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If you get HPV, will you have it for the rest of your life?

I'm afraid that I will get HPV because I am sexually active. I am using protection, but you never know. If you get HPV, do you have it for the rest of your life? Or does it...
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Last 6 months I was suffering from ringworm. What do I do?

Last 6 months, I was suffering from ringworm on my one hand. What should I do to get rid of this disease? Should I use turmeric for this?
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How contagious is cellulitis?

My skin looks really swollen and red around my leg, and when you touch it it feels a little hot. My mom thinks this could be cellulitis. Is this really contagious? How serious...
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How long should viral meningitis last?

I'm 32 years old, and I was diagnosed with viral meningitis just recently. How long should this disease last in my system?
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Is HPV considered an STD?

My friend's boyfriend told her that he has the human papillomavirus, or HPV, recently, and I was actually with him (sexually) before he was diagnosed with this. Is HPV considered...
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If I had the chickenpox, does this mean that I could get shingles?

I had the chicken pox when I was a little girl, and now that I'm 42 years, I'm worried that it's very possible for me to get the shingles. . . since they're both related. Does...
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What's the treatment like for kids with Lyme disease?

My son was diagnosed with Lyme disease after being bit from a tick in our backyard. What's the treatment for kids with Lyme? Is it the same as adults?
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How is HIV treated?

My cousin was diagnosed with HIV after having unprotected sex 3 years ago. Now, he seems to be managing it well with no complications that I know of. What's the treatment of...
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How long is strep throat contagious for?

My son has strep throat and now he's on antibiotics for it. I pulled him out of school but I don't want him to go back if he's still contagious. How long will he be contagious...
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How would I know if I have hookworm?

I walk barefoot all the time, but recently I started to have a rash on my right foot. I'm a little worried because I haven't seen this rash on my foot before. Could this be hookworm?...
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Can herpes cause heart disease?

I'm 42, and I was diagnosed with herpes and I want to know about the long-term effects it can have on my health. Can herpes cause heart disease?
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What are the symptoms of Zika?

My husband just got back from the Caribbean, but he seems very sick. He has a fever and a rash on his arm. Some of his joints hurt as well. Could these be symptoms of Zika?...
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Can an infection be causing recurrent fever?

My daughter has a recurrent fever. She first tested for the flu, but she didn't have it at all. Now a few days later, she keeps having a fever that only goes down a little with...
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What should we do for my son's staph infection?

My son's 10 years old, and I think he may have a staph infection. He has a fever and a rash that's really blistery. But the area of the rash is small so we're not sure. What...
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Is the Zika virus still a threat?

I'm planning a trip into the Caribbean soon, but I'm also trying to have a child with my husband. Do you think I should avoid going to the Caribbean because of Zika? Or do you...
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Is there any vaccine for tuberculosis?

I want my son to receive a vaccination for tuberculosis. Is there any vaccine for tuberculosis? If yes, how effective is this vaccine today?
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What are the symptoms of Dengue fever?

I was traveling to the Caribbean recently, and I've been sick ever since I had gotten back. I think it's Dengue fever, because there was a case or two in the area I was in with...
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How long is mono contagious?

My son has mono, and he contracted it from his girlfriend. Is it contagious? If yes, how long will he be contagious for?
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Are there any home remedies for mononucleosis?

My son is only 3 year old, and he has mononucleosis. I think he had gotten this infection from his preschool. Our doctor says we can treat this mostly at home but right now he...
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Should I be worried about cholera?

I'm traveling for a mission trip in South America, and one of the vaccines I'm told I need is for cholera. I've heard of it before, but I thought that it didn't really exist any...
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