Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) is an infectious disease that usually occurs in children under 5 years old. Most infected children have mild symptoms lasting 7 to 10 days. HFMD is usually self-limited, but some infected children may develop severe complications such as meningitis, encephalitis, and myocarditis. The disease is highly contagious and can spread rapidly in schools and daycare centers. In […]

Tuberculosis(TB) in children under 15 years old (also known as pediatric tuberculosis) is a public health problem of special significance. According to the updated guidelines on the management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents of World Health Organization in 2022, children and adolescents under 15 account for approximately 11% of all TB cases worldwide. This figure means that 1.1 million […]

Have you ever wondered why winter and flu season always overlaps? People sneezing, coughing and catching fever are more commonly seen in colder months. According to the preliminary estimation of CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the overall burden of influenza (flu) for 2021-2022 in the US alone had reached approximately 9 million flu illnesses, among which 4 million […]

Human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HIV, is a virus that targets the body’s immune system, and even leads to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) if not if not treated early and properly. One can take several measures to prevent it (avoid sharing the same needles or syringes with others, wear a condom during sex, etc.), yet once they are infected […]

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are major public health problems worldwide. There are more than 1 million cases of STIs worldwide every day. STIs impact a person’s reproductive healthand are associated with infertility, cancer, pregnancy. In particular, STIs could also greatly increase the risk of HIV infection. This article will combine official data to know more […]