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Had chickenpox as a young child

I'd like a medical opinion. Having chickenpox as a child I was isolated at home in a darker room for a few days. Is this to remove heat to the skin that one gets from exposure...
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Is it a spider bite?

So I have four little dots, it was just two at first but now I see four. They kinda hurt but it itches more than they hurt; is there any way it is a spider bite?
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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 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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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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Inner tip of penis opening is white and a dull pain. I believe I have HPV.

The very tip and partial inside is white and sometimes hard and my hole wanted to close. The inside is red and painful. I do have a test for HPV coming up. I do have a bad UTI...
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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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Can my CPAP machine aggravate my sinus infection?

I use a home CPAP machine to deal with sleep apnea. I have a bad sinus infection. Can the CPAP aggravate my infection? What precautions should I take?
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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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Is strep throat contagious? How can it be prevented?

My husband was recently diagnosed with strep throat. He was immediately placed on antibiotics, but it took a lot from him to go to the doctor? How contagious is strep throat?...
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Can pimples spread from one person to another?

I recently have noticed a lot of acne and pimples on my face. I read somewhere that acne is caused by a certain bacteria. So, I'm wondering, is it possible for acne to spread?...
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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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Is eczema an infectious disease?

My son 4 years old and has eczema. I just delivered a baby girl 2 months ago. Is there anything I need to worry about?
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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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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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Is there medication required for pink eye?

My daughter has gotten pink eye from school, so the doctors have given her eye drops. But, because this infection is so contagious, we feel like she needs some medication alongside...
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Do I have pinworms?

Yesterday I noticed little white thread looking things in my feces and I've had animals who have had worms before so I know what they look like but I never see them moving. I...
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About meningitis

My aunt is suffering from meningitis (Dont know viral or bacterial) And she had gone through CT and MRI scans after getting results she has been sent to somewhere else where Doctors...
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