What is Pertussis or Whooping Cough? Pertussis is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable illness caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It… Read More ›
What is pneumococcus? Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus, is a bacterium that primarily affects infants, toddlers and the elderly. … Read More ›
What is HPV? HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a small DNA virus. There are two types of HPV: cutaneous and mucosal. Cutaneous… Read More ›
What is meningococcus? The scientific name of meningococcus is Neisseria meningiditis. While meningococcal disease was first described in 1805 during… Read More ›
What is Hib? Haemophilus influenzae type B, commonly known as Hib, is a polysaccharide (i.e. sugar)-coated strain of a coccobacillus… Read More ›
What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a member of the Hepadnaviridae (hepa – Greek for liver, dna… Read More ›
What is tetanus? Tetanus is a nervous system disorder that results in intense, painful muscle spasms. Clostridium tetani (C.tetani), the… Read More ›
What is polio? Polio (short for poliomyelitis) is an illness caused by polioviruses, which are a member of the broader… Read More ›