An epidemic refers to a disease that spreads quickly and furiously from person to person, infecting more people in a given region than anticipated. When an epidemic crosses states and spreads globally, drugs for mass treatment are necessary, the...
Pyoderma describes any skin infection that is pyogenic, meaning there is local inflammation serious enough to cause the production of pus. It may be caused by an infectious agent such as bacteria or fungus or, rarely, it can signal an autoimmune...
Fleas are tiny wingless parasites that live all over the world. Although they probably prefer the company of your cat or dog, fleas can also extend temporary residence to the human foot or shin, where they feed on the blood. Treating flea bites in...
Doryx is a trade name for doxycycline, a member of the tetracycline antibiotic drug group. Doxycycline is active against a variety of bacteria. It is useful for treating a diverse array of infections from acne to the plague. Some bacteria have...
Fleas are oval-shaped, wingless insects capable of jumping a long distance. Flea bites occur when fleas suck the blood from the skin of humans by using their sharp-edged jaws to break the skin. Fleas tend to live on cats and dogs, however, when...
Bacteria are some of the most diverse organisms in nature. These single-celled organisms cannot be seen with the naked eye and are found in many different habitats, like soil, air, water, hot springs and acidic environments. Bacteria are...
