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Is lyme disease common among pet owners?

I am contemplating buying a pet dog but am nervous about my dog catching and transmitting Lyme as we live in a Lyme-prone area. If I use flea and tick medicine on my future dog,...
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What's the difference between dengue and other mosquito diseases?

What's the difference between dengue and other mosquito diseases, like west nile virus?
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What should I do for recurrent pink eye?

I get pink eye at least twice a year. It's super frustrating and embarrassing. Is there something I can do about it so it never comes back?
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What are the symptoms of the H1NI flu? Is it still an issue?

What are some of the confirmed symptoms of the H1NI flu? How is the condition treated? Is hospitalization a must?
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Multiple bouts of mononucleosis

I am 66 years old and have just been diagnosed for the 3rd time since my 40s with mono. I also developed fibromyalgia after having bilateral mastectomies in my early 40s. Is...
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If my daughter has a viral infection, why did the doctor prescribe antibiotics?

I read online that antibiotics are ideally prescribed for bacterial infection. However every time my daughter has a viral infection the doctor prescribes an antibiotic. Why?...
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How long does it usually take to detect H1N1 in a person?

I have given my throat swab for testing H1N1 but the report is taking more than 3 days. How long does it usually take for the report to come in?
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Can a shingles infection come on the buttocks and thighs?

I have an infection around my buttocks and thigh which looks like shingles. But I thought you could only get shingles on the upper body. Can shingles appear on the buttocks?...
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How is meningitis treated?

My good friend has been diagnosed with meningitis and despite treatment, his condition is not getting better. What is the ideal course of treatment and how long does it take for...
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My son has been diagnosed with a HFM infection. How long does the treatment take?

My son is 6 years old and has been diagnosed with hand foot mouth disease, an infection that he has perhaps acquired from school. How long will it take for him to be fully alright?...
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My father's wound test detected E.coli bacteria. Is it fatal?

My dad had a minor fall that left a wound, the wound started to spread across the leg and, despite of medication, was not getting cured. We did a pus culture test that indicated...
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Do natural remedies help in treating strep throat or do you need medicine?

I suspect that my son has strep. We are still going to the doctor, but can natural and home remedies work in treating this problem or is medication always necessary?
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How often should a feeding tube be changed?

My mother in law is bed ridden requires a feeding tube. For hygiene and patient safety, how often should her food pipe be changed? Do different physicians suggest different requirements?...
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Is there any way to prevent whooping cough from spreading?

I am a school principal and 3 students from one class have been diagnosed with a whooping cough infection. How can we prevent this disease from spreading?
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Baby in womb give daddy syphilis

Can the mother get treated for syphilis and cured, and the baby has it in the womb, and pass it to the daddy when having sex with the mother?
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Can I take a chickenpox vaccine at 30 years of age?

I am 30 years old and a mother of a 4 year old. I have never got chicken pox but I am worried if my son gets it I will have the infection too. Should I get a vaccine as well?...
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I am planning to travel to Africa for work in the next month. Do I need to get vaccinated?

I am planning on traveling to Africa in the coming month. Should I get vaccinated for any infections? If so, what am I required to get before I travel?
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When is HIV said to be in the final stage?

I am starting out as a social worker among recently diagnosed HIV patients. For my knowledge, I would like to know. . . when is HIV said to be in its final stages?
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Is herpes an infectious disease?

My ex-husband has been diagnosed with herpes around his mouth. I've read that this disease can spread through skin to skin contact, and I saw him and my daughter share a glass...
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What is the treatement process for Lyme disease?

My brother has been diagnosed with Lyme disease after a tick bite from his hiking trip last week. So far, he's been prescribed amoxicillin for treatment. But, we want a second...
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