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Is there a way to prevent the hand foot mouth disease spreading in children?

My daughter goes to preschool, and some children have been infected by the HFM disease. Is there a way to prevent this disease from spreading in children?
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Is herpes cold sores an infectious disease?

My husband is recently suffering from cold sores. I am very worried that this might infect my 6 year old son as he keeps going near my husband. What are the chances of the disease...
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Can typhoid pass from mother to baby?

My baby is currently 9 months and was on breast milk until now because my wife is currently suffering from typhoid fever after traveling. Can the infection pass to the baby even...
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Can typhoid cause hearing loss?

My wife is 38 years old and has been diagnosed with typhoid fever after traveling to Brazil. She has been unable to hear for the past 24 hours, and the doctor said that this is...
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Is pneumonia an infectious disease?

My husband has been recently detected with pneumonia. Is there a chance that the infection could even spread to my kids?
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How is H.pylori infection treated?

My mother has been diagnosed with H. pylori infection and it has affected her stomach badly. She is unable to retain food due to this and has become very weak. What is the treatment...
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I suddenly have pus filled pimples around my underarms. What is it?

I am 27 years old and I have pus filled pimples all around my underarms. I don't have acne anywhere else. Could this be some kind of an infection? Which doctor should I go to?...
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How can one distinguish between a viral and a bacterial infection?

My son keeps getting a mild cold with every changing season. While the doctor keeps saying it is a viral he also prescribes antibiotics. I always thought antibiotics are for...
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More about syphilis

When a man or woman has syphilis, what are the signs and will it affect the penis of the man not to function properly ,that is cannot be able to have sex with his wife. To the...
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Can my chest infection pass on to my child?

I am currently 5 months pregnant and I have acquired a severe chest infection. The doctors have immediately put me on antibiotics but I am extremely worried if the infection will...
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What is the way to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

I have a minor wound in my leg that seems to be slightly infected. The doctor sent the pus for a culture and the report says it is an antibiotic-resistant bacteria. What does...
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Is malaria an infectious disease?

My husband is exhibiting symptoms of malaria. I have a small child aged 2 years at home. Are there chances that my son could get infected from the disease too, if my husband...
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Is athlete's foot an infectious skin condition?

I am a football player and I share my locker with a fellow player. He has recently been infected with athlete's foot. Am I at a risk of catching the infection too, from storing...
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Why is augmentin 625 not working for my throat infection?

I have been down with a severe throat infection for the past week. So far, I have completed my dose of augmentin 625 which was prescribed to me for 5 days. It doesn't seem to...
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How long should my son be at home with pink eye?

My son has pink eye that he has probably gotten from school. He seems to have recovered, but I still have kept him home for an extra measure. How long do children normally stay...
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Can pigeons carry pneumonia?

My mother suffered from severe pneumonia which the doctor suggested was due to pigeons since we live in a very urban area. I find this a little ridiculous that a pigeon can cause...
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My baby sounds like he is wheezing. Should I be worried?

Since birth, my newborn has been making this wheezing sound while he's sleeping. Me and my husband are a little worried and aren't sure what we should do. Is this a serious symptom...
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Is influenza an infectious disease?

My son has been detected with pneumonia due to influenza. He has acquired this infection in spite of receiving all of his vaccines. Is influenza an air borne disease?
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My 4 year old toddler recently contracted HFMD. What could be the reason?

My 4 year old toddler has recently contracted the HFMD infection. She goes to preschool. I went and checked in the school but as per the school authorities no other child has...
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Is Cepodem 100 a very strong antibiotic for a 3 year old?

My daughter is suffering from a fever and the recent blood test reports have indicated a slight infection which the doctor says is nothing serious. She has been recommended Cepodem...
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