Mumps: What You Need to Know
By Kathy Lalezarzadeh, DO, MSHS, FAAP
Mumps is an acute, self-limited, highly contagious viral illness that typically causes swelling of the salivary glands located in front...
Read moreMeasles: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, and Vaccinations
By Nelli Gluzman, DO
Measles, also known as rubeola, results from an infection with a virus belonging to the paramyxovirus family and affects the respiratory system. Measles...
Read morePink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Grace Zhang, MD
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, refers to the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin translucent tissue that covers the inner surface...
Read moreHow to Prevent, Treat, and Recover From Food Poisoning
By Robert Williams, MD
Food poisoning is an illness caused by consuming food or liquids that contain germs, including bacteria, parasites, and viruses. These...
Read moreHow to Treat Chickenpox and Prevent It From Spreading
By Jenny Torres, MD
Chickenpox is the disease caused by a virus known as the varicella-zoster virus. Also called varicella, chickenpox is usually mild...
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