The recent increase in the number of viral diseases is troubling. Although the incidence of acute respiratory infections is low, the incidence is increasing among...

Autoimmune diseases are caused by the immune system ramping up to attack foreign substances. There are many different infections that can trigger an autoimmune reaction....

A woman who is infected with an STD may not feel comfortable talking about it or may be embarrassed about having an infection. In fact,...

Respiratory diseases affect various tissues and organs of the respiratory system, such as the alveoli, pleurae, and pleural cavity, as well as the nerves and...

Airborne diseases are those spread by infected air. The disease is transmitted through the air and may vary in severity and type. People can catch...