Immunity and infections
Understanding Influenza
Influenza is a respiratory infection that can last approximately one to two weeks. It is very contagious and symptoms can...
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Chickenpox. Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Chickenpox used to be a very common infection in the US. In the early 1990s, about four million Amercians were...
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Lyme Disease: Spread, Symptoms, and Treatment
Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, is a serious infection caused by bacteria. It's transmitted to humans through the bite of...
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HPV Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Nearly everyone becomes infected with HPV within the first...
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Treating Cystitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder that can result in irritation and pain. Generally, bacteria cause infection in the bladder,...
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