Infectious Diseases

An expert explains how a tick bite can cause a meat allergy and what to watch for if you’ve been bitten by the lone star tick.

Is polio still around and spreading? Two infectious disease experts share what to know about the virus and explain how to stay safe.

As reports of measles outbreaks in the U.S. continue, a pediatric infectious disease physician shares how to protect yourself from the virus and what to do if you’ve been exposed.

A primary care doctor explains what you need to know about the flu, and the best way to protect yourself.

A pediatric infectious diseases expert explains how parents can best treat a fever in young kids and when it’s time to seek care.

An expert answers frequently asked questions about vaccine safety and why it’s important to follow the recommended immunization schedule.

An expert explains how to protect yourself against the gastrointestinal viral illness and how to treat norovirus symptoms at home.

An infectious disease expert explains what causes food poisoning and how you can protect yourself from foodborne illnesses.

An infectious disease expert explains bacterial infections, when antibiotics should be prescribed, and the implications of antibiotic resistance.

An infectious disease expert explains the symptoms and risk factors for this rare, yet treatable, infection.