Gezondheid en Ziekte - Infectieziekten

a tropical viral disease, characterized by fever, muscle pain, etc. which consequently leads to jaundice and potential death, transmitted by infected mosquitoes

a severe infectious disease marked by painful muscle contractions, particularly that of the jaw, as a result of bacteria invading the body through cuts or wounds

a potentially fatal disease passed between humans that is caused by an influenza strain similar to swine flu in pigs

an acute infectious disease characterized by fever and skin eruption, usually leaving permanent scars

an infectious and often fatal disease that mainly affects the nervous system of sheep

a viral illness that primarily affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as fever, coughing, and breathing difficulties, and it can lead to severe illness and even death

severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, a variation of coronavirus that was first reported back in 2019

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected

a contagious respiratory disease often characterized by violent coughs and breathing difficulties

a serious infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the thin protective tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, causing intense headaches and high temperature

a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children

a common respiratory infection in children that causes swelling around the vocal cords

an infectious disease caused by a type of virus called coronavirus that causes fever, tiredness, a cough, etc., and in some cases can kill, originated in China and later became a pandemic

a viral infection causing symptoms like a runny nose, cough, and sore throat

a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting

a contagious disease that causes a mild fever and an itchy rash with blisters, primarily affects children

a medical condition wherein people continue to experience COVID-19 symptoms for weeks or months after they begin to recover

a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae that can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose

a contagious viral illness, often occurring in children, that causes a red rash on the body as well as symptoms like fever, sore throat, and eye redness

an intestinal infection‌ that often causes watery diarrhea, inflammation, nausea, vomiting, or fever

a bacterial infection causing symptoms similar to typhoid fever, transmitted through contaminated food or water, and treated with antibiotics

a potentially fatal disease that causes problems with how one's blood clots

an infection or inflammation of the tonsils

an infectious viral disease characterized by fever and the painful swelling of the neck

a chronic infection caused by a gram-positive bacterium and characterized by the formation of a false membrane in the air passages, particularly those of the throat

an infectious disease caused by a type of virus that attacks the nose, lungs, and throat

a type of influenza virus that rapidly spreads among birds and in rare cases, it can affect humans as well

an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea

a viral infection primarily caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, leading to symptoms like extreme fatigue, sore throat, and swollen glands

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

a rare, potentially life-threatening condition caused by bacterial toxins, often associated with tampon use in menstruating individuals

a serious and potentially life-threatening disease marked by high fever, diarrhea, and red spots that appear on the chest and abdomen

a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body

a highly contagious and often fatal bacterial infection characterized by painful swollen lymph nodes, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and transmitted through the bite of infected fleas

a common herpesvirus that may cause mild to severe illness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune system, and is transmitted through bodily fluids

a common herpesvirus associated with infectious mononucleosis and can cause various illnesses, transmitted through saliva

a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, often contracted through inhaling contaminated water droplets

a bacterial infection transmitted through contact with contaminated water or soil, causing flu-like symptoms and potentially severe complications

a childhood illness with a red rash, sore throat, and fever caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria

a swelling of the lymph nodes, often in the neck, caused by tuberculosis or other bacterial infections

a potentially fatal disease characterized by high temperature and appearance of purple marks on the body

a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria, transmitted through contact with water or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals

a tropical bacterial infection that causes chronic skin lesions and bone deformities, primarily affecting children in impoverished regions

a serious bacterial disease of warm-blooded animals, particularly cattle and sheep, that can be transmitted to people by contaminated wool, raw meat, or other animal products

a parasitic disease that mainly affects unborn children and is mostly transmitted through undercooked meat, soil, or cat feces

a mosquito-borne viral infection causing flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, potentially leading to hemorrhagic fever or shock

a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, characterized by fever, rash, and, if untreated, potential complications involving multiple organ systems

a mosquito-borne virus that can cause mild to severe illness, with symptoms ranging from fever and body aches to neurological complications