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Can pimples spread from one person to another?

I recently have noticed a lot of acne and pimples on my face. I read somewhere that acne is caused by a certain bacteria. So, I'm wondering, is it possible for acne to spread?...
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Is there any way to prevent whooping cough from spreading?

I am a school principal and 3 students from one class have been diagnosed with a whooping cough infection. How can we prevent this disease from spreading?
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Is eczema an infectious disease?

My son 4 years old and has eczema. I just delivered a baby girl 2 months ago. Is there anything I need to worry about?
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Baby in womb give daddy syphilis

Can the mother get treated for syphilis and cured, and the baby has it in the womb, and pass it to the daddy when having sex with the mother?
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Is herpes an infectious disease?

My ex-husband has been diagnosed with herpes around his mouth. I've read that this disease can spread through skin to skin contact, and I saw him and my daughter share a glass...
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Is there medication required for pink eye?

My daughter has gotten pink eye from school, so the doctors have given her eye drops. But, because this infection is so contagious, we feel like she needs some medication alongside...
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Do I have pinworms?

Yesterday I noticed little white thread looking things in my feces and I've had animals who have had worms before so I know what they look like but I never see them moving. I...
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About meningitis

My aunt is suffering from meningitis (Dont know viral or bacterial) And she had gone through CT and MRI scans after getting results she has been sent to somewhere else where Doctors...
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Is there a way to prevent the hand foot mouth disease spreading in children?

My daughter goes to preschool, and some children have been infected by the HFM disease. Is there a way to prevent this disease from spreading in children?
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Is herpes cold sores an infectious disease?

My husband is recently suffering from cold sores. I am very worried that this might infect my 6 year old son as he keeps going near my husband. What are the chances of the disease...
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Can typhoid pass from mother to baby?

My baby is currently 9 months and was on breast milk until now because my wife is currently suffering from typhoid fever after traveling. Can the infection pass to the baby even...
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Can typhoid cause hearing loss?

My wife is 38 years old and has been diagnosed with typhoid fever after traveling to Brazil. She has been unable to hear for the past 24 hours, and the doctor said that this is...
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Is pneumonia an infectious disease?

My husband has been recently detected with pneumonia. Is there a chance that the infection could even spread to my kids?
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How is H.pylori infection treated?

My mother has been diagnosed with H. pylori infection and it has affected her stomach badly. She is unable to retain food due to this and has become very weak. What is the treatment...
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I suddenly have pus filled pimples around my underarms. What is it?

I am 27 years old and I have pus filled pimples all around my underarms. I don't have acne anywhere else. Could this be some kind of an infection? Which doctor should I go to?...
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How can one distinguish between a viral and a bacterial infection?

My son keeps getting a mild cold with every changing season. While the doctor keeps saying it is a viral he also prescribes antibiotics. I always thought antibiotics are for...
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More about syphilis

When a man or woman has syphilis, what are the signs and will it affect the penis of the man not to function properly ,that is cannot be able to have sex with his wife. To the...
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Can my chest infection pass on to my child?

I am currently 5 months pregnant and I have acquired a severe chest infection. The doctors have immediately put me on antibiotics but I am extremely worried if the infection will...
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What is the way to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

I have a minor wound in my leg that seems to be slightly infected. The doctor sent the pus for a culture and the report says it is an antibiotic-resistant bacteria. What does...
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Is malaria an infectious disease?

My husband is exhibiting symptoms of malaria. I have a small child aged 2 years at home. Are there chances that my son could get infected from the disease too, if my husband...
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