Diseases

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus primarily transmitted by *Aedes aegypti* and *Aedes albopictus* mosquitoes. While often asymptomatic or causing mild, self-limiting illness, infection…

Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes of the *Aedes* and *Haemagogus* genera. It is characterized by fever, jaundice, and…

Rabies is a zoonotic, viral disease caused by neurotropic viruses in the genus *Lyssavirus*. It is characterized by acute, progressive encephalomyelitis. Transmission typically occurs through…

Gas gangrene is a life-threatening, rapidly progressive bacterial infection characterized by severe muscle necrosis and the production of gas within tissues. It is primarily caused…

Botulism is a rare but life-threatening paralytic illness caused by a potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium *Clostridium botulinum*. The toxin causes flaccid paralysis by…

Tetanus is a serious, often fatal, non-communicable infectious disease caused by the neurotoxin produced by the bacterium *Clostridium tetani*. It is characterized by severe muscle…

Meningococcal meningitis is a severe, life-threatening bacterial infection caused by *Neisseria meningitidis*. It involves inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) covering the brain and spinal…

Trichinellosis is a zoonotic helminthic infection caused by nematodes of the genus *Trichinella*. Humans typically acquire the infection through the ingestion of raw or undercooked…

Strongyloidiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the nematode *Strongyloides stercoralis*. Unique among helminths, it can complete its life cycle within the human host (autoinfection),…

Hookworm infection is a parasitic helminthic disease caused by *Ancylostoma duodenale* or *Necator americanus*. It is transmitted via soil contaminated with human feces. The larvae…