Month: May 2019

What is Trench Fever? Trench fever (synonym: Volyn fever, five-day fever) is an infectious disease characterized by short repeated bouts of fever, rash and muscle pain of various localization. Trench fever was first described among

What is Mansonellosis? Mansonellosis – filariasis, characterized by allergic reactions, benign course. Mansonellosis is common in Central and South America, as well as in a number of Caribbean countries. Causes of Mansonellosis The causative agent

What is Pubic Pediculosis? Pubic lice (phthyriasis) is a parasitic skin disease caused by pubic lice. Pubic louses prefer the genital area (pubis, scrotum, perineum), hair around the anus, and underarms, as these areas contain