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Recent Articles by Dr. Sylvia Hinrichsen

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: Symptoms, Cause & Treatment

Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a serious complication of classic dengue that can result in life-threatening bleeding or hemorrhage. Symptoms include red spots on the skin, nosebleeds, and severe abdominal pain. Treatment involves hospitalization for IV fluids and monitoring. Read about diagnosis and prevention.

Doctor Says

Can you get HIV from oral sex?

While the answer to can you get hiv from oral sex is generally low risk, transmission becomes possible through mouth sores or bleeding gums. Infected fluids pose dangers if viral loads are high, making condoms and post-exposure prophylaxis within 72 hours essential for preventing viral transmission.

Diseases and Conditions

Marburg Virus: What It Is, Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Marburg virus is a rare infection that causes high fever, muscle pain, diarrhea, and, in severe cases, widespread bleeding. It spreads easily through contact with contaminated fluids. Learn how it is diagnosed, how transmission occurs, and the main treatment approaches.

Hepatitis

10 Hepatitis B Symptoms (w/ Online Symptom Checker)

Hepatitis B symptoms may include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, dark urine, and yellowing of the skin and eyes, though many cases show no signs at first. Learn how hepatitis B spreads, ways to prevent infection, and treatment options for both acute and chronic cases.

Diseases and Conditions

Chikungunya Symptoms: (Acute + Chronic, Complications & Treatment)

Chikungunya symptoms include high fever, severe joint and muscle pain, swelling, and red skin spots that appear after being bitten by an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. Symptoms usually last about 14 days but may persist for months, and treatment focuses on relieving pain and inflammation.

Diseases and Conditions

Mpox (Monkeypox): How It Spreads, Symptoms & Treatment

Mpox (monkeypox) is a rare viral infection caused by an Orthopoxvirus that can spread through close contact or respiratory droplets. It causes fever, chills, muscle pain, fatigue, and skin blisters. Diagnosis is confirmed by PCR testing, and treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing transmission.

Baby Health

Rotavirus: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Rotavirus is a common intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting in infants and young children. Learn about its main symptoms, transmission, treatment, and how the rotavirus vaccine helps prevent severe illness and reduce the risk of dehydration.

HIV

HIV Treatment: When to Start, How It's Done & Medication List

HIV treatment uses combinations of FDA-approved antiretroviral drugs to stop the virus from multiplying, strengthen the immune system, and lower the risk of complications. Learn when to start therapy, common medications, possible side effects, and the importance of follow-up care.

Diseases and Conditions

Mononucleosis: Symptoms (with Online Test) & Treatment

Mononucleosis, also known as the kissing disease, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and spreads through saliva. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment with rest, hydration, and medications, as well as possible complications like spleen rupture or liver inflammation.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis B: Symptoms (with Online Quiz), Tests & Treatment

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can cause acute or chronic disease. Learn about its symptoms, modes of transmission, complications like cirrhosis and liver cancer, diagnostic tests, treatment options, prevention strategies, and the hepatitis B vaccine.

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.

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.