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Vaginal Yeast Infection

09/14/2007
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Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal tissue that can be accompanied by intense itching, pain, and discharge. One of the most common causes of vaginitis is an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a fungus often found in the vagina in small quantities. The acidic environment of the vagina keeps the growth of Candida albicans under control by allowing protective bacteria to flourish. If this environment changes, the balance between fungus and bacterial growth can lead to fungal overgrowth and inflammation.More »

antibiotics, candida albicansvaginitis, fungus, infectious disease, vaginal yeast infection, women's health

Strep Throat

10/02/2007
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Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx, the area in the back of the throat. This inflammation causes the symptom of a sore throat. Although most infectious causes of sore throat are due to viruses, about 5% to 10% of pharyngitis cases result from a bacterial infection. Since the bacteria most often responsible for bacterial pharyngitis is a strain of Streptococcus bacteria, bacterial throat infections are referred to as strep throatMore »

antibiotics, infectious disease, pediatrics, pharynx, strep throat, streptococcus, tonsils
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