Dr. Morris M Shochet MD

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• Your Guide to Using Valtrex

  Valtrex is the name of the drug that contains valacyclovir. It is prescribed for many infections caused by the herpes virus, which includes cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles. Herpes virus can appear on any part of the body, but most often, it shows in the genitals and mouth. There are two...

• Over-the-counter medications for COVID-19

  With over 2,118,790 people in the world having the COVID-19 virus, more than 535,270 cases have recovered. That means 25% of the confirmed cases. We can consider these statistics on a positive note, individuals infected with the virus can heal.But how? There are different ways on how to manage a...

• What Is Chickenpox?

  The causing factor of chickenpox and the ways of transmissionThe causing agent is a virus called varicella-zoster, which is an airborne and really contagious germ. It can be spread while coughing and sneezing, with little droplets of the mucus thrown from the nose and throat. Another way of catching...

• Myths About Meningitis

  You've probably heard stories of people who have died of meningitis, or you've heard that contracting it is as simple as kissing someone with the infection. However, being aware of what is fact and what is fiction is important. Below are some of the myths about meningitis and their truths. ...

• Brown Recluse Spider: Bites, Symptoms, and Pictures

  What is a brown recluse spider?A brown recluse spider is notorious for its appearance and poisonous bite. It is the most common brown spider that can be found in the Central and Southern regions of the United States. Brown recluse spiders feed on other insects like cockroaches and caterpillars (both...

• How is Mononucleosis Diagnosed?

  Mononucleosis, nicknamed 'the kissing disease' is an infectious disease spread through saliva and physical contact. Aside from kissing someone with the Epstein-Barr virus, it can be passed through sharing straws, toothbrushes, or eating food from the same plate as an infected person. It is the...