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Today's is smallpox, which was named to differentiate from the "great pox" or syphilis. Learn more here:

Poxes great and small: The stories behind their names - PubMed The word "pox" indicated, during the late 15th century, a disease characterized by eruptive sores. When an outbreak of syphilis began in Europe during that time, it was called by many names, including the French term "la grosse verole" ("the great pox"), to distinguish it from smallpox, which was te...

This disease was named for having smaller eruptive sores than syphilis. What is this disease called?

Did you know one of the earliest believed treatments of syphilis was using herbal remedies, such as the guaiac tree to rid the disease through intense sweat and diarrhea?

Today's is Salmonella. Learn more about this year's Salmonella outbreak in geckos here:

Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Geckos Learn about Salmonella outbreaks linked to geckos.

Did you know that geckos and other reptiles can carry this germ in their droppings, even if they look healthy and clean?

Did you know that the Jamestown Canyon Virus was named after being discovered in mosquitoes in Jamestown Canyon, Colorado?

Today's is called swimmer's ear, or acute otitis externa. Learn more about it here: https://ow.ly/xxhz50YZMeP

Preventing Swimmer's Ear Prevent swimmer's ear by learning how it happens, its symptoms and what steps to take to avoid it.

What infection occurs in the outer ear canal? Hint: It shares the name with a common sport

Did you know that tetanus can be caused by spore-forming bacteria that usually enter your body through broken skin or wounds?

Today's is called Yersinia infection. Learn more about it here: https://ow.ly/Sv7R50YWB0I

About Yersinia Infection Overview of symptoms, diagnosis & treatment, prevention, and treatment of Yersinia.