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Hepatitis B Prognosis

The hepatitis B virus usually only stays in the system for around one to three months and is therefore an acute infection. The infection usually resolves without treatment and most adults recover completely.

11 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Treatment

Once a patient is diagnosed with hepatitis B, they are usually referred to a liver specialist called a hepatologist.

11 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Prevention

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is spread when contact is made with blood and bodily fluids contaminated with HBV. Several measures can be taken to prevent the spread of hepatitis B and some of these are described below.

11 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Diagnosis

Hepatitis B should be suspected in cases where a person has been in contact with blood or bodily fluids from an infected individual and is presenting with symptoms of hepatitis.

11 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Mechanisms

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver that is transmitted through contact with blood or bodily fluids from an individual infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV).

11 Jan 2010

Hepatitis B Symptoms

Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. This highly contagious virus is spread through exposure to bodily fluids infected with the virus including blood, semen, breast milk, vaginal secretions and saliva.

11 Jan 2010

What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver that is spread when contact is made with blood or blood products from an infected individual.

11 Jan 2010

Syphilis History

History has suggested that syphilis is a disease of early times. The disease might have been prevalent among the indigenous peoples of the Americas before Europeans travelled to and from the New World.

10 Jan 2010

Syphilis Treatment

Syphilis is a treatable infection - especially in its primary and secondary stages. It is more difficult to treat in its tertiary stage. Primary and secondary syphilis can be successfully treated with a single dose of penicillin. Penicillin is given as an injection in one of the large muscles like over the arm or on the buttocks.

10 Jan 2010

Syphilis Prevention

Syphilis is an infectious disease but it is preventable to a large extent. The best and the most certain method of prevention of this infection is to avoid sexual contact or only to maintain sexual contact with one faithful partner who has been tested and is not infected. Some of the tips to prevent transmission of syphilis include the safe sex measures.

10 Jan 2010

Syphilis Diagnosis

Syphilis needs early detection for effective cure and prevention of transmission to sexual partners and unborn babies (among pregnant mothers). Persons suspecting syphilis or those indulging high risk sexual behaviors can visit a genitourinary (GUM) clinic, sexual health clinic or their general practitioners for detection and diagnosis. The earlier syphilis is treated, the less chance there is of serious complications.

10 Jan 2010

Syphilis Symptoms

Syphilis produces similar symptoms in both men and women. In the early stages, which are more infectious, the symptoms are mild and often difficult to recognize.

10 Jan 2010

What is Syphilis?

Syphilis is essentially a bacterial infection. It is a sexually transmitted infection that spreads via unprotected sex with an infected person.

10 Jan 2010

Stent Types

Several types of stents are available for different indications. They are primarily used to keep narrowed blood vessels open and patent, to allow adequate flow of blood or bodily fluid.

10 Jan 2010

What are Stents?

A stent is a tube-shaped device that can be inserted into a narrowed passageway or vessel to hold it open. A stent therefore acts as a scaffold that holds bodily tubes open.

10 Jan 2010

Staphylococcus Aureus Prevention

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a normal inhabitant on skin and nasopharynx in many individuals. It is not harmful or dangerous in terms of infection causing potential in persons with a healthy immune system. However, sometimes S. aureus infection may be severe and may also become life-threatening.

10 Jan 2010