What are Aphthous Mouth Ulcers?
...also known as herpes labialis, are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 or 2. Viruses do not cause aphthous mouth ulcers. Cold sores primarily affect the corners of the mouth,...
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What Is Tropical Medicine Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...range of diseases and illnesses that are common in tropical regions. These include: Malaria HIV/AIDS Diarrheal illnesses Vector-borne diseases like Dengue and Chikungunya virus Filariasis Leishmaniasis Schistosomiasis Malnutrition Hepatitis B...
What is a 6-Month Well-Baby Checkup: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to catch up on vaccination. The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) suggests that babies around six months old must already have the following vaccines: RV (rotavirus), DTaP (diphtheria),...
Acquired Thrombocytopenia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
...including herpes viruses and the varicella-zoster virus that causes chickenpox. Can stress cause low platelets? Mental or physical stress may activate platelets in your blood. This activation can lower the...
What is Radical Resection of Tonsils, Tonsillar Pillars, and/or Retromolar Trigone: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...suitable candidates for radical resection. Its risk factors include a long history of smoking and drinking alcohol, as well as human papillomavirus infection. This condition is characterised by the presence...
What is Freezing of Gynaecologic Warts: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...and anal areas. Along with flat warts, plantar warts, filiform warts and periungual warts, genital warts are caused by the HPV or human papillomavirus. However, unlike other warts, they cannot...
Antiretroviral
**Antiretroviral** **Description:** Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy is a cornerstone of HIV management, effectively suppressing the virus and preventing its transmission. ARVs are medications that target specific stages of the HIV lifecycle,...
What is Sepsis?
...for viral infections to lead to the disorder. The herpes simplex virus, enterovirus, and adenovirus have all been found to cause neonatal sepsis.[6] Factors that increase a baby’s risk of...
Allergy Consultation
...system creates “soldiers” called the antibodies, which eliminate any threat that gets into the body. However, in some cases, bacteria or virus gets into the body and create symptoms. As...
What is an Allergist?
...known as immunologists. What is an allergy? One of the marvels of the human body is that it can defend itself against harmful invaders such as viruses or bacteria. But...