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HPV infection or Human papillomavirus is a viral disease that causes skin or mucus membrane growths. Some types of HPV cause warts and others may lead to different types of cancer. How Common is HPV? HPV infection that affects genitals is ver..

Polio is a disabling and life-threatening disease due to poliovirus. It spreads from person to person and leads to paralysis. Poliovirus continues to affect children and adults in some parts of Asia and Africa. Poliovirus is eliminated in the United..

HIV Infection or human immunodeficiency virus is an infection that attacks the body's immune system. If untreated, it can lead to AIDS. It is the late stage of the disease and may lead to life-threatening situations. HIV is a sexually transmitted..

Measles is an infection caused by a virus. It is typical in children and it can be fatal. Nonetheless, they are preventable through vaccination and other proper treatment. Measles has not been spreading in the US for more than a decade due to vaccin..

Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus that lives in the nerves. The two types of herpes are genital herpes and oral herpes. It is due to the infection from the herpes simplex virus. It causes sores and blisters that form in the ..

Hookworm is a parasite that resides in the intestine. The larvae an adult worm lives in the small intestine and causes diseases. Hookworm infection spreads through the feces of an infected person. The larvae can mature and penetrate the skin of huma..

Parkinsonism is any condition that causes a combination of movement and abnormalities linked to Parkinson’s disease. A person who has Parkinson's disease is more likely to have other condition that causes additional neurological symptoms. Parki..

Parkinsons Disease is a nervous system disorder that is very progressive. It affects the movements and balance of a person. Parkinson's disease generally starts with a noticeable tremor in one hand. Tremors are typical and the condition may also cau..

Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain characterized by repeated seizures.  Generally, the brain continuously generates tiny electrical impulses in an orderly pattern. It travels along neurons and throughout the body through neurotransmitters. ..

Sexually transmitted diseases also known as sexually transmitted infections are acquired by sexual contact. Blood, semen, and vaginal and other bodily fluids can carry bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause sexually transmitted diseases. Som..