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Today's is Toxoplasmosis. Learn more here:

About Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite. It is preventable and treatable.

This parasitic infection is often contracted by ingesting undercooked, contaminated meat or through exposure to infected cat f***s. It usually causes mild symptoms, but can be serious for pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems. What is this disease?

Did you know that you can get Paragonimiasis by eating raw or undercooked crabs or crayfish?

Today's is Carrion's disease. Learn more here:

Carrion’s disease: more than a neglected disease Infections with Bartonella bacilliformis result in Carrion’s disease in humans. In the first phase of infection, the pathogen causes a hemolytic fever (“Oroya fever”) with case-fatality rates as high as ~90% in untreated patients, followed by a ...

This neglected vector-borne disease occurs in the South American Andes, which includes Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. What is it?

Did you know that in most cases a tick must be attached for more than 24 hours before the bacteria that causes Lyme disease can be transmitted? Removing ticks within this time frame greatly reduces your chance of contracting Lyme disease.

Today's is Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/Rq2P50Y1Xvp

About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Learn about hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is very contagious and most common in young children.

This illness usually causes fever, mouth sores, and skin rash, and can spread quickly in schools and daycare centers. What is this disease called?

Did you know that Kawasaki disease occurs mostly in children younger than 5 years old and tends to affect boys more than girls?

Today's is Zika virus. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/ewup50ZA0vB

Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Zika Virus Disease Illness is typically mild, but infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects.