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Zika virus is mostly transmitted to humans by mosquito bites, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. When infected with this virus, the vast majority of people show no symptoms. Yet, some individuals have reported experiencing slight fever, rash, and…
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Nodules that are solid or filled with fluid can form inside your thyroid gland, a tiny gland found at the base of your neck, right above your breastbone. Thyroid nodules are very common, but only a small fraction are cancerous. Thus, most thyroid nodules are harmless…
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. It is extremely contagious and transmitted through contact with syphilitic sores called chancres which develop in, on, or around the mouth, penis…
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Swollen lymph nodes, also called lymphadenopathy or lymphadenitis, occur due to an infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Viral infections, such as the common cold, are the most common causes of swollen lymph nodes.
Lymphadenopathy is more noticeable…
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune ailment that causes joint inflammation. It can affect any joint but mainly occurs in the small joints of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
The pain from RA is often worse at night and during cold weather. It may be…
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that causes infection of the lungs. It is the most common cause of childhood illness and infects most children before age two, though it can also affect adults.
RSV is highly contagious during the first week…
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), also known as sclerosing cholangitis, is a rare disease of the bile ducts and gallbladder. It is characterized by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within (intrahepatic) and outside the liver (extrahepatic). The scar…
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Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) is a rare kidney disorder that develops after bacterial infection with group A streptococci. It results from the body’s immune response against infections such as strep throat, scarlet fever, and impetigo.
The entry…
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Portal hypertension is an abnormal (pathological) increase in blood pressure within the portal venous system.
The portal system carries blood rich in nutrients to the liver. Veins from the spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, and the lower part of the GIT…
Many people think that since they can’t get pregnant through oral sex, it is safer than anal and vaginal sex.Yes, discussing oral sex being safe can be explained in two ways; limiting pregnancy or preventing infections like HIV and STDs.
In as much as oral sex can prevent you from getting pregnant, you’re still prone to having sexually transmitted diseases. And we believe…