Category: Infectious Diseases
Pneumonia Treatment: What Does It Take to Feel Better?
Matching you with the most appropriate pneumonia treatment depends, in part, on what kind of germ caused the infection.
FLU SOS: When to Treat at Home, Seek Urgent Care, or Head to the ER
You wake up one morning with a sore throat and cough. Do you know what to do if you think you have the flu? You will likely not be too sick if you get the flu. However, if you start feeling very ill, know where to go – primary care, urgent care or ER.
What You Need to Know About Living with HIV
When acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, first made headlines in the early 1980s, it was a medical mystery. At that time, people with this condition almost always had a significantly shortened lifespan. Now, more than 40 years later, AIDS and the virus that causes it, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), are well understood. People with HIV can now live long, healthy lives with proper treatment.
Diagnosing and Treating Lyme Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause serious problems, including heart and nervous system issues. Learn what signs to look for and how it is treated.
5 Myths and Facts About Hepatitis C
Simple treatments can cure this serious infection that can permanently damage your liver.
How to Know if You’re Having an Allergic Reaction to Antibiotics
You’re under the weather with a bacterial infection. To get you back to feeling your best, your doctor prescribed an antibiotic. But now that you’ve started taking it, you’re experiencing other symptoms. How can you tell if it’s an allergic reaction to antibiotics?
COVID-19 Recovery: Addressing Lingering Side Effects
Individuals who contract COVID-19 experience various intensities of the virus. Some have very few symptoms or are asymptomatic, while others are hospitalized for weeks. Unfortunately, “recovery” for these patients hasn’t necessarily been achieved simply by testing negative. Melissa Arasz and Angela Ferrara, speech pathologists with the University of Maryland Rehabilitation Network, discuss the importance of rehabilitation for patients in a post-virus phase.
Can You Get a Staph Infection at the Gym?
You have the best of intentions when joining a gym. You want to become more physically active, boost your heart health and build your muscles. But can you pick up a disease, such as a staph infection, at the gym? The short answer: Yes, you can. But don’t fear! You can reduce your chance of getting sick by taking a few safety precautions.
10 Common Vaccine Myths Busted
Vaccines are vital for maintaining the health of our communities. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation circulating about them. Learn the truths behind these common vaccine myths.
What You Need to Know About Avoiding the Flu
Getting a flu shot is important every year, and this year is no different. Learn everything you need to know about preparing for the flu.