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Transmission of tuberculosis: how to catch it and how to avoid it

Transmission of tuberculosis: how to catch it and how to avoid it

Tuberculosis is spread through the air, when the infected person releases the bacteria from Koch in the environment, through coughing, sneezing or speaking, remaining suspended in the air and being able to be inhaled by other people, which can result in illness. The bacillus Koch it can remain in the air for many hours, especially […]

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Transmission of syphilis: how to catch it (and how to protect yourself)

Transmission of syphilis: how to catch it (and how to protect yourself)

The main form of transmission of syphilis is through unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person, due to direct contact with the characteristic syphilis wound that may be present around the penis, vagina, anus, rectum, lips and/or inside the mouth. Contagion can also occur through contact with the blood or mucous membranes of people infected […]

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Is stye contagious? Understand how to catch it (and how to avoid it)

Is stye contagious? Understand how to catch it (and how to avoid it)

The stye is not contagious, because it is caused by bacteria that are naturally present on the skin, normally appearing after the obstruction of eyelid glands, which favors the multiplication of these microorganisms. When a stye develops, symptoms such as swelling, redness and pain in the eyelid are common. However, in more severe cases, swelling […]

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Transmission of genital herpes: how to catch it (and how to avoid it)

Transmission of genital herpes: how to catch it (and how to avoid it)

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection, and therefore, in most cases it is transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse, without penetration being necessary.. However, in some cases, it can also be transmitted through the mouth or hands, for example, which have been in direct contact with the wounds caused by the virus. Furthermore, although it […]

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