Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium that causes inflammation of the colon, leading to diarrhea and potentially severe complications. It is often associated with antibiotic use and can spread easily in healthcare settings. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
There are more than 30 different types of pneumonia. Identifying the type isn’t always easy. Our physicians are skilled at proper diagnosis and treatment.
Lyme disease was discovered by Yale physicians. Patients here benefit from advanced, multidisciplinary treatments for this complex condition.
A yeast infection is a common (but temporary) condition women experience when the delicate balance of bacteria in and around the vagina is disrupted. Most infections can be treated with a short course of anti-fungal cream or oral medication.
While sepsis and septic shock can be fatal, many patients can make a complete recovery if they are diagnosed and treated early with antibiotics, intravenous fluids, and blood pressure support
Parasites cause a wide range of diseases, from malaria to giardiasis to toxoplasmosis. Laboratory tests are required for diagnosis and to guide treatment.
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, the 2019 novel coronavirus.
Long COVID occurs when symptoms—new, continuing, or recurrent—arise four or more weeks after the initial coronavirus infection.
Coronavirus is a term describes a family of viruses, common in both animals and humans.
Urinary tract infections are bacterial infections that occur in the urinary tract.