According to the Royal Papworth Hospital, influenza or ‘flu’, is a ‘viral infection that mainly affects the nose, throat and ...

As immune function wanes, people become vulnerable. What should be a sniffle becomes deadly pneumonia. Infections that should remain dormant awaken to fatal effect. An obscure fungus kills. People ...

Measles is considered one of the most contagious diseases in the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The ...

Infectious diseases are defined as those that are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. A person can be infected with a pathogenic microorganism ...

If you prefer an online learning experience, you can still earn a Drexel master’s degree in the field of infectious disease. The online Master of Science in Infectious Disease program features the ...

This non-thesis program includes four semesters (two academic years) of required and elective graduate courses, as well as a comprehensive research internship to be completed during the course of the ...

Infectious arthritis (IA) is a general term that refers to any arthritic condition caused by microorganisms, in which the capacity of infectious agents to colonize the joint is influenced by ...

Infectious diseases are a leading cause of illness and death worldwide, and are particularly dangerous to individuals with compromised immune systems. Immunocompromised people are less apt to control ...