Tag: infection

RSV is one of the most common, highly contagious, and potentially life-threatening viruses, yet many households are still unaware of it.

Four of the deaths came from Batangas province.

Although it’s rare among humans, it can still be lethal.

Here's everything you need to know about the Nipah virus.

A lot has happened since she gave birth to her son last September 15.

These tiny, white, parasitic worms are highly contagious.

Health professionals say masks and sanitizing wipes might not be necessary.

Meningococcemia is a life-threatening bacterial infection of the bloodstream.

The baby had meningitis, sepsis, and pneumonia.

This bacterial infection may be harmless for pregnant women, but it can be fatal for newborns.

Kailangan bang magpatingin sa doktor kapag ikaw ay may pigsa?

It's called herd immunity, and it offers protection for children who cannot be vaccinated.

The measles outbreak has also spread in other parts of Luzon and Visayas.

It may be thrush and symptoms include red oral lesions and fussiness while feeding.

Her 4-year-old daughter got sick days after swimming in a pool.

It started as a minor injury that quickly became a tragedy for this family.

The new study shows certain strains of bacteria in the digestive tract may lead to behaviors resembling autism.

The link appears to be stronger if the mom had it during her second trimester of pregnancy.

They are getting infected through husbands or boyfriends who inject drugs or had multiple sex partners. Often, these women discover they have HIV after prenatal exams.

It's not okay to get sick--all the more when you're carrying another life inside you.

Dr. Rosanne Sugay tells us all about sore eyes, what causes it and what to do.