As the warmer weather in Nebraska finally arrives, so does the annual re-emergence of a common summer-time pest; the mosquito. While being a nuisance in general, mosquitoes harbor other dangers, mainly in the form of transmittable diseases…
Category: Virus
The Spread of Measles
The Spread of Measles
Lately, the spread of measles has been in the news as more and more confirmed cases emerge. The CDC reports that as of March 28th, 2019, there has already been more confirmed cases in the US than was seen in the entirety of 2018…
RSV: What to Know
Your child isn’t feeling well and while it may seem like a run-of-the-mill cold, it could be something much worse – respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV for short. We are officially in the season when the virus rears its ugly head more often so it is important to know what it is and what warning signs to look for.
Mononucleosis: The “Kissing Disease”
Have you ever heard of the “kissing disease?” If so, then you have heard of infectious mononucleosis, or mono as it is more popularly known…
Strep Throat: A Common Pain
I feel like I am swallowing razor blades.
While there can be many causes of a sore throat, one of the most common reasons is strep throat or just ‘strep’ for short. The CDC reports that there are millions of cases every year…
