Recurring fevers occur at least three times in a six-month period. They might happen regularly or with no pattern at all, and they may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms. If your child has a recurring fever without the symptoms of a...
A fever is the body's way of fighting off an infection. Raising the body temperature overheats and kills some infections, increases inflammation and activates white blood cells. A fever almost always indicates some kind of illness, and a child...
Get a group of new moms together and at least one of them will probably swear that her baby always spikes a fever when he is about to get a new tooth. In fact, many new parents attribute recurring fevers to eruptions of teeth. Although this is a...
Kidney cancer accounts for roughly 3 percent of all cancers, according to the Cleveland Clinic. There is a one in 75 chance you will be diagnosed with kidney cancer in the course of your lifetime, but if you are a man, your risk is slightly higher.
According to the Mayo Clinic, AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), is a life-threatening condition caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). AIDS is a result of the damage done to your immune system over a period of time by HIV, which...
More than a quarter million Americans are infected with HIV and unaware of it, according to the Centers for Disease Control. One reason for that is people infected with HIV may remain relatively symptom-free for 10 years or more after infection....
According to a July 2010 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 21 percent of the 1 million Americans living with HIV do not know they are ill. Aside from flu-like symptoms shortly after exposure, untreated...
The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is the virus that causes AIDS. People who have HIV, however, may seem perfectly normal even though the virus is steadily weakening their immune system. Once the immune system is sufficiently weakened,...
Revlimid, manufactured by Celgene, is a derivative of of thalidomide that has extended survival in patients with relapsed multiple myeloma. Some oncologists use it in newly diagnosed patients as well reports the International Myeloma Foundation....
Fevers occur when the body raises its core temperature greater than 110.4 Fahrenheit. This can be caused by several factors including infections, immune responses and even overdressing. In some toddlers, however, fever occurs frequently and is...
There are several diseases spread through the bite of a tick. Tick-borne diseases are actually the most common vector-borne disease type in the United States, though they infect relatively few numbers of people per year. Tick-borne diseases occur...
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, can be sexually transmitted or contracted through blood-to-blood contamination. The virus targets and destroys CD4 helper lymphocytes, or T-cells that protect the body from infection. There is no cure, but...
Fever blisters, or cold sores, are caused by the herpes simplex virus 1, which remains dormant in the nerves near the lips following initial infection. Outbreaks may be triggered by illness, sunburn, windy weather, stress, hormonal changes or...
Few things are as worrying to parents as discovering their son or daughter has a high fever. Fortunately, fevers in children usually pass quickly and are rarely the sign of anything more serious. If your child has a recurring high fever, several...
Glandular fever, more commonly known as infectious mononucleosis, is a viral infection caused, in most cases, by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Symptoms of "mono" include extreme fatigue, low-grade fever, sore throat, swelling of the lymph nodes...
Herpes simplex is a virus that infects either the oral or genital region. Once transmission has occurred, a person will always carry the virus--there is no cure. The initial outbreak of herpes is often the most severe. Outbreaks can continue to...
The shingles virus, or herpes zoster, is the same virus that causes chickenpox--HV3. The virus that attacks the skin and the nerves can spread from the eye to the face, leading to complications. Shingles can occur at any age and in people with...
The body uses a fever to fight off infections such as viral or bacterial infections. A fever serves a functional purpose in the body, but a high fever may become a health risk for your child. Knowing how to take your child's temperature properly...
Bacteria reside in and on your body in a number of areas such as the nose, mouth, skin and throughout the digestive system. The gastrointestinal tract contains a large number of bacteria which are beneficial to certain body functions such as...
Black mold is the common term for stachybotrys chartarum, a mold that grows inside buildings and on gypsum board, sheet rock, fiber board and other building material surfaces. Black mold requires moisture to grow, and this moisture can be a result...
Over 30 million people have HIV, or have already developed AIDS, and it is believed that close to 2 million people die from AIDS every year, according to Avert, an international AIDS charity. HIV and AIDS are often confused, but the primary...
A boil, according to the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus website, is a localized bacterial infection that originates in a hair follicle, causing an abscess. They are fairly common. Although they can be found in any hair follicle, the...
People may be infected by HIV for years without manifesting symptoms, according the Mayo Clinic. Though the patient has yet to manifest symptoms, HIV is systematically destroying their immune system. The immune system continues to deteriorate...
A sinus infection causes your nasal passages to swell and makes it much more difficult to breathe through your nose or drain any mucous buildup in your nasal passages. Drinking coffee is unlikely to cause any sinus infection. Speak to your...
Red bumps on the skin are quite common in children and can stem from a number of causes. Children typically have more sensitive skin than adults, which can react to environmental factors such as heat, moisture, detergents and insect bites more...
Recurring sinus infections, also termed "chronic sinusitis", affects more than 31 million people in America, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. The Mayo Clinic defines chronic sinus infections as any sinus...
A "cramp" describes non-serious abdominal pain. It's not unusual for cramps to be followed or accompanied by gas, bloating and diarrhea. If your pain lasts longer than 24 hours, if it's recurring or chronic, and you develop a fever, MedlinePlus...
Loss of appetite and bruising can occur for a variety of reasons. Certain medications, such as aspirin and nonsteroid anti-inflammatory medicines, can cause you to lose your appetite and bruise easily. Some medical conditions, such as cirrhosis of...
Malaria is a parasitic disease characterized by anemia and symptoms similar to the common flu, like high fevers and shaking chills. The U.S. National Library of Medicine reports that mosquitoes deliver the responsible parasite straight to the...
