by portline | Jul 19, 2023 | Pathogens
The common cold is a fact of modern life. It is disruptive and irritating, but thankfully a mild condition that famously cannot be cured. We simply have to give it time to pass and treat the unpleasant symptoms. However, experts do know how the cold spreads, and so...
by portline | Jul 19, 2023 | Diseases, Pathogens
Viral conjunctivitis is a condition in the eyes that causes inflammation in an area called the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the layer of tissue that covers the white of the eye and also the eyelid. This type of condition is also called “acute conjunctivitis” or...
by portline | Jul 19, 2023 | Pathogens
Bacteria and viruses can cause many common infections, but what are the differences between viruses and bacteria? Bacteria are small organisms that are made up of a single cell. They are very diverse and can have a great variety of shapes and structural...
by portline | Jul 19, 2023 | Pathogens
Viruses are protein structures with chains of nucleic acids inside either DNA or RNA, among others. There is still much debate in the scientific world about whether they are life forms or not, since they have existed practically since the beginning of the cell, and...
by portline | Jul 18, 2023 | Diseases, Pathogens
Despite its striking name, molluscum contagiosum is nothing more than a skin infection that, like warts, is caused by viruses. It is a benign and self-limited condition in time; that is, it finally disappears on its own. It is more frequent in kids than in grown-ups....
by portline | Jul 11, 2023 | Diseases, Pathogens
Meningitis is a usually infectious disease caused by viruses or bacteria that lead to infection and inflammation of the meninges – membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. When only the meninges are infected, it is called meningitis. Sometimes the bacteria...
