Infectious spondylitis is a rare but serious spinal infection, usually from bacteria or other germs. It’s most common after a medical procedure but could occur when an infection elsewhere in your body ...

Hepatitis is contagious. It is an inflammation of the liver that results from a virus. There are five types of viral hepatitis, and all are contagious, although they can spread in different ways.

Meningitis is inflammation of the fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord that usually develops due to an infection. Type C meningitis is a type of bacterial meningitis caused by the bacteria ...