What is Vision Impairment? Vision loss means that a person’s eyesight is not corrected to a “normal” level. Vision loss can vary greatly among children and can be caused by many things. What causes loss of vision? Vision loss can be caused by damage to the eye itself,...
Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis, an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It is often less severe than bacterial meningitis, and most people get better on their own (without treatment). However, anyone with symptoms of...
Vibrio bacteria naturally live in certain coastal waters and are present in higher concentrations between May and October when water temperatures are warmer. About a dozen Vibrio species can cause human illness, known as vibriosis. The most common species causing...
Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) is a rare, degenerative, and fatal brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. There is now strong scientific evidence that the agent responsible for the outbreak of prion...
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci are bacteria (germs) that are normally present in the human intestines and in the female genital tract and are often found in the environment, like in soil and water. These bacteria can cause infections. Who is at risk? people who have...
Vancomycin is a specific type of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. However, as of October 2010, all VISA and VRSA isolates have been susceptible to other Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs. Persons who develop this type of staph infection may have...