DescriptionAny of a group of infectious diseases that affect many of the body's organs and may lower the blood's ability to clot.OverviewViral hemorrhagic fevers are caused by viruses found naturally in animals or insects, most often in tropical areas. These viruses spread through contact with infected animals, insects o...
DescriptionAn illness caused by infection with bacteria and commonly spread through contaminated food or water.OverviewSalmonella infection is caused by bacteria. Most often, people get the infection by taking in food or water contaminated by bird, animal or human waste, called stool. The illness may be mild or life-thre...
DescriptionAny of a group of infectious diseases that affect many of the body's organs and may lower the blood's ability to clot.OverviewViral hemorrhagic fevers are caused by viruses found naturally in animals or insects, most often in tropical areas. These viruses spread through contact with infected animals, insects o...
DescriptionA lack of the recommended blood levels of one or more essential vitamins.OverviewA diet low in essential vitamins is often the cause of avitaminosis. Avitaminosis may play a role in various conditions. It depends on which vitamin or vitamins are low in the body.SymptomsAvitaminosis symptoms can...
