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Results 1 - 10 of 98 for Virus
  1. West Nile Virus (National Library of Medicine)  
    West Nile virus (WNV) is an infectious disease that first appeared in the United States in 1999. Infected mosquitoes spread the virus that causes it. People who get WNV usually ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/westnilevirus.html - Health Topics
  2. Zika Virus (National Library of Medicine)  
    Zika is a virus that is spread mostly by mosquitoes. A pregnant mother can pass it to her baby during pregnancy or around ... contact. There have also been reports that the virus has spread through blood transfusions. There have been ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/zikavirus.html - Health Topics
  3. HIV (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is HIV? HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV harms your immune system by destroying a ... immune system is badly damaged because of the virus. Not everyone with HIV develops AIDS. How does ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hiv.html - Health Topics
  4. Norovirus Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Noroviruses are a group of related viruses. Infection with these viruses causes an illness called gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It can spread from person to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/norovirusinfections.html - Health Topics
  5. Ebola (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Ebola? Ebola, also known as Ebola virus disease (EVD), is a type of hemorrhagic fever. ... be caused by several different types of Ebola viruses. There are occasional outbreaks of Ebola, and they ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ebola.html - Health Topics
  6. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/respiratorysyncytialvirusinfections.html - Health Topics
  7. Hantavirus Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... spread by mice and rats. They shed the virus in their urine, droppings, and saliva. Tiny droplets with the virus can enter the air. People can get the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hantavirusinfections.html - Health Topics
  8. COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It ... droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. On this page, you'll find links to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/covid19coronavirusdisease2019.html - Health Topics
  9. Infectious Mononucleosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is a disease caused by viruses.The most common cause is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Mono is contagious, which means it can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousmononucleosis.html - Health Topics
  10. Chickenpox (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most cases are in children under age 15, ... take antiviral medicines. Once you catch chickenpox, the virus usually stays in your body. You probably will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chickenpox.html - Health Topics
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