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Viral Infections Learning Center
A virus is an infectious agent, often highly host-specific, consisting of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
AIDS is a frightening diagnosis - like cancer, it used to mean a death sentence.More »
Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is a virus-based disease spread by mosquitoes. See also: Dengue hemorrhagic feverMore »
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a severe, potentially deadly infection spread by certain species of mosquitoes (Aedes...More »
Herpes Simplex
Herpes simplex is a viral infection that mainly affects the mouth or genital area.More »
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Shingles is a herpes virus infection, like chickenpox, but it generally strikes people over age 50.More »
Infectious Mononucleosis
If you or your child or loved one are feeling extremely tired, listless and sleeping 12 to 16 hours a day you might just...More »
Measles (Rubeola)
Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) illness caused by a virus.More »
German Measles (Rubella)
Rubella is a contagious infection in which there is a rash on the skin.More »
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes.More »
Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is an illness caused by a virus that leads to a rash on the cheeks, arms, and legs.More »
Ebola Disease
Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a severe and often deadly illness that can occur in humans and in primates (monkeys,...More »
RSV Infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus that leads to mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older...More »
Papillomavirus Infections
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by human...More »
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE)
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive, debilitating, and deadly brain disorder related to measles...More »
Genital Warts (HPV)
We are all familiar with warts as harmless but ugly soft small growths on the skin.More »
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a relatively common infection viral infection that usually begins in the throat. A similar...More »
West Nile Virus Disease
West Nile virus is a disease spread by mosquitos. The condition ranges from mild to severe.More »
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection affecting the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals.More »
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Avian influenza is flu infection in birds. The disease is of concern to humans, who have no immunity against it. The...More »
Acute HIV Infection
Acute HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a virus that gradually destroys the immune...More »
CMV-esophagitis
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) esophagitis is a viral infection of the esophagus, the muscular tube through which food travels...More »
Herpes Esophagitis
Herpes esophagitis is a viral infection that involves inflammation and ulcers in the esophagus, the tube that carries...More »
Chicken Pox
Chickenpox is one of the classic childhood diseases. A child or adult with chickenpox may develop hundreds of itchy,...More »
News
- Virus Unlikely to Advance Deadly Lung Disease: Study
FRIDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Most patients struggling with a progressive...
- Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure
FRIDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- A hidden viral infection that most adults ha...
- Trial Vaccine May Protect Against Serious Viral Infection
WEDNESDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- Women who were given an experimental va...
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