Infections

Navigating Workplace Hazards in the Medical Field

Healthcare workers in South Africa account for 17% of all reported workplace injuries, facing risks that include infectious diseases, physical strain, and exposure to hazardous materials. Doctors, nurses, and support staff in…

By Dr Schmidt January 18, 2025 7 min read

Infections

What Caused Tuberculosis to Regain Its Position as Africa’s Leading Cause of Death?

By Dr Schmidt December 30, 2022 5 min read

Since the beginning of the 20th century, there has been a reliable treatment for tuberculosis (TB). However, tuberculosis continues to be the…

Infections

Condoms

By Dr Schmidt May 7, 2017 2 min read

Facts About Condoms The condom is a rubber sheath that is drawn over the penis before intercourse The semen by ejaculation is assembled…

Infections

Urinary Tract Infections in Women

By Dr Schmidt May 7, 2017 4 min read

Facts About Urinary Tract Infections in Women Bladder catarrh is an infection of the urinary bladder. It is almost always bacteria enters the…

Infections

Proctitis

By Dr Schmidt May 7, 2017 7 min read

Facts About Proctitis Proctitis is inflammation of the anal canal and the mucous membrane of the rectum It is a relatively common condition…

Infections

Bacterial Vaginosis

By Dr Schmidt May 7, 2017 5 min read

Facts About Bacterial Vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by troublesome discharge, which is whitish / grayish with fish smell nuisance, which is amplified…

Infections

HPV Infection

By Dr Schmidt May 7, 2017 8 min read

Facts About HPV Infections HPV infection can lead to condyloma (genital warts), cervical cancer, penile cancer, colorectal cancer, and cancer almond 80% of…

Infections

HPV Vaccination

By Dr Schmidt May 7, 2017 7 min read

Facts In South Africa offered vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for free as part of the childhood immunization program Vaccination can reduce the number…

Infections

Mycoplasma Genitalium

By Dr Schmidt May 6, 2017 3 min read

Facts About Mycoplasma Genitalium Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection The symptoms of Mycoplasma genitalium are the same as for Chlamydia…