Tag Archives: Bacterial diseases

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 2 Persons in Florida

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There have been eight Vibrio vulnifucus (flesh-eating bacteria) infections in Florida residents. And up until now two have died from the disease as well, according to Florida Department of Health....

7 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick from Ticks

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Every year, between 20,000 and 30,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme Disease, says the CDC. That’s a lot of people – and many experts believe the CDC’s numbers are way low, since Lyme disease can go...

Syphilis is Making A Big Comeback Among Men

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By the year 2000, syphilis was considered all but eradicated in the U.S. But with new data from 2005-1013 released today, the CDC made a shocking announcement: Syphilis is back, with the rate of new...