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Facing TB in Houston

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herpes symptoms women :: Article Creator The Most Common Symptoms Of Herpes It's time to change the narrative around herpes, replacing fear and stigma with knowledge and compassion Herpes is one of the most common viral infections affecting millions worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. For many people, hearing the word "herpes" can trigger fear, shame and a deep sense of stigma. This is due largely to the nature of the infection and its association with sexual transmission. However, herpes is much more than a sexually transmitted disease. It can manifest in several ways, each presenting its own set of symptoms. Understanding the signs and symptoms of herpes is critical not only for managing the condition but also for reducing its spread and the emotional distress it often causes. This article will walk you through the most common symptoms of herpes, emphasizing the importance of awareness, early detection and me...

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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bacterial prostatitis symptoms :: Article Creator What's The Difference Between Prostatitis And Prostate Cancer? Prostatitis is an inflamed prostate often caused by bacterial infections. Prostate cancer develops when cells in your prostate replicate too much and form a tumor. Your prostate is a walnut-sized organ under your bladder that helps transport and nourish sperm. Problems with your prostate frequently cause symptoms like frequent or painful urination. Prostatitis is inflammation of your prostate that's often caused by bacterial infections. It's called acute prostatitis when it develops quickly and chronic prostatitis when it becomes a long-term problem. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males other than skin cancer. It develops when cells in your prostate replicate uncontrollably. If left untreated, it can spread to other organs and can cause life threatening complications. This article comp...

Personal Stories from TB Survivors - My Journey fighting TB

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canadian tb standards :: Article Creator Superbugs Could Kill 39 Million People By 2050. Here's What Canadian Survivors, Doctors Say Should Change Melissa Murray says the pain of her serious infection was 'thousands' times worse than what she'd experienced in childbirth. (Submitted by Melissa Murray) This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Melissa Murray regularly ran 10 kilometres a day — until a serious bacterial infection caused her to nearly lose a leg.  Last summer, the Toronto woman who'd worked 60-hour weeks as an account manager suddenly needed round-the-clock care to recover from sepsis. The life-threatening condition results from the immune system's overreaction to fighting an infection. Septic shock deprived Murray's heart ...

Discover What HIV Microscopy Looks Like in Pictures

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ring worms :: Article Creator A Rare Syndrome Stole Half My Face But Won't Take My Life – I Always Smile At My Reflection Despite What Strangers Say A WOMAN living with a rare condition that caused half her face to cave in is asked on social media if she hates the way she looks. Fortunately, it's an easy question to answer for Gillian Kgotla, 29, who has fully accepted being disfigured.  10 Gillian Kgotla, 29, watched her face change from teenage yearsCredit: instagram/@gilliankgotl 10 Gillian says the "emotional toll" of her syndrome has been devastatingCredit: Supplied 10 Gillian grew up in Botswana. She is pictured at four years of age, before her symptoms beganCredit: Supplied She shares how she always smiles at her reflection in the mirror and her motivational videos online are gaining lots of attention, with her most-watched video going viral with 2.2million views on Facebook. Gillian was not bo...

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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hpv cervical cancer :: Article Creator New Self-swab HPV Test Is An Alternative To Pap Smears. Here's How It Works. A new option for cervical cancer screening gives patients a less-invasive alternative to conventional tests. These new "self-collection tests" are scheduled to arrive in doctor's offices nationwide this month. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved self-collection as a method to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause of cervical cancer, in May. Screening tests are intended to flag people at high risk of cancer or precancer, not to diagnose the disease. This FDA approval enables patients to collect their own clinical samples for cervical cancer screening. With the rollout of these tests, the U.S. Joins Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden, where self-swabbing for HPV is already widely used. For now, the samples, collected from the vaginal canal, must still be gat...