The primary culprit behind fever blisters is the herpes simplex virus, specifically HSV-1. This highly contagious virus is easily transmitted through close personal contact, such as kissing or sharing ...

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2013;11(8):805-815. Infectious diseases are the leading cause of FUO in almost all series (Table 2). Among infections, tuberculosis is the most frequent diagnosis. In ...

Influenza activity is currently high in California, with a significant number of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths reported this season. Fever is the body's natural response to fight off ...

A new retrospective, laboratory-based observational study provides detailed insights into the causes of fevers of unknown origin in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientists examined 550 patients from Guinea who ...