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Cimetidine, podophyllotoxin [ 7 ] Frequency. 122 million / 1.8% (2010) [ 8 ] Molluscum contagiosum (MC), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center. [ 1 ] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [ 1 ]
Laryngospasm. Specialty. ENT surgery. Laryngospasm is an uncontrolled or involuntary muscular contraction (spasm) of the vocal folds. [ 1 ] It may be triggered when the vocal cords or the area of the trachea below the vocal folds detects the entry of water, mucus, blood, or other substance. It may be associated with stridor or retractions.
Pelvic inflammatory disease, also known as pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID), is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system, namely the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis. [ 5 ][ 2 ] Often, there may be no symptoms. [ 1 ] Signs and symptoms, when present, may include lower abdominal pain ...
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects a part of the urinary tract. [ 1 ] Lower urinary tract infections may involve the bladder (cystitis) or urethra (urethritis) while upper urinary tract infections affect the kidney (pyelonephritis). [ 10 ] Symptoms from a lower urinary tract infection include suprapubic pain, painful ...
Infectious disease. Waterborne diseases are conditions (meaning adverse effects on human health, such as death, disability, illness or disorders) [ 1 ]: 47 caused by pathogenic micro-organisms that are transmitted by water. These diseases can be spread while bathing, washing, drinking water, or by eating food exposed to contaminated water. [ 2 ]
Frequency. ~33% of women (at some point) [ 4 ] Vaginitis, also known as vulvovaginitis, is inflammation of the vagina and vulva. [ 4 ][ 5 ] Symptoms may include itching, burning, pain, discharge, and a bad smell. [ 1 ] Certain types of vaginitis may result in complications during pregnancy.
Frequency. ~ 5% to 70% of women [ 11 ] Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina caused by excessive growth of bacteria. [ 6 ][ 12 ] Common symptoms include increased vaginal discharge that often smells like fish. [ 2 ] The discharge is usually white or gray in color. [ 2 ]
Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney, typically due to a bacterial infection. [ 3 ] Symptoms most often include fever and flank tenderness. [ 2 ] Other symptoms may include nausea, burning with urination, and frequent urination. [ 2 ] Complications may include pus around the kidney, sepsis, or kidney failure.