Health Topics / Infectious Disease

When norovirus hits, it hits fast. The sudden nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what’s causing them. Often referred to as the “stomach flu” (even though it'snot related to the influenza virus), this...

Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is making a comeback in many parts of the United States, including Texas. This highly contagious infection can cause a long-lasting cough in older kids and adults, and it can be especially dangerous for babies...

If you’ve been hearing about the measles outbreak in Texas lately, you probably have questions about the virus, as well as how you can keep your family safe. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral infection that...

Preventing diseases is just as crucial as treating them, and vaccinations play an important role in safeguarding our families and communities. But even with vaccinations and other preventative measures, there recently has been a rise in several conditions that had...

“A, B, C, D, E, F, G…” Tararear o cantar en voz alta la canción del abecedario en nuestras cabezas colectivas ayudó a la mayoría de nosotros a recordar nuestro alfabeto cuando éramos niños pequeños. Pero, ¿sabías que incluso como adulto, hay una buena...

Vacunas. Solo el sonido de la palabra puede traer recuerdos de las temidas visitas al médico de su infancia. Pero la verdad es que las vacunas son una parte crucial de la atención primaria para mantenerlo bien. Aquí tienes todo lo que necesitas para...

¿Qué pasaría si le dijera que hay infecciones tan frecuentes que afectan a casi 1 millones de personas todos los días en todo el mundo? No solo eso, sino que estas infecciones particulares continúan aumentando cada año. Estoy hablando de...

Everyone has seen news stories involving athletes and skin infections. It seems that at least once a year there is some professional team that is having to go through an especially thorough cleaning protocol in their locker room and shower...

As an OB/GYN, I have seen and dealt with the consequences of HPV-related disease and have been very vocal about aggressively promoting vaccination. I have vaccinated my own children against HPV and make it a habit to educate my patients...

Durante el mes pasado, los informes y los rumores se arremolinaron sobre el virus Zika. Siempre que haya miedo a una enfermedad, es importante conocer primero los hechos. Aquí hay algunas preguntas que puede tener sobre el Zika...