Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

The history of malaria in the United States

Malaria, an infectious disease caused by parasites belonging to the Plasmodium genus and transmitted by infected mosquitoes, is responsible for mortality and morbidity in more than 40% of the world, making it one of the most ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Consumer Health: Are you at risk for hepatitis?

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The five main strains of the hepatitis virus are referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. While they all cause liver disease, they differ in geographic prevalence, modes of transmission, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Investigating acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children

Since Fall 2021, an increasing number of unexplained cases of severe acute hepatitis have been reported in children. Epidemiologic investigation is ongoing, and, to date, a cause of these outbreaks has not been identified. ...

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