What is Acute Gastritis?
...drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen. other medications, such as glucocorticoids, chemotherapy medications, bisphosphonates, and iron supplements. smoking. alcohol. In all of these it is important to consult a...
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Is it possible to contract a STI/STD from a toilet seat?
...for each type: HIV HIV is contracted by coming into contact with bodily fluids, including blood, semen, and breast milk. You can contract HIV through: sex without a condom or...
What is the Human Herpesvirus (HHV)?
...infection affects the lesions and leads to a skin infection. Shingles are treated with antiviral medications and pain management medications, and most people recover well within two weeks. Some, however,...
Signs of Shingles: Herpes Zoster
...more likely to happen in cases where a person has a weakened immune system, for example as caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or by undergoing a course of...
What is Preparing for a Colonoscopy?
...can be performed. Colonoscopy prep medications Laxative medications help the stool to pass smoothly through the colon. Before a colonoscopy, osmotic laxatives are most commonly prescribed. These work to empty...
What is Disseminated Tuberculosis?
...to it in the past Good to know: People with suspected disseminated TB may be offered an HIV test because people with HIV are much more likely to develop disseminated...
What are Signs of Shingles: Herpes Zoster?
...alleviate the burning sensation on the skin Avoiding sharing bedding, clothing or towels, as this can facilitate the spread of infection to others Medications to aid recovery Medications that may...
What is Medication Review: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...help patients understand: Why they need to take their medications When the medications should best be taken How the medications should best be taken How the medications are working How...
What is Secondary Syphilis?
...of men who have sex with men who have syphilis are also HIV-positive, and men who are HIV-negative but do have syphilis are more likely to contract HIV in the...
Tenofovir
**Tenofovir: An Antiviral Medication for HIV and Hepatitis B** Tenofovir, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), is a potent antiviral medication used to treat HIV-1 and hepatitis B virus (HBV)...