Articles, tagged with "swollen glands", page 6
16th July 2008
Genital herpes is a widespread STD, which afflicts close to 45 million Americans. One out of 4 adults have genital herpes and since the mid 1970's the infection has increased by a staggering 30%.
How Do You Know If You Have (GH)?
Most individuals w...
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Author:
Gene
15th July 2008
A cold sore is a small blister that is reddish or purple. They are usually on the outer edge of the lip, on just one side. Cold sores can appear one at a time or in little bunches, and they are sometimes filled with fluid. They usually crust over and fo...
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Author:
peterhutch
30th June 2008
Yes, everyone wants to heal cold sores quickly because of the pain and embarrassment. But the more we learn about cold sores, the more we realize that cold sores can be quite dangerous. Healing them quickly and preventing them may be more important than e...
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Author:
Denny Bodoh
25th June 2008
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that infects most people worldwide. People are usually infected by the time they are 2 years old or during their teenage years. HCMV infections are frequently associated with salivary glands, though they may be found throu...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen
27th May 2008
Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a certain type of bacteria. Though it may cause the throat to swell, strep throat is different from sore throat. Strep throat is an infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, and it's very common among...
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Author:
Sander Bel
25th May 2008
It can be easy to feel like the whole world is against you when it comes to having a cold sore even though you are certainly not alone. Treating a cold sore can be relatively easy if you know the procedures to take. Again, the Internet can be such a relia...
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Author:
Terry Edwards
08th May 2008
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. Normally the body's immune system makes proteins called antibodies, to protect the body against viruses, bacteria...
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Author:
Corwin Brown
02nd April 2008
Today, more and more people are rediscovering the art of healing with herbs. Herbs can effectively treat many medical problems. A herbal remedy, however, is much more likely to help with a broader spectrum of related problems and if the diagnosis is not c...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen
31st March 2008
In the western medicine world, we have lost touch with the basic concept of true healing. We substitute a band-aid for a cure and wonder why we don't feel better. People get ill for many reasons. Each diseased state tells us that we are ignoring some par...
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Author:
Paula Muran
28th March 2008
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium. The initial infection causes an ulcer at the site of infection. It has often been called "the great imitator" because so many of the signs and symptoms are indistinguishable from those of o...
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Author:
Corwin Brown
22nd February 2008
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome: AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. If you get infected with HIV, your body will try to fight the infection. It will make "antibodies," special molecules to fight H...
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Author:
Peter sams
02nd February 2008
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Most people know that they have a developing canker sore when they notice a slight stinging sensation somewhere inside their mouth-usually on the cheek or tongue, but sometimes on the gums or soft palate. A few hours later, a sensitive red ...
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Author:
Alien
23rd January 2008
West Nile Virus was first seen in the United States at the end of last century, and has since received a high profile due to extensive media coverage during the summer to autumn when it is prevalent. The virus can be fatal in a very small percentage of ca...
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Author:
Lewis Freeman
23rd January 2008
West Nile Virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes, the first occurrences of which appeared in the USA in 1999. The virus can be fatal to birds, horses and unfortunately humans too. If you are a parent and are worried about symptoms of West Nile Virus in c...
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Author:
Lewis Freeman
22nd January 2008
Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease. Diphtheria usually attacks the throat and nose. In more serious cases, it can attack the heart and nerves. Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, a bacterium. The bacterium produces a toxin (poison) ...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen