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Chlamydia Bartholin's Gland Infection
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Is salivary glands infection contagious?
Salivary gland infns: These infections are not usually contageous. Most salivary gland infections are due to staphylococcus aureus or oral flora stuck behind a stone or a 'pinched off' salivary duct. Rarely, enteric flora can cause infection usually in persons in nursing homes. Viral infections rarely cause swollen salivary or parotid gland infections now days as most are immunized against mumps. ...Read more
Chlamydia (Definition)
Chlamydia is a curable sexually transmitted infection that is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. This bacteria infects mucous membranes of the urethra, vagina, cervix, anus, rectum, eyelid, and throat. Chlamydia may be asymptomatic but some patients experience pain or burning during urination, nausea, fever, vaginal discharge, ...Read more
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Does oral sex cause the Bartholin's cyst abscess?
Probably not!: Got me there! i din't think so, but there are no published papers suggesting that oral sex causes these cysts. There are factors asuch as diabetes, weight issues that are far more important! ...Read more
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Whats a salivary gland infection?
Salivary gland : Any tissue in your body can become infected. You have 3 pairs of major salivary glands. One in front of your ear (parotid), one under your jaw (submandibular) and one under your tongue (sublingual). They can become infected, especially in diabetes or dehydration. ...Read more
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What causes an infected Bartholin's gland in the labia minor?
Infected gland: An infected bartholin's gland can be caused by many different bacteria. These can result is severe pain if left untreated till the cystic structure can enlarge greatly. ...Read more
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Might infected pirerced ears spread infection to the parotid gland?
No: They are not at borderline. Treat it asap. Skin infection some tims can go to kidney like throat inf to rhematic fever. ...Read more
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Does yeast infection (vaginal) spread through saliva?
No: Unless you are exposed to vaginal secretion. ...Read more
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Could a yeast infection cause a Bartholin's cyst?
Not related: Yeast is not related to a Bartholin cyst. ...Read more
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Can a yeast infection cause a Bartholin's cyst?
Yeast infection: Not likely.
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What causes Bartholin's gland cyst in the vagina?
Bartholin cyst: The bartholin glands produce mucous moisture substance and is located at the left and right entrance to the vagina. When the duct that allows the secretions to exit gets plugged or obstructed, then the gland can get enlarged and painful. If it is greater than 2.5 cm in size it can be treated with gentle compresses. If larger and more painful then surgical incision and drainage is indicated. ...Read more
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Can infected pierced ears spread infection to the parotid gland?
Yes: Infection of external ear especially ear canal can spread forward to the face due to anatomical conduit of the external ear cartilage. ...Read more
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Can infected pirced ears spread infection to the parotid glands?
Possible, but rare: Skin infections of the earlobe rarely spread to the parotid, but may spread to the skin above the parotid. ...Read more
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Can implantation cause swollen Bartholin's gland?
No: If the bartholin gland is swollen then the bartholin duct is likely obstructed. You should see your ob/gyn for evaluation and management. A bartholin cyst can quickly become a bartholin abscess. ...Read more
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Can Chronic/Acute Bacterial Prostatitis be transmitted sexually, causing infection or UTI in female partner?
YES: YES- both partners should be checked, especially if sexual intercourse was unprotected. ...Read more
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Can an infected sweat gland spread?
Potentially: If there is a bacterial infection - it could spread to other tissue. ...Read more
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My vagina burns its not an std, yeast infection or UTI infection?
Vulvodynia?: If common causes of vaginal discomfort have been ruled out a gyn should be consulted. ...Read more
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Can a Bartholin's gland abcess cause a defloration?
Not likely: Typically this is treated with some sort of drainage and/or antibiotics. If by "defloration" you mean the hymen getting disrupted or broken, then it would not happen by the presence of a bartholin gland abscess alone. ...Read more
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Do uninfected Bartholin's cyst hurt?
Yes: The infection makes the cyst grow bigger streching the wall of the cyst causing pain. ...Read more
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Which antibiotic for infected cysts?
None: Antibiotics won't usually work to treat infected cysts. The cysts usually have to be drained or removed. ...Read more
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Are swollen groin glands normal with a vaginal yeast infection?
No: Swollen lymph nodes are not typically associated with a vaginal yeast infection and indicate other potential problems. Need to see your md for evaluation. ...Read more
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What else could cause discharge from the penis beside a STD infection yeast infections trichomas infection?
Urethritis: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, ureaplasma, e. Coli can all be causes. See a urologist. ...Read more
Infection (Definition)
Infections are invasions of some other organism (fungus, bacteria, parasite) or viruses into places where they do not belong. For instance, we have normal gut bacteria that live within us without causing problems; however, when those penetrate the bowel wall and enter the bloodstream, ...Read more
Painful Swelling At Vaginal Opening (Definition)
Bartholin's abscess is the buildup of pus that forms a lump (swelling) in one of the Bartholin's glands, which are located on each side ...Read more
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