Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is caused by the same strep infection that causes strep throat. Streptococcus releases a toxin into the body. Some children are sensitive to the toxin and other children are not....
View ArticleChildhood Infections
You've gotten through your pregnancy, dealt with pregnancy infections, given birth, and now your child has an infection. Below is a guide to the symptoms, treatment and commons questions relating to...
View ArticleChildhood Infection: Rotavirus
Rotavirus is a common childhood infection that nearly all children suffer from before the age of 5. While the infection generally resolves without medical intervention, children with compromised immune...
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Syphilis: An On-Going Problem in Mexican Pregnancies
Syphilis is an on-going problem in Mexico. Each year more than 330,000 pregnant women test positive for syphilis. Syphilis can be passed to the infant; resulting in congenital syphilis in some cases....
View ArticleChancroid
The agent responsible for the sexually transmitted disease Chancroid is a bacteria called Haemophilus Ducreyi. Chancroid occurs occurs only occasionally in the United States but most commonly is...
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Common Myths About the Birth Control Pill
The birth control pill has been around for decades and despite clinical study and assurance from the prescribing physician, women continue to hear rumors and myths about possible side effects of taking...
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Early Sexual Activity and Early Substance Use
Experts know, based on previous research and data collection, that conduct problems are predictive of an earlier sexually active start, higher risk of pregnancy and higher risk of contracting an STD,...
View ArticleSTD Prevention Proves Better Selling Point for HPV Vaccine
Young women in the prime of their lives are not worried about getting cancer, but they are interested in preventing a sexually transmitted disease. Researchers from Ohio State University claim focusing...
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Fewer Baby Boys Getting Circumcised in US: Good Idea?
A study of the lifelong effects of circumcision indicates fewer baby boys today are getting circumcised in the United States than in previous decades. The research team attributes this finding to...
View ArticleColor of Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharge can be a cause for concern or it could be a very normal occurrence. The color of the discharge may be helpful in finding out whether there may be a problem.Read more
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