Bug Library

Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viral infections globally and a major contributor to preventable disease and...

What is it? Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris) is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that can cause serious infections in people who are...

What is it? Nipah disease is a viral zoonotic infection caused by the Nipah virus, found in the fruit bat, which is the natural reservoir host. (1)...

What is it? Ross River fever is a viral infection, transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. (1) It is the most common mosquito-borne...

What is Gonorrhoea Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can infect the urethra,...

What is it? Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It progresses through primary,...

What is it? Poliovirus is the virus responsible for polio, an acute illness caused by gastrointestinal infection, that can lead to long-term...

Chikungunya virus  What is it?  Chikungunya is vector-borne viral disease that is caused by the chikungunya virus1,2. It is prevalent in the...

Hepatitis  Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by hepatotropic viruses, but it can also result from toxins, drugs,...

Cryptosporidiosis  Cryptosporidiosis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by Cryptosporidium parasites, primarily C. hominis and C. parvum....

Dengue fever What is it? Dengue fever is a viral infection that is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitos, and is prevalent in tropical...

Leptospira What is it? Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with the bacteria Leptospira, that can be found in contaminated water or soil...