Bacteria & Viruses
Common bacterial & viral infections.
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Cellulitis
- Cholera
- Cold Sores (HSV-1): Symptoms, Causes & Prevention
- Coping With Colds
- Dengue Fever
- Diarrhea
- E. Coli Infections: Diarrhea
- Encephalitis
- Fighting Germs
- Food Poisoning
- Germs: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Protozoa
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- How Can I Prevent Lyme Disease?
- How Long Is Mono Contagious?
- Impetigo
- Lyme Disease
- MRSA
- Meningitis
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Osteomyelitis
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscesses
- Strep Test (Video)
- Strep Throat
- Tetanus
- The Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Toxic Shock Syndrome
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Warts
- What's the Difference Between Infectious and Contagious?
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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