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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
No: Generally not in otherwise healthy individuals but in infants and the elderly it can be serious if they cannot maintain adequate hydration-so the key ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Yes: I would say most people would have no residual effects it is not lethal except in very very very rare situations.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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Breathing issues: This is a severe respiratory condition which can lead to respiratory failure and severe lung condition usually caused by a viral organism.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Months plus: Most acute disease is asymptomatic, more severe disease in immunocompromised pts is associated with reactivation disease - as in acquiring or being ex... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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No and yes: Lyme -no, amd ehrlichia yes as abnormal liver tests can be seen.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Yes and no: It is not likely contagious but if you have a GI infection with e. Coli and somehow it can spread via fecal-orally then you might be susceptible and t... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Viral syndrome: Sounds like you could have had a flu like illness with fever that broke during the night.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Viral infection: This could be lymph node swelling from viral process, dental process, acute onset does not indicate that this is a lymphoma at this point ..Best follo... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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Genetic: Rare genetic disorder- autosomal dominant, though some other types are associated with alcohol use, smoking, hepatitis c, hiv, etc.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Form of: Highly contagious form of scabies.Affecting immunocompromised and institutionalized patients.
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Been on acyclovir 7 yrs for hsv2-6? - have reflex and if i stop acyclovir get sick - isit withdrawal
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Sounds like it: Although it is hard to understand long term prophylaxis is appropriate to prevent recurrences.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Possibly: If a biopsy is done at an early point and treatment initiated very early the outcome is obviously improved.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Infectious Disease
2nd choice: Somewhat depends on the symptoms and signs but generally antibiotics should be reserved for only bacterial infections though some viral infections do ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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Yes, but: Missing a couple days should be ok but symptoms of hypothroidism will slowly return if you don't restart your meds.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Possibly: That's a little difficult to answer but if someone has been exposed to someone who is not infected (no signs of active infection) so viral shedding of... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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No: There's no data that says that steroids are associated with cancer or that they contribute to a diagnosis.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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No: Not at all ...It probably means you need to more careful when you're in the sun to prevent risk for developing skin cancer.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Many choices : Unfortunately there are many possibilities but think muscular type pain but hard to tell with little information.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Appears normal: It sounds like it is in the normal range, although if you were to have hepatitis c (or maybe b) then the pain in the right quadrant should be evaluate... Read More
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Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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No: It sounds like a contact dermatitis so get a good shower and pat it dry and if still persists visit your doctor.
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CAT scan: Good history and physical exam labs and if needed a cat scan to confirm diagnosis.
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Infection: Inflammation or infection of adenoids.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Warm compresses: Apply hot to warm compresses round the clock.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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Yes: There should not be any problems being around him..If you are ill, just make sure you are carefull with good handwashing, cover your mouth if coughing... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Rare: But it does happen and if strong family history and symptoms, blood in stools, etc., get it checked out.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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Diet: Good nutrition and exercise and weight control.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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Several: Decrease risks that are known to be associated with inflammation of the rectum- infections, toxins, .
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Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
No: Not likely but if the illness persists i'm sure the hg level can drop.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Fecal-oral: Mainly by fecal-oral route via contaminated hands utensils food and drink.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Agree: Parasitic infections occur more commonly in 3rd world countries where financial resources and conditions are less than optimal in dealing with these ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Infectious Disease
Can be significant: Myocarditis can be associated with heart failure and therefore can have serious detrimental effects on the body.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Varies: Depends on the severity of the infection but milder disease can last between 3-7 days.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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Easy: That's a difficult question to answer given brain infections are rare..So to avoid them just live a good healthy life and get regular check-ups.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Tick bite: Infected tick bites a human and patient at risk for developing infection.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
No: No evidence of an association.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Infectious Disease
Yes: It is found in soil and when animals come in contact can become infected and humans can infrequently become infected after coming into contact with in... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Yes, but: But - encephalitis is an extremely rare diagnosis to be associated with eb virus.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
No: No there is no data on this at all.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Clinically: It's frequently a diagnosis of exclusion as it's generally a self limited illness - lasting less than 24 hours or so.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Yes and no: Good hand hygiene with any type of food that you ingest..Make sure it is well cooked - otherwise the illness can occur in outbreaks and sporadically.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
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Ok: It does not appear to be significant from the results you mentioned.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Hold tight: Its not clear that you need antibiotics- if that is what you're asking- tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil as needed, salt water gargles should do the tri... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Doubtful: Lymph nodes under your chin do not clinch a diagnosis of hiv, but to be safe i would recommend you go for a routine HIV test.
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A female asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
1 week or so: Depending on the severity it can last a couple days to 10-14 days but usually less ...Depends on how long you took the med and when you stopped it in ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Silvermananswered
Specializes in Infectious Disease
Doubt: Only a single small lymph node present does not suggest to me a HIV diagnosis, but worth a HIV test to be done - for routine screening given your age.
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