Virus Articles A-Z

Parvovirus B19

Parvovirus B19 is a virus that can cause a variety of conditions, including fifth disease. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at this virus, including information about how it is transmitted, the various conditions it can cause, and more.

Precautions and Warnings for Oseltamivir

This eMedTV page lists several precautions and warnings for oseltamivir, a drug used to treat and prevent the flu. For example, although it is rare, oseltamivir has been known to cause an allergic reaction or serious skin reaction in some people.

Precautions and Warnings With Acyclovir Cream

This eMedTV resource highlights some precautions and warnings with acyclovir cream, including allergic reactions and which conditions the cream is not intended to treat. This article also describes those who should avoid using the medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Rimantadine

Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver or kidney disease before using rimantadine. This eMedTV resource offers more precautions and warnings with rimantadine and lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about before starting the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Zanamivir

Before using zanamivir, make sure your doctor knows if you have any lung problems, such as asthma. This eMedTV Web page outlines other important precautions and warnings with zanamivir and explains who should avoid using this medicine.

Precautions and Warnings With Zidovudine

Various precautions and warnings with zidovudine are listed in this eMedTV segment. This includes important information on those who should not take the HIV medication, potentially serious side effects, and things to tell your healthcare provider.

Preventing Smallpox Vaccine Spread

In this eMedTV article, you will learn how to prevent the spread of the virus used in the smallpox vaccine. For example, it is important to bandage the vaccination site and avoid touching it. This page talks about preventing smallpox vaccine spread.

Prevention Against Smallpox

Smallpox can be prevented through vaccination. This portion of the eMedTV library talks about prevention against smallpox, including information on the specific health authority measures that would protect Americans in the event of an outbreak.

Rhinovirus

The rhinovirus is the cause of the common cold in an estimated 30 to 35 percent of all adults. This eMedTV article explains how this virus is transmitted and offers treatment tips and prevention strategies.

Rimantadine

Rimantadine is a prescription drug that is licensed to both treat and prevent the flu. This eMedTV Web page explains how rimantadine works and offers a more in-depth look at the medicine's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Rimantadine Dosing

For most adults, the recommended rimantadine dosage is 100 mg twice a day. This page from the eMedTV library also includes rimantadine dosing guidelines for other people, such as children, the elderly, and people with certain medical conditions.

Rimantadine Hydrochloride (HCL)

Rimantadine hydrochloride (HCl) is used to treat and/or prevent the flu. This eMedTV Web segment looks at the drug, including possible drug interactions, side effects, warnings, and precautions.

Side Effects of Oseltamivir

Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are common side effects of oseltamivir. This segment of the eMedTV library lists several common and uncommon oseltamivir side effects that can occur in people taking this drug to treat or prevent the flu.

Side Effects of Rimantadine

Potential side effects of rimantadine include fatigue, headache, and vomiting. This eMedTV article lists some of the common rimantadine side effects (such as nausea or insomnia) and potentially serious side effects (such as seizures or depression).

Side Effects of Zanamivir

This eMedTV resource explains that if you experience any serious side effects of zanamivir (such as seizures or difficulty breathing), you should contact your doctor right away. This page also outlines some of the more common zanamivir side effects.

Side Effects of Zidovudine

Nausea, vomiting, and headache are some of the more commonly reported side effects of zidovudine. This eMedTV article lists other side effects that may occur with the drug and explains which ones may require immediate medical attention.

Smallpox

Smallpox is an infectious disease that is characterized by bumps on the face and body. This part of the eMedTV site offers an in-depth look at the history of this disease, with information on its causes, symptoms, and prevention methods.

Smallpox Disease

Smallpox Incubation Period

As this eMedTV article explains, the smallpox incubation period is the time between the transmission of smallpox and the start of smallpox symptoms. This article provides detailed information on the incubation period for this contagious disease.

Smallpox Research

As this eMedTV article explains, research on smallpox is focused on improving treatment options, expanding the U.S. supply of smallpox vaccine, and learning about eczema vaccinatum (a potentially dangerous complication of smallpox immunization).

Smallpox Symptoms Information

Flu-like symptoms, such as high fever, tiredness, and body aches, can occur with smallpox. As this eMedTV page explains, however, smallpox symptoms and signs gradually develop into rashes in the mouth, throat, and eventually the rest of the body.

Smallpox Transmission

As this eMedTV article explains, smallpox transmission occurs through face-to-face contact, contact with contaminated objects, and through the air. Smallpox transmission does not occur through animals or insects.

Smallpox Vaccination

Smallpox Vaccine Side Effects

Fever, mild rash, and blisters on the body are a few smallpox vaccine side effects. As this eMedTV page explains, there is also a risk of developing severe side effects, such as encephalitis, that can lead to serious complications.

Stomach Virus

A "stomach virus" does not affect the stomach -- it affects the small intestine. This eMedTV article identifies the four types of viruses that may cause the "stomach flu," describes the symptoms they cause, and explains how they are treated.

Symptoms of Bird Flu

Typical influenza-like symptoms, such as fever, sore throat, and muscle aches, can occur with bird flu. This eMedTV article describes these possible signs and symptoms of bird flu in detail, in addition to the potentially life-threatening symptoms.

Transmission of the Yellow Fever Virus

The yellow fever virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. As this portion of the eMedTV library explains, it is not transmitted from person to person. This page offers an in-depth look at transmission of the yellow fever virus.

Treatments for Smallpox

IV fluids, medications, and good nursing care are important aspects of smallpox treatment. As this eMedTV article explains, these options can't kill the smallpox virus, but they can help relieve symptoms. New areas of research are also discussed.