eMedTV Germs A-Z
The rhinovirus is the cause of the common cold in an estimated 30 to 35 percent of all adults. This eMedTV article explains how a rhinovirus is transmitted and offers treatment tips and prevention strategies.
As this eMedTV article explains, the RSV virus (respiratory syncytial virus) can cause respiratory infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. This Web page provides an overview of the RSV virus and its transmission.
The rubella virus is the cause of rubella (also known as German measles or three-day measles). This eMedTV article discusses the rubella virus in detail, including its history, incubation period, and transmission methods.
Salmonella typhi is the bacteria responsible for the life-threatening illness known as typhoid fever. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at typhoid fever bacteria, including transmission methods, symptoms, treatment, and prevalence.