Facts Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Acute pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries or peritoneum Several different bacteria can cause acute pelvic inflammatory disease, the most common are chlamydia Symptoms can vary in intensity from mild discomfort to severe pain accompanied by malaise and fever Common symptoms are pain in the lower abdomen, chills, fever and yellow-green vaginal discharge Frequently occurring, but the exact frequency is not known Treated with antibiotics. Severe cases may be accompanied by damage to the fallopian tubes, leading to infertility What is acute pelvic inflammatory disease? Acute pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, or peritoneum. Several different bacteria can cause acute pelvic inflammatory disease. Symptoms […]
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Bartholinitis
Facts About Bartholinitis All women have two Bartholin’s glands on each side of the vaginal opening The glands produce a liquid which moistens the labia Clogged Bartholin’s glands gather the liquid into a cyst If there is inflammation of the cyst, these are bartholinitis Bartholinitis is characterized by swelling, redness and pain The treatment is a minor surgical procedure in which the cyst is opened and ensuring drainage What is a bartholinitis? On each side of the vaginal entrance is a gland just below the mucosal surface. These glands are called Bartholin glands. The glands produce a clear slimy fluid that lubricates the vaginal opening during intercourse. The glands sitting in the back of the large labia. The glands have […]
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Facts About Trichomonas Vaginalis Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasitic infection of the vagina or urethra The infection is frequent in many parts of the world, but rare in South Africa Symptoms are foamy, yellowish-greenish, foul-smelling discharge. There may also be itching and irritation in and outside the vagina. One can also get a burning sensation when urinating, when the parasite allows infection of the urethra The infection is effectively treated with antibiotics Use of condoms reduces the risk of becoming infected with T. vaginalis. It is important that one’s sexual partner (s) will also be examined and treated What is an infection of the vagina and urethra with trichomonas? Photo: Trikomonas cells – microscopic slices Inflammation of the vagina and / […]
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Facts About Pneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung tissue due to infection with bacteria or viruses When the lung tissue becomes inflamed, it works poorly. This can cause shortness of breath. The more extensive lung inflammation, the more affected is her breathing, It is particularly the youngest and the oldest age groups that are affected Severe pneumonias are often caused by bacterial group pneumococci Infection usually takes place through droplets by coughing or sneezing of a sick person How severe pneumonia is depends on the microorganism that causes the disease, and the age and general condition of the sick And older people are particularly vulnerable to pneumococcal disease, offering one vaccine to protect against this infection What is pneumonia? […]
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Facts About Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the surface of the eye, usually caused by bacteria or virus The condition is characterized by redness, irritation and the tendency to sticking to the eyes with pus In most cases, the infection by itself, but when there is suspicion that the infection caused by bacteria can be treated with antibiotic eye drops Children should only be kept home from daycare, if there is much pus formation What is conjunctivitis? Photo of man with conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the surface of the eye, usually caused by bacteria or virus What causes conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis caused by viruses or bacteria that are transmitted by direct contact from an infected person, for example by […]
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Facts About Chlamydia Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in South Africa The infection is asymptomatic in about half of men and 3/4 of women Symptoms are mostly clear vaginal discharge and burning during urination The infection can progress to pelvic inflammatory disease or epididymitis The infection with antibiotics removed What is chlamydia infection? Chlamydia trachomatis Chlamydia is an infection of the urethra, cervix or rectum caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis . The infection provides no symptoms in half of the cases of men and 3/4 of cases for women. It is recommended that all sexually active people under 25 should be examined for chlamydia by frequently changing sexual partner. How common is chlamydia infection? Chlamydia […]
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Facts About Genital Warts Genital warts (condyloma) is a sexsygdom, caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) 70-80% of sexually active people will eventually be infected with HPV It is infection with HPV, even if you have no genital warts Condoms prevent to some extent genital warts (where condom covers) HPV vaccination protects against the development of genital warts and the best: if administered before sexual debut or at a low number of lifetime sexual partners The vaccine is not included in the childhood immunization program Treatment of genital warts is often long-lasting and are divided into: home care (creams that inhibit the growth of wart) clinic-based treatments (eg, freezing and laser) What is genital warts (warts)? Genital warts are pedunculated or […]
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