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03/16/2026

Today's is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). Learn more here:

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is very serious complication of E. coli infection.

03/16/2026

This serious condition can develop as a complication of certain bacterial infections and may cause the kidneys to stop working, unexplained bruising, blood in the urine, and extreme fatigue. What is this disease called?

03/13/2026

Did you know Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free‑living amoeba found in soil, water, and dust that can cause a rare but often fatal brain infection called granulomatous amebic encephalitis (G*E)?

03/09/2026

Today's is Osteoarthritis. Learn more here:

Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis type. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and management.

03/09/2026

This chronic condition is the most common type of arthritis and happens when joint cartilage breaks down, leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling of the hands, hips, back, or knees. What is this disease called?

03/06/2026

Did you know that Acanthamoeba organisms are commonly found in water and soil and can cause a rare but serious eye infection, especially in contact lens wearers who don't follow proper lens care?

03/02/2026

Today's is Anaplasmosis. Learn more here:

Some ticks spread anaplasmosis, a flu-like illness. Early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.

03/02/2026

This illness is caused by a bacterial infection, most often from a tick bite. Early signs can include fever, headache, chills, and muscle aches that typically start within 1-2 weeks of the bite. What is this disease called?

02/27/2026

Marburg Virus was first detected in 1967 when two simultaneous outbreaks occurred in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany and Belgrade, Serbia. These outbreaks were associated with laboratory work using African green monkeys imported from Uganda

02/23/2026

Today's is Rotavirus. Learn more here:

Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhoeal disease in infants and young children globally. It is transmitted through the oral-faecal route, directly from person to person, or indirectly through contaminated objects. People that are infected experience an abrupt onset of fever and vomiti...

02/23/2026

This disease is the most common cause of severe diarrheal disease in infants and young children around the world. What is this disease called?

02/20/2026

Did you know that Lassa Fever is named after the town in Nigeria where the first cases occurred?