Mumps is caused by the mumps virus (MuV), a member of the Paramyxoviridae family of enveloped, non-segmented, negative-sense RNA viruses. Mumps is characterized by painful inflammatory symptoms, such as parotitis and orchitis. Does mumps cause bilateral orchitis? Mumps orchitis is mostly unilateral, but can occur bilaterally in 10−30% of casesRead More →
Common symptoms of sinus infection include: Postnasal drip. Discolored nasal discharge (greenish in color) Nasal stuffiness or congestion. Tenderness of the face (particularly under the eyes or at the bridge of the nose) Frontal headaches. Pain in the teeth. Coughing. Fever. Do you need antibiotics for a sinus infection? AntibioticsRead More →
What causes bumps in the back of the throat? Bumps in the back of the throat may look swollen and rough. Some people call this symptom cobblestone throat due to its appearance. Most people with a cobblestone throat have pharyngitis, which causes the throat to feel swollen, painful, and irritated.Read More →
There are two different types of tests – diagnostic tests and antibody tests. A diagnostic test can show if you have an active coronavirus infection and should take steps to quarantine or isolate yourself from others. Currently there are two types of diagnostic tests – molecular (RT-PCR) tests that detectRead More →
For mild symptoms, no treatment is required, as the rash and illness often last only a few days and then go away. Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) may be helpful in lowering the fever and reducing aches and pains. Drink plenty of liquids and get lots of bed rest. What are the 5Read More →
How long are people contagious? Acute viral URI last on average 7 to 11 days but may last up to 14 days. However, the most contagious period is during the first 2 or 3 days that a person has symptoms, and rarely after 1 week. How long does a viralRead More →
Fungal, parasitic and non-infectious meningitis are not contagious. Viral meningitis is contagious. It’s spread through direct contact with body fluids, including mucus, feces, and saliva. Droplets of infected fluid can be spread and shared with sneezing and coughing. Does meningitis require airborne precautions? Bacterial meningitis is NOT spread through casualRead More →
Infection: Viruses can affect your bone marrow and cause low WBCs for a while. Severe infections, like blood infections, can lead to your body using up WBCs faster than it can make them. HIV kills a specific kind of white blood cell. Medicines: Some drugs, including antibiotics, can destroy WBCs.Read More →
A rough guide to when it is safe to return to work or school is: Bacterial pink eye: After 24 hours of antibiotic treatment. Viral pink eye: After 2 days to about a week. Allergic pink eye: No need to stay home. How long does it take for viral conjunctivitisRead More →
A person’s viral load is considered “durably undetectable” when all viral load test results are undetectable for at least six months after their first undetectable test result. This means that most people will need to be on treatment for 7 to 12 months to have a durably undetectable viral load.Read More →