Infectious Diseases

Viral:
A virus is smaller than bacteria and is encapsulated by a protective coating, making it more difficult to treat. Viruses cannot grow or exist without host cells. more >

Bacterial:
A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter your body or existing bacteria get out of balance. While there are thousands of kinds of bacteria, only a few kinds actually cause disease in humans. more >

Fungal:
A fungal infection is caused by a type of fungus called a dermophyte that infects the top layer of the skin, hair or nails. more >

Parasitic:
A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside another organism (the host) and harms the host. more >