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Also called: Stomach flu Have you ever had the "stomach flu?" What you probably had was gastroenteritis - not a type of flu at all. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the intestines caused by a virus, bacteria or parasites. Viral gas...

Also called: Stomach flu Have you ever had the "st...

Also called: Sexually transmitted infections, STDs, Venereal disease Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that you can get from having sex with someone who has the infection. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites and viruses. Ther...

Also called: Sexually transmitted infections, STDs...

Also called: Zoonoses Animal diseases that people can catch are called zoonoses. Many diseases affecting humans can be traced to animals or animal products. You can get a disease directly from an animal, or indirectly, through the environment.Farm an...

Also called: Zoonoses Animal diseases that people ...

Also called: Pertussis Whooping cough is an infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable coughing. The name comes from the noise you make when you take a breath after you cough. You may have choking spells or may cough so hard that you vom...

Also called: Pertussis Whooping cough is an infect...

Also called: WNV West Nile virus (WNV) is an infectious disease that first appeared in the United States in 1999. Infected mosquitoes spread the virus that causes it. People who get WNV usually have no symptoms or mild symptoms. The symptoms include ...

Also called: WNV West Nile virus (WNV) is an infec...

Also called: Coccidioidomycosis Valley Fever is a disease caused by a fungus (or mold) called Coccidioides. The fungi live in the soil of dry areas like the southwestern U.S. Anyone exposed to the fungus can get the infection. The highest risk is for...

Also called: Coccidioidomycosis Valley Fever is a ...

Sinusitis means your sinuses are infected or inflamed. Your sinuses are hollow air spaces within the bones surrounding the nose. They produce mucus, which drains into the nose. If your nose is swollen, this can block the sinuses and cause pain and in...

Sinusitis means your sinuses are infected or infla...

Also called: Pyrexia A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. It is not an illness. It is part of your body's defense against infection. Most bacteria and viruses that cause infections do well at the body's normal temperature (98.6 F...

Also called: Pyrexia A fever is a body temperature...

Also called: Norwalk virus infections Noroviruses are a group of related viruses. Infection with these viruses causes an illness called gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It can spread from person to person, or through co...

Also called: Norwalk virus infections Noroviruses ...

Also called: Candidiasis, Moniliasis Candida is the scientific name for yeast. It is a fungus that lives almost everywhere, including in your body. Usually, your immune system keeps yeast under control. If you are sick or taking antibiotics, it can m...

Also called: Candidiasis, Moniliasis Candida is th...

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. You get it when an infected mosquito bites you. Malaria is a major cause of death worldwide, but it is almost wiped out in the United States. The disease is mostly a problem in developing countries w...

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite....

Also called: HCV Hepatitis C is one type of hepatitis - a liver disease - caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It usually spreads through contact with infected blood. It can also spread through sex with an infected person and from mother to baby du...

Also called: HCV Hepatitis C is one type of hepati...

Also called: HBV Hepatitis B is one type of hepatitis - a liver disease- caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B spreads by contact with an infected person's blood, semen or other body fluid. An infected woman can give hepatitis B to her b...

Also called: HBV Hepatitis B is one type of hepati...

Also called: HAV Hepatitis A is one type of hepatitis - a liver disease - caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The disease is spread primarily through food or water contaminated by stool from an infected person. You can get HAV from- Eating food pr...

Also called: HAV Hepatitis A is one type of hepati...

Also called: Viral hepatitis Your liver helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Hepatitis is a swelling of the liver that makes it stop working well. It can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis, or to cancer.Viruses cause most cas...

Also called: Viral hepatitis Your liver helps your...

Also called: Pediculosis Head lice are parasitic wingless insects. They live on people's heads and feed on their blood. An adult louse is about the size of a sesame seed. The eggs, called nits, are even smaller - about the size of a knot in thread. L...

Also called: Pediculosis Head lice are parasitic w...

By Jeremy P Stanfords Purchasing a home is considered part of the "American dream." And while it is a great privilege, it is also something that comes with a lot of responsibility, both before and after you close (finalize the purchase). If you have...

By Jeremy P Stanfords Purchasing a home is consid...

MYTH: Club soda removes stains better than plain water.Fact: In GHRI tests, they worked equally well. The most important thing is to treat stains (on washable fabrics) as quickly as possible with a cloth dipped either in cool water or club soda.MYTH:...

MYTH: Club soda removes stains better than plain w...

First, gather the following supplies: Family photos (we used 15), the same amount of frames, a pencil, hammer, nails and a level. Next, scan photos into your computer, and print out black and white copies onto photo paper. If technically-challenged, ...

First, gather the following supplies: Family photo...

If you have time or are inclined to take your drapes down, launder or have them cleaned according to the care label. For a quick fix, use the upholstery attachment of the vacuum cleaner because it does wonders not only to brush away the dust, but als...

If you have time or are inclined to take your drap...

Because phones are used the most and cleaned the least, sanitize all of the phones in your house. Here's a quick way to clean the handset, receiver, and cord: Swipe with alcohol wipes or isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a paper towel or microfiber cloth....

Because phones are used the most and cleaned the l...