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Can fungal infection in the swimming pool spread from one person to another?

I am a 25 year old man and I have recently observed a fungal infection in my thighs. I am a swimmer. Could it be possible that I may have encountered this infection in the pool?...

Can the infection causing a pneumonia show in a blood test?

My son is 4 years old and has been detected with pneumonia. The doctors are still trying to find the right bacteria causing the pneumonia infection to start off with the antibiotics....

Is CNS tuberculosis a communicable disease?

My father who is 75 years old has been diagnosed with CNS tuberculosis. I am a 40-year-old man and I am caring for my father at home. Can I contract the disease from him? Is...

Immunizations for travel

Are there any European countries that require immunizations for travel there?

Is my bronchitis still contagious?

I have had bronchitis for over one month. Two weeks ago I was put on antibiotics. It has cleared up my congestion and coughing a bit, but I am still spitting up some green mucus....

Feeling weak after the flu

I got over the flu around a week ago, thankfully. However I still feel a similar tiredness and weakness. Is this normal? When can I expect this to go away?

Is there a best time of year to get the flu shot?

Last year I got my flu shot in October and the doctor was concerned because it was "late". I was not aware of this - when is the best time to get a flu shot?

Zika virus?

Is the Zika virus still a concern? It was all over the news for a while but now I seem to never hear about it. Has it gone away?

Can my child give me chickenpox?

I am up to date with shingles vaccines, but my daughter recently caught chickenpox. I've taken her to the doctor and we were given acyclovir for treatment. Since I've never had...

Should I get a flu shot?

I work at home. Do I still need to get a flu shot?

Diseases in Africa

I'm planning to travel to several countries in the southern half of Africa. What diseases to I need to watch for there?

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