Conclusion. Green vaginal discharge is abnormal. As soon as you notice green discharge, especially if it is frothy, clumpy, or mucus-like and has a bad odor, contact your health care provider. It may be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection or of bacterial vaginosis. What does it mean ifRead More →
Do I need antibiotics for ear infection adults? Antibiotics are often not needed for middle ear infections because the body’s immune system can fight off the infection on its own. However, sometimes antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, are needed to treat severe cases right away or cases that last longer thanRead More →
Do not give human supplements to dogs, as they may contain ingredients that are harmful to dogs. In general, the best options will be available through your veterinarian. Is apple cider vinegar good for dogs? Science Behind Dogs and Apple Cider Vinegar The most common and safest way to addRead More →
It can cause temporary hearing loss and can progress to the inner ear if ignored. Infection of the outer ear is called otitis externa or swimmer’s ear. It’s rarely serious. How long does it take for an outer ear infection to heal? With proper treatments an outer ear infection shouldRead More →
Person to person. Infectious diseases commonly spread through the direct transfer of bacteria, viruses or other germs from one person to another. This can happen when an individual with the bacterium or virus touches, kisses, or coughs or sneezes on someone who isn’t infected. How long does a bacterial infectionRead More →
White blood cells move through blood and tissue throughout your body, looking for foreign invaders (microbes) such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. When they find them, they launch an immune attack. Do leukocytes fight pathogens? White blood cells (WBCs) fight infections from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens (organismsRead More →
Topic Overview Gargle with water. Using toothpaste, brush your teeth, tongue, roof of your mouth, and gums at least two times a day. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash. Drink liquids, chew sugar-free gum or mints, or suck on sour candies. Use plastic utensils if you have a bitter or metallicRead More →
Strep throat is caused by infection with a bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus. Streptococcal bacteria are contagious. They can spread through droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks. Is strep throat a symptom of COVID? These symptomsRead More →
A common cause of ear pain when swallowing is an ear infection. Most ear infections are caused by a bacterial or viral infection in the middle ear. They usually cause swelling, fluid buildup, and irritation inside your ear, which can cause pain. Ear infections are common in children, but adultsRead More →
Symptoms of a prostate infection burning or pain during urination. nausea and vomiting. body aches. inability to empty your bladder. fever and chills. pain in your abdomen or lower back. Will prostatitis show up in urine culture? Bacterial prostatitis is diagnosed by a culture. In a urine culture, the bacteriaRead More →