Chickenpox is a common and highly infectious disease caused by the Herpes varicella virus. After an incubation period of 14 to 21 days the illness starts with fever and generally feeling unwell.

Originally bred for dog fighting and bull-baiting in England in the mid-1800s, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has since ...

Typhus fevers are a group of diseases caused by rickettsia bacteria infection. Typhus is transferred to humans by an infected animal. Typical carriers include fleas, mites, and lice. Although the ...

Sudden fatigue could also be an early Lyme disease sign. “Fatigue is an early sign that is frequently dismissed and assumed ...

Natural flea repellent is a popular option for millions of pet parents who want a chemical-free way to protect their dogs and ...

This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing ...

The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year ...

A student's first trip abroad turned into a holiday from hell - when a mosquito bite left her paralysed for a month. Lucy Slawson noticed a rash on her feet and arms after being bitten by what she ...

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