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Recent Articles by Dr. Sylvia Hinrichsen

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.

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.