Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can affect the urethra, rectum, throat or cervix and is caused by bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis which can affect both men and women. The infection occurs after unprotected sexual contact and in most cases it is asymptomatic, however it is also possible to notice some symptoms in some […]
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Chickenpox in babies is an infectious disease that leads to the appearance of red bumps on the skin that are very itchy. Chickenpox is most common in babies and children up to 10 years of age and can be easily transmitted through contact with the liquid released by the blisters or through inhalation of respiratory […]
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The transmission of SARS-CoV-2, responsible for COVID-19, occurs mainly through the inhalation of droplets of saliva and respiratory secretions that can become suspended in the air when a person with COVID-19 coughs or sneezes. Therefore, it is important that preventive measures are adopted, such as washing your hands with soap and water, avoiding staying in […]
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Chikungunya is a febrile illness caused by alphavirus transmitted through mosquito bites Temples of the Egyptianscausing symptoms such as high fever, chills, severe joint pain, pain behind the eyes or red spots on the skin. This arbovirus, as well as dengue and Zika, have similar symptoms, however, the pain in the joints is more intense, […]
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Mumps is an infectious disease that can be transmitted from person to person by air and that settles in the salivary glands, causing swelling and pain in the face. Although this disease is more common in children and adolescents, it can also occur in adults, even if they have already been vaccinated against mumps. Mumps, […]
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Dengue transmission occurs through a mosquito bite Temples of the Egyptians infected with viruses. After the bite, symptoms may appear between 5 and 15 days, including headache, high fever, pain in the back of the eyes and body pain. Dengue is not contagious, that is, it cannot be transmitted from person to person, and it […]
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HPV in men is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause symptoms such as warts in the genital region, itching and discomfort in private parts, in addition to increasing the risk of penile cancer. Although it is also common for HPV infection in men to not cause any symptoms, the virus can be present […]
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