Diphtheria is an infection caused by bacteria. It is extremely contagious and spreads very quickly, affecting the throat and the nasal passages. People who are most likely to contract diphtheria include elderly adults, young children under the age of five, and people with compromised immune systems. Fortunately, cases of diphtheria
The term “hepatitis” refers to a family of diseases that result in liver inflammation and can be chronic and long-lasting. There are a few different types of hepatitis, all of which are viral diseases. These include Hepatitis A, B, and C. When the the liver is affected by these viruses, it
Hepatitis B is part of a group of viruses that affect the liver and also include Hepatitis A and Hepatitis C. According to the World Health Organizaiton (WHO Fact Sheet), approximately two billion people around the world have the disease and nearly 600,000 die from complications of Hepatitis B every
The disease of rabies is viral in form, causing a quick and severe infection of the central nervous system, leading to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Rabies affects animals that are warm-blooded, and is passed on from species-to-species. For example, if a rabies-infected dog were to bite a human, the
Description Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a serious infection that is caused by bacteria. It mainly affects the nervous system and can cause muscle contractions, most often in the muscles of the neck and jaw. This can make breathing extremely difficult. In some cases, it can even cause death.
Description Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), is an infectious disease caused by a virus. The virus is capable of attacking a number of species, including humans, birds, rodents, horses, and carnivores. It is known as a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transferred from animals to humans and vice versa. Tick-borne encephalitis