H1N1 (Swine Flu) is a respiratory disease that is caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, cough, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Advanced stages of H1N1 (Swine Flu) can cause the patient to get pneumonia and/or seizures. The best treatment is to get vaccinated.
Streptococcal Pharyngitis(Strep Throat) is an infection that affects the pharynx and sometimes the larynx and tonsils. Symptoms of this infection include inflamed tonsils, fever, headache, dysphagia, and white spots on the tonsils. Treatments for Streptococcal Pharyngitis(Strep Throat) are non perscription drugs or antibiotics.
Pneumonia is an inflammatory infection of one or both of the lungs with symptoms that include coughing, chest pain, fever, and breathing difficulties. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and can be prevented by vaccinations or antibiotics.
Laryngitis is the inflammation of the voice box which causes symptoms such as dry cough, sore throat, fever, and swollen nymph nodes to appear. It is a condition that is contagious and prevention can be done by covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Treatment for laryngitis is to drink plenty of fluids, humidify air, and take medications.
Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) a.k.a. kissing disease is a very common illness caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is a member of the herpesvirus. Symptoms of this virus include fever, sore throat, and malaise. This virus can infect any person and is spread by person to person contact, primarily saliva. Usually there is no specific treatment for mono as it is directed toward the relief of symptoms.