The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider the "Fujian flu" a type of influenza A virus. Specifically, the Fujian flu is a strain of the H3N2 strain of influenza A; the H and the N refer to two proteins on the surface of the virus,...
There are many different flu viruses that may cause illness in humans. According to the CDC, the flu spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets, making prevention through hand washing, and other hygiene measures, important....
Community acquired pneumonia is a disease that affects the lungs. It is usually caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae or Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It can be spread from person to person and is acquired through the inhalation of...
Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is the most common cause of a febrile illness called roseola or exanthem subitum. This illness typically occurs in young children ages six months to three years. High fever, skin rash, and mild cold-like symptoms...
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a bacterium that can cause a number of serious infections in a hospital or community. According to the journal "Chest," older men with debilitating diseases are at a higher risk for infection with this organism than the...
Recurring shingles rarely occurs, except in people with compromised immune systems, according to University of Alabama Medical School professor Richard J. Whitely, M.D. Immune system compromise can result from diseases such as AIDS or drugs used...
Flu viruses are spread by people who have the illness. The most common forms of transmission are coughing and sneezing. Authorities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that a person with the flu is most infectious beginning the...
Meningitis is an infection of the spinal fluid and protective fibrous tissue that encapsulates the brain and spinal cord, the meninges. Bacteria and viruses, and less commonly, fungi and parasites can cause meningitis. The Meningitis Foundation of...
Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of a family of gram-negative bacteria that inhabit the intestines of around 40 percent of people, the International Specialty Supply states. Klebsiella pneumoniae often affects people with poor immune systems from...
Mammals and birds harbor flu viruses; avian strains typically are passed from aquatic birds or ducks to chickens or pigs, which are intermediate hosts. People then pass human influenza to these hosts, where the viruses combine to produce a new...
A rash is an area of swelling or irritation of the skin. It can appear red, bumpy, itchy, scaly or crusty. Rashes can also resemble blisters or pimples. Most cases will resolve spontaneously, but rashes may also signal an underlying condition that...
Otitis media, or an ear infection as it's commonly called, is one of the most common ailments in childhood. Homeopathic remedies can be extremely beneficial, especially since most ear infections are viral and are therefore not susceptible to the...
The influenza virus causes the illness commonly known as the flu. This is a highly contagious respiratory illness that passes from person to person through contact with the virus that enters the body through the nose, mouth or eyes. Only one or...
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a respiratory infection. The flu virus infects the cells in the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, throat and lungs. It can cause moderate to severe complications in all age groups. These include...
Several forms of acne can affect your skin. Acne is a common condition that affects approximately 17 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Of the 17 million affected, 85 percent are teenagers, but many adults also...
Dengue fever is an infectious viral disease spread by mosquitoes. It is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical climates. The disease is characterized by the onset of a sudden high fever and a measles-like rash, followed by severe body pain. It...
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils that causes swelling and pin. Tonsillitis occurs regularly during childhood but can continue into adulthood, occurring less frequently. Tonsillitis is typically treated with over-the-counter medications...
When it comes to influenza, two FDA-approved drugs were found to be effective treatments for the 2009-20010 flu season---oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). Two other flu drugs have been approved by the FDA, rimantadine (Flumadine) and...