Health Topics / Infectious Disease

When norovirus hits, it hits fast. The sudden nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what’s causing them. Often referred to as the “stomach flu” (even though it'snot related to the influenza virus), this...

Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is making a comeback in many parts of the United States, including Texas. This highly contagious infection can cause a long-lasting cough in older kids and adults, and it can be especially dangerous for babies...

If you’ve been hearing about the measles outbreak in Texas lately, you probably have questions about the virus, as well as how you can keep your family safe. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral infection that...

Preventing diseases is just as crucial as treating them, and vaccinations play an important role in safeguarding our families and communities. But even with vaccinations and other preventative measures, there recently has been a rise in several conditions that had...

“A, B, C, D, E, F, G….” Humming or singing aloud the ABC song in our collective heads helped most of us remember our alphabet as young children. But did you know that even as an adult, there’s a good...

Vaccines. Just the sound of the word might bring up memories of dreaded doctor visits from your childhood. But the truth is that vaccines are a crucial part of primary care to keep you well. Here’s everything you need to...

What if I told you there are infections so prevalent that they affect nearly 1 million people every day worldwide? Not only that, but these particular infections continue to be on the rise each and every year. I’m talking about...

Everyone has seen news stories involving athletes and skin infections. It seems that at least once a year there is some professional team that is having to go through an especially thorough cleaning protocol in their locker room and shower...

As an OB/GYN, I have seen and dealt with the consequences of HPV-related disease and have been very vocal about aggressively promoting vaccination. I have vaccinated my own children against HPV and make it a habit to educate my patients...

Over the past month, reports and rumors have been swirling about the Zika virus. Whenever there is fear of a disease, it is important to first know the facts. Here are a few questions you may have about the Zika...