by Cynthia Zeller | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitides. It can lead to meningitis which is an infection of the brain and spinal cord or blood. The disease often occurs without warning, even among persons who are otherwise healthy. Neisseria...
by Cynthia Zeller | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), also referred to as RSV bronchiolitis, is a common respiratory virus that can affect all ages of people. In older children and adults, the virus causes mostly upper respiratory symptoms similar to that of the common cold. In infants...
by Cynthia Zeller | Jun 7, 2019 | Medical Articles, Uncategorized
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The bacteria attach to the tiny, hair-like extensions that line the upper respiratory system, and then release toxins which cause the...
