Infectious Diseases - August 2006

2006-08-31 19:34:29 · 8 answers · asked by magiarul 2

2006-08-31 17:39:27 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1

25 Million dead, 5.6 million of those children since the beginning of the epidemic. Millions more orphaned when their parents die. 10,000 a day die from this treatable, preventable disease. But it preys in poverty, neglect, drug abuse, hopelessness, and ignorance.

What can we do, what will YOU do to help overcome this epidemic that has become a plague like no other that is ravaging Africa, South America, India, China, Russia and yes, the United States.

We've overcome major diseases in the past, this disease is worse then all the rest, almost killed more then all the wars of the 20th century..... And yet? Every life matters! Just as if it was your own friend, mother, child that was suffering and dying.

Please consider the impact of this disease and what we can do to overcome it. Please post your solutions to this issue, learn what you can do to help and take action! Please do not wait for your government to do something, what can we do?

Thank you,
-Rob

2006-08-31 17:12:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you know the giver does not have herpes, is it safe without a condom? Now I know there are different types of herpes that can turn into more contagious herpes. Can a simple open sore in someone's mouth lead to genital herpes?

2006-08-31 15:27:48 · 33 answers · asked by aboxofkix 1

had cheese in italy, a few hours later had diarrhea.
condition has lasted for 5 years, also my feet and ankles are now swollen. i know its food poisoning, however none of the doctors that i ha ve gone to seem to agree. if you have had these same symptoms, please send me an e-mail. thanks in advance

2006-08-31 13:43:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-31 13:00:47 · 6 answers · asked by s kik 1

2006-08-31 12:05:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-31 11:54:08 · 15 answers · asked by rafael 1

I have theses amoxicillin time release tablets that look like horse pills. I can't swallow a tylenol with out chopping into a smaller piece or it gets stuck in my throat. Can I break these time release tablets in half. They are tablets not capsules.

2006-08-31 11:20:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

how did u get it and how long have u had it

2006-08-31 11:12:32 · 1 answers · asked by sourgirl 3

I've always wondered why the most deadly diseases usually have a not-too-efficient means of transmissal. Imagine ebola being air-borne, cancer being transmitted by body contact or AIDS being air-borne.

What do you think the situation would be like if these diseases suddenly mutate to include the above means of transmissal.

2006-08-31 10:25:30 · 8 answers · asked by topgun 2

Wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to get sick after having a tb test. My daughter and I decided to volunteer at our local nursing home and were required to take a tb test. 3 days after we both became ill with naseua and fever, but our test came back negative. Could this be a side effect from the test, or just plain luck?

2006-08-31 09:11:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently had a blood test and the results are not very conforting. I have high white cell (12000) High Neutrophils ( 69%) , Low Lymphocytes(lower end) and the others are between the range. however i feel normal with no symptoms. I would like to know what should i do next.

2006-08-31 07:36:57 · 10 answers · asked by ajcb 1

2006-08-31 07:18:21 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

why dont we still have any cure for viruses other then our own immune system?

2006-08-31 07:02:51 · 14 answers · asked by befirsttoknow 3

i am baffled, i have checked everywhere like through the internet and haven't found any luck. how long is the detection of hiv-2 . i know hiv-1 the disease peogression is faster than 2 can someone help me

2006-08-31 06:24:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Am I dying? I'm so scared...I don't want to die!

2006-08-31 06:09:49 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-31 05:58:47 · 10 answers · asked by Mohd. I 2

I come from Africa and i'm healthy but i'm told i can transmit maleria,if that is the case why was i given the visa in the first place

2006-08-31 04:21:01 · 12 answers · asked by abi 1

I have had mono for about 3 weeks now. My antibody levels were at 2500. Normal is 99. Is this normal with Mono? My doctor didnt tell me much. She said it was indictive of Mono. I just wanted a second opinion possibly from a professional on here or someone who has had the virus.Thank you!

2006-08-31 03:59:16 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-08-30 20:21:45 · 21 answers · asked by shardul t 1

been struggling with MRSA for about a year now, taken several different antibio. clendamycin, bactrim, Septra, Doxicycline, all of this after an ititial 9 day cleocin via IV. I finally decided to see a different doctor.....maybe he knows what he's doing...you could understand my skepticism at this point...but, he has me on Rifampin, 1200mg. a day and Bactim 1200mg aday....I don't think I have had this high of a dosage as of yet....it's really drained the life out of me....anyway, also concerned after reading about the Rifampin...that its mainly used for treating active TB.....anyway, at this point...nothing really makes sense at all......and of course, im not a doctor or nurse.....sooooo, if anyone has any input on this I would really appreciate it.......I know EVERY case of MRSA is different...but.....I would like to get some info.....anyone had or anyone know someone who has been successfully treated for MRSA, if so, fill me in please. thanks a bunch yall, sincerely.

2006-08-30 16:44:48 · 8 answers · asked by Miracle 1

2006-08-30 16:17:35 · 13 answers · asked by balsek 1

2006-08-30 13:51:17 · 10 answers · asked by chowychowder 2

2006-08-30 13:38:29 · 2 answers · asked by mae d 1

2006-08-30 09:56:41 · 1 answers · asked by Mr. B 1

but that was when i 12 and now im 16 but it still iches and i did go to the doctor the first time. But it sitl give s a little abd odor and ich and worse, the litle area where pee comes out has enlarged, (WELL ON SIDE). It looks so weird. please help! I think there must be something wrong.

2006-08-30 09:15:14 · 6 answers · asked by Mia 3

It would be useful to have a gadget that checks the levels of bacteria in and around your bed, so you could take the appropriate action. Its seems all uk hospitals are very unclean and you take your life in your own hands going into one.

Also, for visitors, something to stop them walking through the door untill they use the achol gel. I recently was visting someone and the amount of people that just walked past the gel was amazing.

2006-08-30 08:49:41 · 7 answers · asked by MPVBabe 1

It seems that right now I really want cold foods, and nothing to do with hot. I'm literally sticking ice cubes in my ears! I have BIG issues with my sinus's and drainage is causing my throat to become sore. My ears are terribly clogged up with mucas and my nose won't stop running! Please help! What foods should I eat, and what foods should I stay away from? I haven't eaten for 6 hours, and I'm starving!

2006-08-30 08:35:28 · 9 answers · asked by Lauryn 1

2006-08-30 08:19:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous