In this video, we discuss the theory of the Kirby-Bauer Method for for qualifying antibiotic susceptibility. We also work through some examples.

Cold temperatures and low humidity may make COVID-19 more infectious, according to new research.

Rotavirus | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Rotavirus is a double-stranded RNA virus that is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in children. There are several risk factors for getting...

A look at people's reaction to the plague and how they dealt with it.

Over the past few days the scale of the coronavirus seems to be escalating at a worrying rate, with increasing fatalities across the globe. In this video, we discuss what the coronavirus actually is, how it spreads and if you should...

What was hygiene like during the Civil War? By contemporary standards, it was pretty grim for both Union and Confederate troops. Confronted by unsanitary living conditions and the ever-present risk of disease, many soldiers were...

This video provides a basic understanding of antibiotics and painkillers, explaining how they work, what they are used for, and their limitations. The video discusses the difference between bacterial and viral diseases and emphasizes the...

We are probably familiar with herpes as a sexually transmitted disease, but we want to know as much as we can about this virus and the things it can do. What is the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2? How does viral transmission work?...

Overview of Fungal Skin Infections including Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot), Tinea Corporis (Ringworm), Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch), Tinea Capitis and Tinea Unguium. Lesson on Tinea (Fungal) Skin Infections.

Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) | Epstein-Barr Virus, Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Infectious Mononucleosis (also known simply as Mono or Mononucleosis) is a condition whereby immune cells (known as monocytes)...

Dengue Fever & What You Need to Know, including Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment. Dengue fever is a viral infection with potentially fatal consequences. In this lesson, we discuss how people are infected with Dengue...

A report by a group of Chinese researchers states that the earliest patient that contracted the virus had not visited the seafood market. <br/>

Potential vaccines for the coronavirus are all over the news right now, and we all hope that a safe an effective vaccine is developed soon. But vaccines aren't the only tool in the pipeline. Right now there's a lot of research happening...

Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) are the cause of genital warts, and believed to lead to a number of cancers. But there's a vaccine for HPV that can prevent you from getting infected. This week, Rosianna sends in some questions about the...

How do we know when to stop social distancing and reopen the world? It's complicated, but there are four major goalposts we should meet before we start getting back to normal.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused people to think more about how germs spread across surfaces and how we clean those surfaces. Let's investigate which areas carry the most germs and some creative methods of sanitizing.

Pandemic Changes...

A study published in The Lancet examined 99 of the earliest cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus, which first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan. <br/>

This video explores the gut microbiota, the ecosystem of microbes living inside the human gut, and how it is impacted by factors such as sleep habits, stress levels, diet, and antibiotic usage. The video discusses the importance of...

The video is a lecture presentation on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The speaker defines what STIs are, including common examples like gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. The speaker explains how HIV is spread from person to person...

Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) is a fungal skin infection cause by fungi known as dermatophytes. In this lesson, we discuss these dermatophytes, along with risk factors for infection, signs and symptoms, a variation of clinical presentations...

Lesson on the infectious condition known as Q fever. Q Fever is an interesting and rare infectious disease due to infection by the bacteria known as Coxiella Burnetii, which is a bacteria that infects farm animals such as cows, sheep,...

Countries across the globe are currently scrambling to get their hands on all important Coronavirus testing kits. The problem is that due to the high demand, stock levels re incredibly low. So in this video, we explain how these tests...

Cases of novel coronavirus infection in China have tripled over the weekend, sparking global concerns about an outbreak.

This video discusses gonorrhea, the second most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States. It covers how the infection can be contracted, the symptoms, and potential complications. The video also discusses concerns...