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Facing TB in Houston

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bv after antibiotics :: Article Creator What Causes Gray Discharge? 2 MDs Explain. There are certain vaginal discharge colors that'll set off some serious alarm bells (looking at you, green). But then there are others that fall into a confusing middle ground, like gray discharge. After all, it's different from your usual discharge color, but gray also doesn't seem all that far from a more "normal" white hue. So, should you be concerned about 50 shades of gray or not? At the end of the day, any kind of gray discharge isn't ideal. "It can mean that you have an infection," says Christine Greves, MD, an ob-gyn at Orlando Health Women's Institute Center for Obstetrics & Gynecology and obstetrical and gynecological surgeon at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. That's not a guarantee, of course, which is why it's important to be evaluated by a medical professional, just to be sure. While

Routine immunization for children in the Philippines

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fistulous withers brucella :: Article Creator Lean On Me Singer Bill Withers Dies At 81 Bill Withers, the acclaimed 1970s soul singer behind hits Ain't No Sunshine and Lean On Me has died from heart complications aged 81, his family said. The singer died on Monday in Los Angeles, the family told the Associated Press. They described him in a statement as a "solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world". "He spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other," the statement said. Known for his smooth baritone vocals and sumptuous soul arrangements, he wrote some of the 70s best-remembered songs, including Just The Two Of Us, Lovely Day and Use Me. On Lovely Day, he set the record for the longest sustained note on a US chart hit, holding a high E for 18 seconds. Although he stopped recording in 1985, his songs remained a major influence on R&B and hip-hop.

Opportunistic etiological agents causing lung infections: emerging need to transform lung-targeted delivery

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herpes is a viral disease :: Article Creator A Viral Gene Drive Could Offer A New Approach To Fighting Herpes Meghan Rosen is a staff writer who reports on the life sciences for Science News. She earned a Ph.D. In biochemistry and molecular biology with an emphasis in biotechnology from the University of California, Davis, and later graduated from the science communication program at UC Santa Cruz. Navigating Intimacy When Your Partner Has Herpes Herpes, one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections worldwide, often goes undetected, leaving many unknowingly carrying the virus. For those in relationships where one partner has herpes, understanding the nuances of transmission and protection is crucial. This knowledge empowers couples to maintain healthy, supportive relationships while minimizing the risk of infection. The herpes basics Herpes simplex virus (HSV) comes in two forms: HSV-1, typically associated wit

Vaccination

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follicular conjunctivitis :: Article Creator Eye Problems Give Clues To Systemic Impact Of COVID-19 Follicular conjunctivitis is seen in 3 to 13.6 per cent of all patients with COVID-19 and may be the first sign of illness. The conjunctiva is vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection by direct inoculation or spread from the nasolacrimal duct or lacrimal gland. Conjunctival tissue destruction causes release of virus particles into tears, which can be detected in tear PCR testing in a small proportion of patients.1–5 Therefore, it is important to ask patients presenting with a pink eye about exposure to COVID-19, test for COVID-19, and don personal protective equipment (including eye protection) during examination. COVID-19 follicular conjunctivitis is usually self-limiting and can be treated with cool compresses and artificial tears. However, complications requiring ophthalmology referral can occur. These include pseudomembranous conjunctivitis, conjunc

Personal Stories from TB Survivors - My Journey fighting TB

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types of mycobacterium :: Article Creator

Opportunistic etiological agents causing lung infections: emerging need to transform lung-targeted delivery

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hsv meningitis :: Article Creator Meningitis Symptoms And Warning Signs It's not easy to spot the symptoms of meningitis. People often confuse the early signs and symptoms of meningitis with the flu. In fact, meningitis may come on the heels of a flu-like illness or infection. That's why it's important to stay alert, learn the common signs and symptoms of meningitis, and act quickly. The first signs of meningitis often feel like the flu, including: Fever Vomiting Headache Diarrhea Stomach cramps Feeling sick in general Muscle pain Pale skin Cold hands and feet These symptoms can start in a different order for each person. They can also show up differently in children. Some people don't have any of these symptoms. A rash is one of the main signs of meningitis, but it may not appear until later. Because meningitis can make you sick very quickly, don't wait for the rash to show up. Get medical help right aw