Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Genital Herpes ( Herpes Simplex Virus)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Genital Herpes ( Herpes Simplex Virus) 20% of instances of genital herpes are caused by herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2). Direct contact with bodily fluids or secretions that carry viruses, such as saliva and vaginal s
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Zoster herpes (Shingles) ( Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV))
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Zoster herpes (Shingles) ( Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)) The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes shingles. Varicella, or chickenpox, is mostly caused by VZV infection in children and recurs in adults as shingles or z
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Disease ( Cytomegalovirus)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Disease ( Cytomegalovirus) Opportunistic infections are brought on by CMV in organ donation recipients. Direct contact with body fluids (blood, saliva, semen, cervical secretions, breast milk)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Roseola, Exanthem subitum ( Herpesvirus 6 and Herpesvirus 7)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Roseola, Exanthem subitum ( Herpesvirus 6 and Herpesvirus 7) Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) causes exanthem subitum, or roseola, while human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) accounts for roughly 10% of cases. HHV-6 and HHV-7 are
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Infectious Mononucleosis ( Epstein Barr Virus)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Infectious Mononucleosis ( Epstein Barr Virus) The most frequent cause of infectious mononucleosis in young people is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV is spread throughout the world through saliva. Fever, pharyng
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Kaposi Sarcoma ( Human Herpesvirus type 8)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Kaposi Sarcoma ( Human Herpesvirus type 8) Patients with AIDS are mostly affected by epidemic Kaposi sarcoma (KS), which is caused by Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV)/human herpesvirus type 8 (HHV-8). KSHV is spre
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Molluscum Contagiosum ( Molluscum contagiosum virus ( MCV))
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Molluscum Contagiosum ( Molluscum contagiosum virus ( MCV)) Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection. Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection caused by the poxvirus known as molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - An Opportunistic Diseminated Disease ( Mycobacterium avium intracellulare)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - An Opportunistic Diseminated Disease ( Mycobacterium avium intracellulare) A Disseminated Opportunistic Disease Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare is an acid-fast rod bacterium that causes opportunistic disseminated
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Erythema infectiosum / fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Erythema infectiosum / fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19) Parvovirus B19 is the cause of erythema Infectiosum, also known as the Fifth Disease. respiratory transmission; high rates of transfer among household contacts.
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (human polyomavirus /JC virus ( JCV))
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (human polyomavirus /JC virus ( JCV)) Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) The JC virus, a human polyomavirus, is the cause of PML. 70% to 80% of adults test
