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The Dangers & Complications of Infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are 1 million Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) a day and 357 million infections a year worldwide. Below, are 4 major types of infections you need to know about with some of their connected diseases.
- Bacterial - Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Strep Throat, Bladder...
- Fungal – Athletes Foot, Ringworm, Yeast...
- Parasitic – Pubic Lice, Scabies, Trichomoniasis...
- Viral – Herpes, Hepatitis C, Mononucleosis, Lyme...
Learn about the different Signs, Symptoms & Transmissions of these infections and available Treatments if exposed, plus how to avoid them if possible.
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Symptoms for 10 Common STD's
These diseases are classified as STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) because they can be spread through sexual activity. Also known as STI "sexually transmitted infections", these medical conditions may be dangerous if left untreated. They don't only affect your current physical health but can also hinder your future fertility and sexual virility.
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What Causes a Persistent Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lungs that’s usually caused by a bacteria or virus, although fungi and protozoa can cause pneumonia too – particularly in people who have a poorly functioning immune system. Pneumonias are most commonly caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus or Mycoplasma...
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What every Parent needs to know about Scabies
Discovering your child has scabies may be distressing for you as a parent, but it's a common disease that affects all children regardless of their race and social background. Information about the disease, its symptoms and how best to treat it, are detailed below.
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Causes & Symptoms of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a term used to describe bacteria & viruses that enter the body through food & wreck havoc on the digestive system. Food poisoning is caused by...
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Symptoms & Treatments of Genital Crabs
Genital crabs, also known as Pubic Lice or STD Crabs, are a relatively common - and easily treated - sexually transmitted disease. What sets pubic lice apart from the rest of the...
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