## Plantar Warts: A Comprehensive Q&A **Q1. What are plantar warts?** **A:** Plantar warts are non-cancerous growths on the soles of the feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They...
...1 (HHV-1) ، المعروف أيضًا باسم Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) Human Herpesvirus 2 (HHV-2) ، المعروف أيضًا باسم Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2) Human Herpesvirus 3 (HHV-3) ، المعروف أيضًا باسم Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)...
## What is Dental Abscess? A dental abscess is a collection of pus that forms in the tooth or its surrounding tissues due to a bacterial infection. The infection typically...
...a successful examination or when abnormal cells are detected. The most common causes of abnormal cell changes in the cervix are: Human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually-transmitted infection – This is...
...of pharyngitis?** **A:** The most common cause of pharyngitis is viral infection, with the rhinovirus being the most common cause. Bacterial infection, such as Streptococcus pyogenes (strep throat), is another...
...papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection. **Q: What are the risk factors for cervical cancer?** **A:** Risk factors for cervical cancer include: * HPV infection, especially persistent infection with...
**What is Lyme Disease?** **Overview** Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks) that carry the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi....
**What is Syphilis Infection?** **Q: What is syphilis?** **A:** Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium **Treponema pallidum**. It can affect both men and women and...
...of cell samples from various body sites and the testing of those samples for the presence of a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Depending on the type of infection, testing may...
...and Triggers** Reactive arthritis is not caused directly by the infection itself but an abnormal immune response to the invading microorganism. Common triggers include: * Bacterial infections, such as Chlamydia,...