A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is testing an experimental treatment designed to help people suffering the effects of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease.

Two of the four cases involved school-aged children in Lubbock, which hasn't seen a case in more than 20 years.

I turned 50 during the pandemic and, like most people, I put off all nonessential health care, including my shingles vaccine. Big mistake. When the telltale red bumps of shingles cropped up on my face ...

Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may ...

If your baby has a fever over 100.4°F (38°C) or other symptoms, call their pediatrician. Heat rash, including prickly heat, often goes away without treatment. The first step to soothing prickly ...

But unlike many rashes, when you press on the spots they ... However, experts consider this to be quite uncommon. Petechiae with a fever in adults or children can be a sign of a serious ...

The diagnosis of children who have a fever and a rash. • Notification of infectious diseases. Case 1: A child with a sore throat and a rash It is Monday morning. You are working as an ANP in primary ...

Shingles rashes typically develop on the chest, neck, forehead, and lower back, but they can also appear anywhere on the body, including the face and scalp. Pain may peak as you notice a rash ...

"Chemo fever" is a term used to describe a fever caused by chemotherapy treatment, using powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells, like cancer cells, in your body. Fever is a possible side effect ...

Valley fever cases increased in several Southern California counties in 2024, according to the California Department of Public Health. Caused by the fungus Coccidioides, the illness is contracted ...

Talk with your doctor before stopping any medication. If you have a rash along with fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pains, upset stomach, vomiting, and belly pain, you might have a ...

Photo: Collins The family of a restaurateur who “very likely” died from medication she received for a skin rash are suing the doctor who prescribed the treatment for alleged negligence.