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Infectious Disease

Diagnosing and Treating Lyme Disease

June 7, 2023

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.

Do I Have an STI? Learn to Recognize STI Symptoms

May 2, 2023

There’s no shame in having or talking about a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs are common health conditions that every sexually active person needs to consider. Most STIs are preventable, treatable or manageable. But they may cause serious medical issues if ignored. Learning how to recognize STI symptoms can help you and your sexual partners stay healthy.

COVID-19 Recovery: Addressing Lingering Side Effects

December 23, 2021

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.

What Do You Know About Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?

October 12, 2018

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) can help protect individuals at high risk of HIV infection. Being “on PrEP” means taking a pill called Truvada® once a day.

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