• Viral Hepatitis – What Do You Need to Know

    Viral Hepatitis – What Do You Need to Know

    Viral Hepatitis Viral hepatitis is an infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflammation can damage organs. Researchers have discovered several different viruses that cause hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. In the United States, the most commonRead more
  • Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases This Season

    Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases This Season

    According to Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) several mosquito-borne viruses circulate in Georgia each year and are capable of causing disease in humans and other animals. The most common mosquito-borne viruses in Georgia include West Nile virus, Eastern Equine encephalitis virus, and LaCrosse virus. Mosquito-borne viruses are most active late spring through early fall inRead more

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