Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Acute HPV comes on quickly and resolves promptly. Chronic HBV is a long-term infection, lasting for at least 6 months. The ...

Acute pericarditis is a condition in which inflammation occurs in the pericardium, the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the heart. “Acute” means the condition develops quickly or suddenly. The ...

As winter deepens across Nepal, doctors are reporting an increase in respiratory illnesses ranging from common colds and ...

A group of independent vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is meeting this week, and a key item on the agenda is the hepatitis B vaccine. After presentations about ...

Many people have experienced the pain and thumping that accompany a middle ear infection, and they're especially common in children. Learn more about these common infections, their causes, symptoms ...

Acute kidney injury can happen suddenly and cause serious symptoms like swelling and fatigue. You can get early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications, including permanent kidney damage. Eat ...

Respiratory tract infections are common childhood illnesses. They can spread easily through the air we breathe or via our hands. You can treat most symptoms at home while the body clears the infection ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In last month’s editorial — “Infection-associated chronic conditions: Why aren’t we talking about these ...