Prevention and control of Candida Auris spread in hospitals
Candida auris is a fungus first identified in 2009 in an elderly patient in Japan, specifically in her ear (hence the name "auris," which means "ear" in Latin). What alarmed the international public was an article published in April 2019 in The New York Times, with a rather disturbing headline: A Mysterious Infection, Spanning...
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Seasonal flu: virus elimination as a prevention method
Seasonal flu is a condition caused by the influenza virus, which attacks the respiratory system and occurs most often in the autumn and winter months. This virus is known for its high contagiousness and is usually transmitted through respiratory droplets released into the air when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or talks. The family...
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Top 10 most common viral infections
Viral infections Viruses are tiny germs that cause some of the most common infections worldwide, including the current global COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the most frequent viral infections include: 1. The common cold and the flu Both are upper respiratory tract infections and are transmitted through the air via virus-contaminated droplets or through direct...
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The 12 most dangerous viruses in history
12 dangerous viruses For some dangerous viral infections, vaccines and antiviral medications are available, which has allowed for the prevention of widespread infection and has helped sick individuals recover. Over time, several dangerous viruses have crossed from animals to humans, causing large outbreaks and numerous deaths. However, the new coronavirus that is currently causing...
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21 of the deadliest epidemics and pandemics in history
Epidemics and pandemics Some of the most severe epidemics and pandemics in history have condemned entire civilizations, causing millions of deaths. While these disease outbreaks still threaten humanity, thanks to advances in epidemiology, the consequences are no longer as devastating as in the past. Here are 21 of the worst epidemics and pandemics in...
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Zika virus: causes, symptoms, transmission, treatment and prevention
Zika virus infection is caused by a microorganism of the Flavivirus genus, Flaviviridae family, and is transmitted via mosquitoes, primarily through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The virus was first identified in 1947 in Uganda, in monkeys. Outbreaks of disease caused by this virus have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia,...
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Causes, Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment and Prevention
Whooping cough (also known as "pertussis") is a serious and contagious infection that spreads easily from one person to another through coughing and sneezing. Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis, located in the respiratory tract. The infection causes a violent and uncontrollable cough that can make breathing difficult...
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