Laboratory tests that used to take days to come back can now be performed instantly and accurately, using point-of-care tests.
Because infants are vulnerable to infection with their still-developing immune systems, fevers during the first months of life are taken seriously.
Parasitic diseases are infections caused by organisms that are often microscopic. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Molecular diagnostics involves analyzing DNA or RNA for red flags that can pinpoint the potential emergence of a specific disease.
Tuberculosis is highly contagious and can be deadly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Sepsis is a severe inflammatory response in the body that can cause tissue damage and organ failure. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A condition in which the conjunctiva, the thin lining of the eyelids and whites of the eyes, becomes inflamed.
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs, which may fill with fluid, in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Meningitis is inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes, usually caused by an infection. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.