Infection
Bacterial Vaginosis: One in Three U.S. Women Have Been Affected by This Vaginal Infection That Can Have Serious Health Risks If Left Untreated
(BPT) – Over the course of their lives, many women experience symptoms of a vaginal infection, which can often be uncomfortable and confusing. What they may not know is that what they’re experiencing could be symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (BV) – one of the most prevalent gynecologic infections in the U.S., affecting 21 million women […]
The Human Immune System: The Body’s Defense Against Disease
It is the most basic instinct of any living thing to fight to survive. It is for this same reason why the history of mankind has been constantly marked by various armed battles. Disputes arise because of conflicts between ideologies and religion. The desire to acquire others’ resources and dominate other territories have spawned wars. […]
Health Department Issues Tips For Cutting Risk Of Salmonella Infection From Live Poultry
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Following an announcement Tuesday that the Centers for Disease Control[1] is conducting a multi-state investigation into a salmonella[2] outbreak traced to a chicken hatchery in Springfield, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department stresses the following hygiene tips and frequently asked questions. You can reduce the risk of salmonella infection from live poultry by […]