Dr. Faizan Shaikh MD

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• Zika Virus Symptoms: What Is Zika Virus and Travel Recommendations

  In 1947, the Zika virus was discovered and got its name from Uganda’s Zika Forest. The first human case of Zika was identified in 1952. Since then, outbreaks of the virus were reported in the Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Africa, although it was possible for Zika outbreaks to happen in...

• What Is IBS with Diarrhea (IBS-D)?

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• How Long Can Sperm Live?

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• Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

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• Questions You Should Be Asking Your Doctor

  IntroductionAlthough doctors have the best intentions, it does not always mean that they will perfectly recognize their patient’s greatest need. For this reason, patients also need to take an active role when it comes to communicating with their doctor.One of the best ways to make sure that...