Bacterial
This bacterial infection can cause a sore throat and white patches in the throat
What is a sore throat
A viral infection that causes stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea
What is the stomach flu
This common fungal infection affects the feet, causing itching and peeling skin, especially between the toes.
What is athletes foot
This tiny bug lives in hair and makes your head very itchy.
What are head lice
This novel coronavirus first identified in late 2019 caused a global pandemic, leading to widespread lockdowns and travel restrictions.
What is COVID-19
This bacterial illness is often spread through food and can cause stomach pain and diarrhea.
What is food poisoning
This virus is famous for causing itchy red spots, mostly in kids, and can come back later in life as shingles
What is chickenpox
This circular, red, and itchy fungal infection is named after an animal but has nothing to do with worms
What is ringworm
Worms that can live in your intestines, causing things like abdominal pain and weight loss
What is tape worms
This highly contagious virus is known for outbreaks in places like cruise ships and schools.
What is norovirus
What is the infectious disease that causes fluid to build in the lungs
What is pneumonia
Viral infection caused by swelling of salivary glands
What is mumps
This fungal infection commonly affects the nails, making them thick, brittle, and discolored.
What is nail fungus
These tiny white worms can live in your intestines and make you itchy at night.
What are pinworms
What state has had a recent measles outbreak?
What is Texas
This bacterial disease can be spread by stepping on a rusty nail and causes muscle stiffness.
What is tetanus?
This viral infection is called the “kissing disease” because it spreads through saliva.
What is mono
This fungal infection can grow in warm, damp areas like the armpits or under the breasts.
What is yeast infection
This disease is spread by mosquitoes and causes fever and chills.
What is malaria
This viral disease, primarily found in Central and West Africa, made headlines in 2022 due to a global outbreak outside its usual areas.
What is Monkeypox
A bacterial infection transmitted by ticks
What is lyme's disease
A rare but deadly viral disease spread by infected animals or humans
What is ebola
A fungal infection of the nails
What is onychomycosis
What is a parasitic disease caused by tiny mites often common for sailors due to uncleanly boats
What is scabies
Doctors treating victims of the Black Death in the 14th century often wore these beaked masks, which were thought to protect them from "bad air"
What is the bubonic plague