Health topics

1. The common cold and influenza produce many similar symptoms but differ in their infectious agents, incubation period, prevention and treatment.
2. Tuberculosis and pneumonia are potentially fatal infections of the respiratory system.
3. Mononucleosis and chronic fatigue syndrome are infections that produce chronic tiredness.
4. Bacterial meningitis, a potentially fatal infection of the linings that cover the brain, is of increasing concern on college campuses.
5. The West Nile virus is a vector-borne infe...