Managing Bumps in the Private Area Q: I am 16 years old virgin. I am worried about this pimple-like bump on my private section. I popped it recently, and blood and pus came out. Is there any possibility that it might be something else if not a vaginal pimple. The anticipation is killing me. Please […]
Can Hepatitis B or C Spread Through Surfaces? Q: Two days ago, I visited a government office for some work. There I sat on a chair whose arm stand was broken. It had a sharp edge that accidentally scratched me that bled a little. I am concerned that many people might have been scratched by […]
Small Lump in the Neck That Hurts Q: I am 17 years old girl. I have cysts in my throat. They are 3 mm in size. They constantly get swollen and hurt really bad. Reply: Do you have any fever, body ache or any other symptom? There can be many causes for a painful cystic […]
HPV as a Causative Agent of Genital Warts and Cervical Cancer Q: I have to answer this question for my Anatomy class. What are the clinical conditions that cause unusual manifestations of HPV, specifically warts, either in size or number? – By Ashley Reply: HPV (human papilloma virus ) does not always manifests itself. Many […]
Causes of Bad Odor Sweat During Infections Q: Hello, I am 21 and I recently had a sore throat and fever. So I took some extra strength Tylenol for about 3 days for my symptoms. I would get these night sweats, so I would wake up with my shirt all wet. Well, I got all […]
Throat Infection Presenting With Pus Pockets- Possibly a Tonsillar Cyst Q: Hi, 10 days ago, I noticed a white spot in my throat while I was brushing. I immediately went to a doctor. Behind the white spot there is a small round and soft bubble around the tonsils. It is not painful. I can eat […]
Excessive Creamy White Vaginal Secretions Q: I am a 22 year old female. I was diagnosed with BV about 5 months ago. The doctor treated me and it seemed to go away within a week. Recently, I’ve had more discharge than normal. It’s smooth creamy white color and it doesn’t smell the same. I went […]
Fever and Blisters – Possibility of Shingles Q: I’m a 47 year old white male. I’ve been experiencing cold chills, nausea and pressure on my head. Three days later now my entire body has spots like early chicken pox. I’ve already had chicken pox when I was 7. I also feel light headed. -By Robert Reply […]
Valley Fever – Diagnosing and Treating Coccidioidomycosis Valley fever is a fungal infection. It is also called Coccidioidomycosis. The causative fungus is Coccidioides Immitis. It is endemic in some parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, San Joaquin, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. How Do You Get Infected? The spores of this fungus are inhaled through the nose to […]
How Do You Get Trichomoniasis – Spread of Trichomonas Vaginalis Q: Can you catch trichomonas any other way besides sexual intercourse? -By Tiffany Reply: Yes, trichomoniasis can spread through non-sexual routes also, though the incidence is very rare. Trichomoniasis is grouped under STDs. It is most often transmitted in the course of unprotected sexual intercourse with […]
