Rashes and Parasites

A-Z Guide

Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is one of the most... »
Contact Transmission
Contact transmission requires some form of touch to spread an infection. Direct contact transmission involves immediate... »
Coxsackievirus
A surprising variety of different-appearing illnesses can be caused by the coxsackieviruses, a family of enteroviruses... »
Diaper Rash
A surprising number of different entities fall under the label of diaper rash. A rash in the diaper area might be... »
Eczema
Technically, the word eczema is a general term, referring to a broad range of red, itchy rashes, including contact... »
Encephalitis
Anyone can get encephalitis. It tends to be more common in the summer and fall. Some types are found in those who are... »
Exanthems
When an infection causes the ill child to break out with a rash that covers most of the body, the rash is called an... »
Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a mild viral illness caused by a virus named parvovirus B19. The virus was discovered in the 1970’s,... »
Giardia Lamblia
Giardia is a tiny single-celled parasite with a whip-like tail. It infects the GI tract of humans and many other... »