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Introduction Bronchitis is a condition where the large airways in your lungs get inflamed (swollen), and they produce more mucus, which makes you cough. It can be short-term, lasting a few days or weeks, called acute bronchitis, which is mostly caused by viruses and rarely by bacteria (occurring as secondary infections)1. Around 50 to 60 […]

Introduction It is estimated that around 80% of sexually active women will be exposed to at least one type of HPV during their lifetime1. HPV is a common viral infection that affects both men and women. However, it may go unnoticed as it usually does not present with symptoms2. HPV is caused by a virus […]

Introduction Did you know that you have an increased risk of developing pneumonia if you are above 65 years of age or under 2 years of age1? Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death worldwide2. While pneumonia itself is not contagious, the causative agents (bacteria, virus) generally are. Understanding how pneumonia spreads, what […]

Introduction Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of mortality in the world, making it a global health concern1. It is a serious infection that affects your lungs by causing inflammation and fluid or pus accumulation in the alveoli (air sacs) of your lungs2. Bacterial pneumonia, especially from Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae type b, […]

Introduction HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection is a sexually transmitted infection commonly affecting both men and women. Some types of HPV are considered low-risk and may cause warts, while others are high-risk types and that can even lead to cancer. HPV is more often discussed in women due to the risk of cervical cancer. However, there […]

Introduction The typhoid infection has been increasing in India over the past few years, affecting around 10 million people in 20211. The infection is caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria that enters and spreads throughout your body when you consume contaminated food or water1,2. Some symptoms of typhoid, like fever, tiredness, and stomach pain, can […]