Thrush is usually considered to be a vaginal infection with yeasts in women but the fungi can also infect other parts of the body, such as the skin and even damaged skin. Since most of these infections are caused by the Candida species of yeasts, it is also known as candidiasis. Oral thrush or oral candidiasis specifically >> Read More ...
Gonorrhea is a relatively common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, along with chlamydia and syphilis. It may not be life-threatening but can cause severe and debilitating symptoms. It can also be transmitted to newborns born to infected mothers during childbirth and lead to blindness in babies. Yet it >> Read More ...
The confusion between the common cold and flu (seasonal influenza) is understandable as both present in a very similar manner, arise suddenly and resolve on its own within a few days. However, there are differences between these viral infections and with the concern about new and possibly more deadly strains of the flu, it >> Read More ...
There are a number of different sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) and sometimes these infectious diseases can be confused with each other. Although many people may not be as familiar with trichomoniasis as they are with other diseases like chlamydia and gonorrhea, it is one of the most common STD’s among >> Read More ...
What is tetanus? Tetanus is an incurable acute disease that occurs when certain bacterial toxins enter the body usually through a wound. It is a serious condition that can even result in death in severe cases. Although there is no cure for it, the condition can still be medically managed until the toxin is >> Read More ...
It is an uncommon scalp problem and not usually serious in terms of being debilitating or life-threatening but a lesser known infection can lead to extensive damage of the scalp. It may result in hair loss and scarring of the scalp which can be irreversible. The cosmetic effects may have a host of psychosocial >> Read More ...
The emergence of resistant head lice has become a public health concern in recent years but the possibility of this drug-resistance has been known for decades. Head lice infestation is estimated to affect as many as 12 million children in the age group of 3 to 11 years in the United States. The growing resistance has far >> Read More ...
Zika virus has been dominating public health news and alerts in 2015 particularly with the South America outbreak. However, with the ease of modern travel, there are cases of Zika virus being reported in various parts of the globe. It is important to note that prior to 2015 there were Zika virus outbreaks in other parts of >> Read More ...
Fungal infections are not uncommon and most of the time it is limited to the skin, or cavities such as the mouth or vagina in women. It can cause significant discomfort and even cosmetic problems but fungal infections are usually not considered to be serious problem. However, some people are at risk of serious >> Read More ...
It is a viral disease that affects at least half of all American by the age of 5 years and most of the rest of the population by early adulthood. However, most of us think little of infectious mononucleosis beyond the severe sore throat and long-lasting fatigue that it causes. The disease is not given as much attention yet >> Read More ...
