Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

Tonsillitis is usually caused by a viral infection, although in some cases it can be caused by a bacterial infection, says Clark. Streptococcus pyogenes, the same bacterium that causes strep ...

"Recurrent tonsillitis can be a real pain in the neck. The tonsils sit in the back of the throat and form part of a ring of ...

A 2023 study reported that sore throat, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion were three symptoms that decreased the likelihood of COVID as the cause of an upper respiratory infection ... Medline ...

Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash.

New research is providing fresh support for the decades-old idea that viral infections can play a role in at least some ...

Some estimates attribute as many as 20 percent of cancer cases to infectious agents, such as Epstein-Barr virus and hepatitis ...

A fever and a nasty cough can be symptoms of a range of respiratory illnesses. An antigen test that narrows down the culprits ...

The first positive case of West Nile this year was reported in July by the Tarrant County Public Health Department.

Local doctors are observing an uptick in cases of viral meningitis, a common occurrence during this time of year.