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Recent Articles by Dr. Sylvia Hinrichsen

Chikungunya: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, causing high fever, severe joint pain, and rash. Learn about its symptoms, stages, complications, diagnosis, treatment options, prevention measures, and the available chikungunya vaccine for adults.

Diseases and Conditions

Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by tick bites that can cause rash, fever, fatigue, joint pain, and serious complications if untreated. Learn about common symptoms, diagnosis, treatment with antibiotics, and prevention tips to reduce the risk of tick-borne infection.

HIV

AIDS Symptoms: 12 Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

AIDS symptoms, like chronic fevers, reoccurring infections, night sweats, and fatigue can emerge at the end-stage of an HIV infection. They are usually a sign that the immune system has been severely damaged. Read more about when AIDS symptoms present and how AIDS is diagnosed and treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Hantavirus: Symptoms (HPS & HFRS), Transmission & Treatment

Hantavirus is a type of virus that causes two man conditions: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS). It is commonly transmitted through the feces of infected rodents. Learn more about the symptoms of hantavirus, and how it's transmitted, diagnosed and treated.

Measles

Measles: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention (w/ Symptom Checker)

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease causing symptoms like fever, runny nose, and a rash. Diagnosis is made based on symptoms and lab tests. It is primarily spread through the air and is most contagious 2 days before to 2 days after the rash appears. Read about treatment, complications, and prevention.

Measles

Measles Symptoms: 8 Signs & Symptoms (w/ Online Quiz)

Measles is a viral infection that mainly affects children under 1. Measles symptoms usually start with a non-itchy rash that spreads, as well as a fever and general malaise. Learn about the 8 symptoms of measles and check out our online symptoms checker to determine your risk for measles .

Measles

Measles Treatment: 5 Measures, Duration & Complications

Measles treatment may include taking medications like acetaminophen to treat pain and fever, rest and hydration. Treatment for measles is typically aimed at managing symptoms and supporting the body during recover. Learn about the measles treatment your doctor may recommend and the duration of treatment.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis A Symptoms: Top 10 Signs (with Online Symptom Checker)

Most times, a Hepatitis A infection does not bring about any signs or symptoms, however, some people may notice symptoms 15 to 40 days after infection. They can be mild and similar to a flu. Learn more about the symptoms to monitor and complete our online symptom checker .

COVID-19

9 COVID-19 Symptoms (with Online Symptom Checker & By Variant)

Common COVID-19 symptoms include fever, headache, cough, diarrhea, loss of taste, and fatigue. However, the infection can also cause more serious symptoms, such as shortness of breath and chest pain. Learn more about how symptoms can present depending on the variant, and how symptoms are treated.

Cold & Flu

Bird Flu: Symptoms, How It's Transmitted & Treated (plus Prevention)

Bird flu is a respiratory infection caused by the influenza A virus (which has many types, including H5N1). It can cause symptoms similar to those of the common flu, like fever, body aches, dry cough and runny nose. Learn more about how this infection is transmitted, diagnosed and treated, plus how to prevent it.

Symptoms

8 Rubella Symptoms to Monitor (& How to Treat)

Rubella symptoms usually appear up to 21 days after initial infection and can be similar to those of the flu. However, this infection will usually present with small, red, itchy spots on the skin. Check out a complete list of rubella symptoms and how to know if it is rubellla, plus how to treat this condition.

Urinary Tract Infection

Kidney Infection: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, refers to a bacterial, fungal or viral urinary tract infection that reaches the kidneys. It can cause symptoms such as back pain, burning when urinating or fever. Learn more about the symptoms of a kidney infection, what causes them, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

HIV

HIV Symptoms: Acute Phase, Chronic Phase & AIDS Symptoms

HIV symptoms can vary depending on the phase of the infection, whether it is the acute phase (which occurs initially), the chronic or latency phase, or the AIDS phase. The initial symptoms of HIV are headaches, fever, fatigue, sore throat and joint pain. Learn about the HIV symptoms that can occur and how it is treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Bubonic Plague: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

The bubonic plague is a serious infection caused by Yersinia pestis bacteria. It causes symptoms such as fever, headache, red skin, low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath or chest pain. Learn more about the bubonic plague, its symptoms, and how it's transmitted and treated.

Polio

Polio: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, which is associated with paralysis of the extremities and motor dysfunction. It can be transmitted from person-to-person, or through ingestion of contaminated food or water. Learn more about the symptoms of polio, how to prevent it, and how it is treated .