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Brucellosis is a highly infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. This zoonotic disease primarily affects livestock but can also be transmitted to humans, leading to a range…

Yellow fever is a viral disease that is transmitted primarily by mosquitoes, particularly the Aedes aegypti species. This illness is caused by the yellow fever virus, which belongs to the…

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection that primarily affects the central nervous system, leading to inflammation of the brain and its surrounding tissues. This disease is transmitted through the…

Rotavirus gastroenteritis is a viral infection that primarily affects the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea and vomiting. This condition is particularly prevalent among infants and young children, making it a…

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is often associated with outbreaks of gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. You may have heard of it referred to as…

The Hendra virus is a zoonotic virus that primarily affects horses and can be transmitted to humans, leading to severe respiratory illness and neurological complications. First identified in 1994 during…

Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can cause a range of illnesses, from mild respiratory infections to more severe diseases. Among the various types of adenoviruses, types 4 and…

The Marburg virus is a highly infectious pathogen that belongs to the Filoviridae family, which also includes the notorious Ebola virus. First identified in the early 1960s, this virus is…

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the herpesvirus family, which also includes well-known viruses such as herpes simplex and varicella-zoster. This virus is ubiquitous, meaning it can be found in…

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly referred to as RSV, is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects the respiratory tract. It is a leading cause of respiratory infections in infants and…