Infectious Diseases - June 2006

I don't know all the ways hepatitis c is contracted so please bear with me here. If a woman is jailed in a prison cell with another woman for 2 months and this other woman has hepatitis c how likely is the other woman to contract the disease? They shared the same toilet, sink, and shower. Should she be tested?

2006-06-16 09:53:17 · 3 answers · asked by real_sweetheart_76 5

2006-06-16 09:48:24 · 4 answers · asked by music28 2

otherwise, asymptomatic.

2006-06-16 09:13:22 · 3 answers · asked by moshiko37@verizon.net 1

should I make the donor take a blood test?

2006-06-16 09:10:57 · 59 answers · asked by Bubba 4

My doctor just told me I have Epstein Barr virus. What symptoms can I expect?

2006-06-16 08:52:03 · 5 answers · asked by tbyrd 2

it is a viral disease resembling dengue with heavy pain in knee joints and hip joints

2006-06-16 06:27:10 · 2 answers · asked by shivak 1

When an animal has rabies it become more agressive,does that also happen to humans?

2006-06-16 06:08:44 · 8 answers · asked by SweetSoundOfMusic 1

My doctor has given me antibiotics for a chest infection. I had a fever and aches and pains in the days before the infection. I understand that most chest infections are caused by a virus which antibiotics have no effect against. I am against taking antibiotics for anything as the over use and over prescription of them is making them less effective. How could my doctor know it is a bacterial infection rather than a viral infection? She only listened to my breathing with a stethiscope and said one side of my lungs is crackling.
What's your opinion?

2006-06-16 04:27:59 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-16 04:18:34 · 7 answers · asked by andrearoberts1970 1

2006-06-16 03:45:06 · 2 answers · asked by malabowabo 2

I`m a healthy 22 years old man and i have not been sick. I`m anti-HCV positive, HCV PCR negative and have my liver enzymes in the normal level. I`ve got a man and he loves barebacking a lot. Should i allow him to have sex with me without condom? If we decide to bareback can we do anything which will decrease the risk?

2006-06-15 22:54:30 · 4 answers · asked by lua209834 1

My son has chickenpox and i know nothing about it , when is it infectious

2006-06-15 21:36:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

like std htd and i am not sure if anyone out there can help me with this question with a good answer i would like to know if it is contagious, please give me an answer cause i am scared for my brother and i might think it is contagious thank you and hope to hear some answers bye now

2006-06-15 21:18:05 · 3 answers · asked by huggybear6914 1

I have been reading about the Black Death of the 14th century and became curious as to how a disease is classified and the guidelines used to do so. Is the classification contingent upon mortality rate, number of persons infected, length between infection and onset of symptoms? The plague wiped out 1/3 of Europe's population, but how would it be classified now? I know the common cold could once have been a death sentence, but now we treat it with over the counter meds.

2006-06-15 05:17:27 · 1 answers · asked by Circe 2

i don't want to go and then just feel better in a day, but i don't want it to turn into something worse.

2006-06-15 05:10:14 · 12 answers · asked by warrfree 1

must go through periodic medical check up to make sure they are not carrying any contiguous disease can pass to the customers, what you think ??

2006-06-15 04:33:22 · 8 answers · asked by Drone 7

2006-06-15 04:21:09 · 23 answers · asked by pebbles2uk2001 1

2006-06-15 03:29:28 · 6 answers · asked by Peaches M 3

It's got a red spot that doesn't hurt

2006-06-15 03:21:03 · 4 answers · asked by fourkrout 1

I wish to attend the upcoming International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Canada from 13th - 18th August. I already have an invitation letter and even have my research work submitted. I would be happy if anyone can help. Does anyone know how and where i can get a travel grant to attend AIDS Conference in Canada this August

2006-06-15 01:32:33 · 2 answers · asked by Desperate 1

2006-06-14 23:03:58 · 2 answers · asked by amfaulkner2000 1

DOCTOR HAS ADVICED HEPASERA1MG DAILY FOR 1 YEAR,WHAT ARE ITS RESULTS,WILL IT BE OK?

2006-06-14 22:38:33 · 3 answers · asked by sweetdr 1

Please try to answer this one, I can't seem to find on the net!!!

2006-06-14 19:38:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

They started almost 4 years ago. Followed by numerous other ailments including, full hyterectomy, infections (too many to list),and then a diagnoses of Fibromyalgia. Before all this began I was extremely active (Blabk Belt in TKD, taught Cardio Kickboxing classes for 2 years, etc. Have been to an Infectious Disease Specialist (put on Valtrex Regime), Nuerologist (Myopothy, Nueropothy, FMS), RA Specialist (FMS). No one can tell me why. I have also have PHN twice. I get them on my trunk - right side. Little foggy right now, but I hope this is enough info. If not, please ask. I want my life back.

2006-06-14 19:17:07 · 11 answers · asked by kriskwon 2

I'm taking 500 mg. 4 times a day for strep throat. I've taken a total of 5 doses and my urine has a strong medicinal smell. What does that mean?

2006-06-14 14:21:58 · 9 answers · asked by RENEE P 1

About two months ago, I was diagnosed with mononucleosis, but even then, my doctor told me that I was in the "recovery phase". Omg, this tiredness can not still be from that can it? Shouldn't I be over it? I know I can rule out some things...pregnancy is definately one of them. But I am always tired, and it's taking away from my life. I can't perform in school, at work, with the family, or anything the way I used to. What could possibly be wrong?

If anyone has any information about Mono, and how long it will take me to be okay agian, I would greatly appreciate that too. Thanks so much! God bless!

2006-06-14 11:15:49 · 13 answers · asked by lilsedalemami 3

2006-06-14 10:30:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-14 07:23:49 · 12 answers · asked by karen b 2

I have recently (1 month ago) gotten a tattoo. It seamed to have healed fine, like all the others I've gotten. But just suddenly 1 1/2 weeks ago the purple color (only) has had a rash, all over the color. All the other colors are fine but the purple parts are all rashed out. What could this be and how can it be treated?

2006-06-14 06:43:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-14 05:07:27 · 11 answers · asked by jelly_bloo 2