What is leishmaniasis Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that is caused by infection with Leishmania parasites, which are spread by the bite of phlebotomine sand flies

How to treat an open wound A wound is any damage or break in the surface of the skin. Wounds include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and

What is foodborne illness Foodborne illness, also called food poisoning, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms — including bacteria, viruses and parasites

What is septicemia Septicemia is also known as sepsis and often incorrectly called 'blood poisoning'. “Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's

What is a runny nose Runny nose also called rhinorrhea or rhinitis, is excess nasal discharge produced by nasal and adjacent tissues and blood vessels in

What is pelvic inflammatory disease Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman's reproductive organs. The reproductive organs include the uterus (womb), fallopian

What is mad cow disease Mad Cow Disease is also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), is a progressive neurological disorder of cattle that results

What is a blood clot Blood clots are gel-like clumps of blood. Normally, blood flows freely through veins and arteries. Blood clots are beneficial when

What is breast engorgement Breast engorgement is when your breasts become swollen and get too full of milk. Breast engorgement is a painful condition affecting

What is Apert syndrome Apert syndrome also called acrocephalosyndactyly, is a congenital (present at birth) genetic disorder characterized by the premature fusion of certain sutures of