virus spread to humans from the saliva of infected animals, most commonly through a bite. The rabies virus travels to the brain following the peripheral nerves. Rabies transmission most commonly occurs through dogs but bats,...
The flu, or influenza, is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by the influenza virus. Every year, between 5 and 20 percent of Americans will suffer with symptoms of the flu. According to the National Institute of...
Malaria is a life threatening infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes carrying a Plasmodium parasite. Once inside the human body, the parasite causes infection in the liver and the red blood cells. Medline Plus explains that most of the...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory influenza viruses are highly contagious due to the ease with which they are transmitted from one person to another, often before the infected person develops symptoms....
Cats are wonderful pets that will create many warm moments and loving memories for you and your children. Unfortunately, they will also create hundreds of pounds of dirty litter during their lifetime. Several types of parasites, bacteria, worms...
Influenza, or the flu, is a viral respiratory infection that can lead to serious complications, particularly in young children, the elderly and individuals with other respiratory diseases or weakened immune systems. The flu shot offers protection...
