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There are many theories about the cause of nonbacterial prostatitis, including:.Bacteria Fungi Irritation caused by a backup of urine flowing into the prostate Parasites(trichomonads) Viruses.Life stresses and some psychological factors may also c...
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Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.Chlamydia infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
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Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease(STD) in the United States, with about three million new cases diagnosed in the country each year. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.
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Chlamydia infection is a very common STD. Because most people do not have symptoms, chlamydia may not be noticed until it causes severe problems. Left untreated, this STD can cause women and men to become sterile.
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A lot of us don't realize that chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can cause no symptoms, meaning you could have an STD and not know it.
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Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, a bacterium. Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
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Sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis.Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease, is more common than gonorrhea, affecting 35% and 8% of sexually active adolescents, respectively. Adolescent girls are a...
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A virus is an infectious agent, often highly host-specific, consisting of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.Viruses infect virtually every life form, including humans, animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria. So small that they cannot be ...
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Knowing whether your infection is caused by a virus or a bacterium makes a difference in how it is treated.
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Viruses are familiar from the common diseases they cause: colds and flu, for instance. But what are they, and how do they cause sickness?
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Is "killed virus" the same as an inactive virus in vaccines?
Henry (Hank) Bernstein, D.O. is a Senior Lecturer in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Pediatrics at Dartmouth Medical School. Formerly the Associate Chief of General Pediatrics and Director of Primary Care at Children's Hospital Boston, he currently is the Chief of General Academic Pediatrics at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. He has extensive and varied experience as a primary care pediatrician, and is a spokesperson for the news media on a variety of pediatric health care topics, including vaccination, common childhood illnesses, and practical information for caregivers.
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My husband's former girlfriend was treated for HPV (cervical cancer removed). She had this prior to their relationship. Could this recur? He has no symptoms, but could he be a carrier and pass it to me?
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If you have genital herpes, is it possible to have children without them being infected?
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I have a toenail fungus that makes the toenail discolored and very thick. What remedies are there to cure this, other than taking a drug that may be harmful to your liver?
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Toenail fungus is difficult to treat, but two new types of treatment in testing may make it easier. One uses short-wavelength light, and the other requires drilling tiny holes in the affected nail.
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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.Trichomoniasis is found worldwide. In the United States, the highest number of cases are seen in women between age 16 and 35.
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Trichomoniasis refers to an infection of the genital and urinary tract.Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan(the smallest, single-celled members of the animal kingdom). Trichomonas vaginalis is passed almost 100% of the time through sexual conta...
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Trichomoniasis refers to an infection of the genital and urinary tract. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease, affecting about 120 million women worldwide each year.Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan(the smallest, single-celled m...
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