infectious diseases

Treatment for genital warts, which are HPV skin lesions that can occur on both the male and female genital organs, should be managed by a dermatologist, gynecologist, or urologist. Depending on the case and the severity of the situation, treatment may be done using creams, ointments such as Imiquimod or Podofilox, for example, or through surgery

Cystitis is an infection or inflammation in the bladder that is most common in women, also called a low urinary tract infection. Women who have active sex life are more likely to develop cystitis due to condom use, spermicide, hygienic shower after intercourse or other similar situations, which alter the pH of the vagina facilitating the entry of microorganisms

Treatment for STDs depends on the cause of the disease. The doctor may indicate the consumption of antibiotics or anti-fungal tablets or ointments that should be applied in the genital area for about 5 to 10 days as needed. Generally, STDs are cured when treatment is performed correctly, but there are diseases, such as AIDS, that have no cure and therefore it is important to avoid contamination of these diseases by using condoms in all relationships

Transmission of the oxyurius can occur through contact with the worm eggs that may be on the clothes, toys and personal belongings of the infected child or through the consumption of water or foods contaminated with this verminose. When scratching the anus, the oxyurius eggs cling to the child's fingernails and fingers, and when it touches something, it contaminates it

Infestation by oxyurius or any other worm in pregnancy does not cause any harm to the baby because the baby is protected within the uterus, but despite this, the woman may have worms in the anus and vagina and this is the cause of recurrent infections and should treat as quickly as possible with the use of a vermifuge indicated by your obstetrician

A good ointment against oxyurius is the one that contains as active principle thiabendazole, which is a topical anti-fungal, which eliminates worms and their eggs, relieving itching and local irritation. The commercial names of this ointment may be: Tiadol; Foldan; Thiabena; Tiaplex; Derms and Micoplex, for example, but should only be used under medical advice

Rotavirus is a virus that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, an infection called Rotavirus that especially affects infants and young children, between 6 months and 2 years of age, which transmits very easily from one child to another. The illness lasts about 8 to 10 days and the symptoms may come on suddenly and the main treatment is to prevent the child from becoming dehydrated

Viral meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord due to the entry of a virus into this region. The symptoms of meningitis manifest initially with a high fever and intense headache. After a few hours the irritation of the meninges to the pain report is noticed when the person tries to put the chin in the chest

Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, is a highly contagious and serious, but uncommon, disease caused by bacteria present in wild animals such as rodents, hares and rabbits that can infect humans causing serious complications that can lead to death. The bacterium that causes tularemia is Francisella tularensis and whenever this disease is diagnosed it is necessary to notify the authorities, such as the Ministry of Health, so that steps are taken to discover the source of the contamination, since this bacterium can be used as a weapon biological

AIDS-related illnesses are those that affect HIV-positive patients because of the weakness of their immune system, such as Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, or Lymphoma, for example. Not all are serious and can be controlled, but whenever the patient presents any of them the treatment must be redoubled because in addition to the antiretrovirals, it is essential to combat the opportunistic infection to guarantee the life of the patient

A steak taken by the manicure on the corner of a nail though not very painful can cause many health problems because, in addition to ringworm, a plier or an infected orange tree stick can transmit hepatitis B which may be silent but fatal. For the transmission to take place it is enough that the manicure material has been used in the manicure of a person with the disease

Treatment for HPV can be done with the use of medications or even surgery. The goal of treatment is not the elimination of the virus, because there is no treatment that is able to achieve this goal, but it is directed to the control of the symptoms and the elimination of the lesions in the skin that are caused by the virus

Rain and floods can transmit diseases such as ringworm, hepatitis and leptospirosis, so avoid contact with water, especially during periods of flooding. However, if it is very necessary to contact this type of water, to clean the house or recover objects, it is necessary to wear waterproof plastic boots or, alternatively, to cover hands and feet with 2 or 3 plastic bags, one above from the other and attach them to the wrist and heel with a strong durex

Reiter's syndrome, also known as reactive arthritis, is a disease that causes inflammation of the joints and tendons, especially in the knees, ankles, and feet. In addition, Reiter's syndrome may be accompanied by inflammation of the eyes, such as conjunctivitis or inflammation of the urethra, intestine, or mucous membranes such as the mouth, urinary tract, vagina, or penis

Treatment should always be guided by an otolaryngologist, as it is necessary to identify the cause of labyrinthitis to choose the most appropriate treatment. There are two main types of labyrinthitis, the viral, which does not require a specific treatment, and the bacterial, which needs to be treated with antibiotics

Meningitis is a severe inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes lining the brain and the entire spinal cord. This disease should be identified early to initiate appropriate treatment and avoid complications such as loss of vision or hearing. Usually this disease is caused by viruses or bacteria, and may arise after ill treated flu, for example, but in some cases it can also be caused by strong strokes or fungi, especially when the immune system is weakened, as in the case of the elderly or autoimmune diseases

Viral meningitis is a serious illness that causes symptoms such as severe headache, fever and stiff neck due to the inflammation of the meninges, which are the tissue that surrounds the brain and the marrow. Viral meningitis usually has a cure and is easier to treat than bacterial meningitis, and only analgesic and antipyretic drugs are needed to relieve symptoms

Treatment for viral meningitis can be done at home and is intended to relieve symptoms such as fever in excess of 38 ° C, neck stiffness, headache or vomiting, as there is no specific antiviral remedy to treat meningitis except when it is caused by the Herpes Zoster virus, in which Acyclovir can be used.

Signs and symptoms of meningitis in adults and children over 2 years of age suddenly appear and are initially characterized by high fever, above 39 ° C, and severe headache, which facilitates confusing the disease with a common cold . This disease can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites, and severity and treatment vary according to the cause of the disease, with bacterial meningitis being the most severe form of the disease.

Nile fever, also known as West Nile disease, is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes, which can cause symptoms ranging from passing fever to meningitis. Learn more about Meningitis in Adult Meningitis Symptoms. This disease can be transmitted by the mosquito to other animals such as birds or horses, and is more frequent in the elderly