Viral exanthema, also known as “makayha,” an eruptive skin rash often related to a viral infection, has hit 32 students at ...

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

Strep is different from a regular sore throat because it’s caused by bacteria, not a virus. Find a symptom comparison chart ...

The flu, also known as influenza, is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. While medical ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing hand foot and mouth, the flu and viral upper respiratory infections this week.

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As seasons change, sore throats become common, often caused by viral or bacterial infections, environmental irritants, and ...

The contagious nature of bacterial or viral infections like strep throat or influenza is well understood. You’re at risk of ...

As the name implies, cough is the signature symptom, and it can go on for weeks. Whooping cough can develop into a more ...

Throat infections such as viral pharyngitis (sore throat) and bacterial strep throat can cause pain when swallowing. Pharyngitis causes pain, scratchiness, or discomfort in the throat. Strep ...

Cobblestone throat is when circular bumps grow in the back of your throat. Several health conditions can cause these bumps to ...

CHENNAI: The monsoons bring both refreshing rains and increased health challenges. The ongoing intense downpours in the city ...