Shingles, also referred to as herpes zoster, is an infectious viral disease marked by painful, blistering rashes that usually appear in a specific area of the body and last for 2 to 4 weeks.[8] ...

One specific type of viral exanthem that dermatologists have seen with COVID is a morbilliform rash, meaning a measles-like rash. Measles rashes tend to look like small raised bumps that eventually ...

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

The infections were caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), a sexually transmitted fungus that causes ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

The Pan American Health Organization said it will provide countries in the Americas with affordable access to respiratory ...

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit announced the availability of a new preventive medication for Respiratory Syncytial Virus for newborns and eligible infants up to 24 months of age.

The skin care advice of social media influencers and beauty bloggers may leave pre-teens and young teenagers with rashes and breakouts, University of Mississippi Medical Center experts say. "Having a ...

Cases of highly infectious skin bug scabies are surging across the UK, with cases occurring 'out of nowhere' and whole households affected. The condition, caused by microscopic mites that burrow ...

Residents are being urged not to ignore an itchy rash, as GPs across England report a surge in cases of scabies - a highly contagious skin infestation. The condition is caused by a mite that ...

Understanding how different respiratory infectious diseases, like COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), spread in our environment is important to help prevent serious negative ...

Influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 are still the top three viruses to watch out for in the fall and winter, but several public health tools that have become available in the past year should help boost ...