Congenital syphilis has declined in incidence due to ... been exposed in utero to one of several organisms that can cause mild or subclinical disease in the mother but devastating damage to ...

September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and therefore a good time to talk about dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common ...

In fact, many people infected with syphilis are either asymptomatic (without symptoms) or they have mild, often unrecognized symptoms. But for those who do, a "syphilis rash" refers to the rash ...

If you suspect you have been exposed to chlamydia or any other STI, get tested—even if the symptoms are mild or absent ... who have had a bacterial STI (specifically syphilis, chlamydia, or gonorrhea) ...

Syphilis cases have surged worldwide, leaving public health officials scrounging for ways to stop the spread. Now, a large, ...

When it didn’t go away within a couple of days, he went to a clinic where he was examined, was asked about his sex life and was given a blood test, which registered positive for syphilis.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It begins with a painless sore, called a chancre, at the site where the bacteria enter the body, such as ...

syphilis, varicella zoster virus among others), and demyelinating disorders (e.g., MS and acute demyelinating encephalomyelitits). More commonly, however, the term optic neuritis is used as a ...

SENDING your child off to university is a rollercoaster of emotions. You are likely racked with worries. But as you pack them off with enough tinned food to feed a small army, take a moment to ...

A recent study estimates the prevalence of primary care and emergency department visits by young children to treat respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), finding that the rates vary widely by country.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) provides public health guidance for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI). PHAC's STBBI guides for ...