Infectious Diseases

Jan 295 min

Scabies | Your complete guide to diagnosis, treatment, and management

Scabies are generally spread by prolonged skin-to-skin contact or skin-to-infested surface contact. It is highly contagious. It is...

Jul 7, 20236 min

Mosquito Repellents | A must-have skincare essential for summer

Mosquito repellents work by making us less attractive to mosquitoes. They work by repelling insects, not killing them. There are a...

Jun 22, 20232 min

Pink Eye

Pink eye, an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva of the eye, is common in both adults and children. Read more... Topics Is pink...

Feb 11, 20232 min

Body Odors | Can you identify the source?

When it comes to body odors and inflammation, smell can generally points to an infectious cause. Read more... Photo: Wix Disclaimer:...

Dec 16, 20224 min

Shingles

Shingles is a painful rash that occurs along the distribution of a nerve, called a dermatome. Read more... Topics What is Shingles? What...

Dec 12, 20222 min

Dirty phone? Can you get germs from your phone?

There are studies on this! Yes- our phones have been found to carry most commonly staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, and E. coli as far as...

Sep 29, 20221 min

Avoiding germs at the gym

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Sep 28, 20223 min

Lice | When to see a doctor

The vast majority of cases of lice are likely managed by school nurses or pediatricians simply because... Read on... Topics Do you need...

Aug 22, 20223 min

Monkeypox | What you need to know

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