Tag: infectious disease

  • Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease

    Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Definition and Description of Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative neurological disorder that affects the brain’s function. It is classified as a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE), caused by misfolded proteins known as prions. These prions lead to brain damage over time, resulting in a variety of symptoms…

  • Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

    Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Definition and Description of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Avian Influenza, commonly known as Bird Flu, is an infectious viral disease that primarily affects birds but can, in rare instances, infect humans and other animals. It is caused by influenza viruses that belong to the orthomyxoviridae family. Various strains of the virus…

  • Babesiosis

    Babesiosis Definition and Description of Babesiosis Babesiosis is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by microscopic parasites of the genus Babesia, which infect red blood cells. This disease is primarily transmitted through tick bites, particularly from the Ixodes scapularis tick, which is commonly found in wooded or grassy areas. Babesiosis can lead to a range of…