Keith Armitage, MD
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Chagas Disease: When a “Kiss” Can Make You Sick
These bugs have been making headlines because they carry a parasite that can cause an infection known as Chagas disease.
What to Know About Legionnaires’ Disease
The disease is caused by legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and spread when water is inhaled as a mist.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: A Rare but Serious Viral Illness
Spread by contact with rodent waste and nesting materials, hantavirus can cause serious symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing and severe respiratory distress.
What to Know About the Bird Flu Threat
Bird flu continues to spread, causing outbreaks in chickens and dairy cows. More people are getting infected too, but the threat to humans remains low.
Are We Getting Sick More Often?
Are colds and respiratory illnesses more common than they used to be? Learn about seasonal trends and what’s changed in recent years.
Deadly Bird Flu Strain Doesn’t Spread Easily to Humans
Outbreaks of a deadly strain of bird flu have infected poultry and wild birds across the globe. UH infectious disease specialist Keith Armitage, MD, answers common questions.
Respiratory Viruses on the Rise? Yes, But No Need to Panic
During the pandemic, social distancing and masking made respiratory illnesses almost obsolete. They’re making a comeback, but aren’t usually a serious health threat.
What to Know About Malaria After Cases Found in U.S.
It’s unusual to catch malaria in the United States, but a few recent cases in Texas and Florida remind us that the mosquito-borne disease can happen here.