Neonatal sepsis is an infection that babies get from their mothers. Dr. Majd M. Dardas, Neonatal Perinatal Physician with Center for Women and Infants at South Miami Hospital, explains what vertical transmissions are, and how contaminated amniotic fluid gets to …
Almost everyone has had (or knows someone who has) bad breath. Termed “halitosis” in medical jargon, bad breath has a number of identifiable and often correctable causes. Unfortunately, the flavored gums, mints, and mouthwashes available in the local pharmacy provide …
“Hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. Toxins, certain medications, heavy alcohol use, as well as bacterial and viral infections can all cause hepatitis. The most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, each caused …
This time of year, we get many questions about sinus infections. There are so many illnesses going around, and many people are worried that they have a sinus infection. Most people believe that sinus infections require antibiotics to improve. It …
We have talked about influenza in the past couple of weeks, but this is also the time of year that we see another serious viral infection. RSV can cause severe illness and even death in very young children. Each year …
We have talked about influenza in the past couple of weeks, but this is also the time of year that we see another serious viral infection. RSV can cause severe illness and even death in very young children. Each year …
