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Do Middle Ear Infections Always Require Antibiotics?
Middle ear infections, or otitis media, are common. While antibiotics are often prescribed for these...
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Venous Stasis: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Venous stasis is the pooling of blood in the veins, typically in the legs, due...
Infectious Diseases
The QuantiFERON Test: Detecting and Treating Tuberculosis (TB)
The QuantiFERON Test (QTF), also known as the blood tuberculosis (TB) test, is designed to...
Infectious Diseases
Effective Shingles Treatment: Antiviral Medications and Prevention Options
The varicella-zoster virus causes shingles (Herpes zoster), the same virus that causes chickenpox. After recovering...
Infectious Diseases
How Contagious Is Monkeypox? Understanding Transmission and Precautions
Monkeypox is a viral illness that can be contracted through contact with infected people, animals,...
Infectious Diseases
What Is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a painful condition caused by the growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus....
Infectious Diseases
What Is the Likelihood of Getting HIV from Sexual Intercourse?
Understanding the risk of contracting HIV from sexual intercourse can help individuals take necessary precautions...
Infectious Diseases