Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease caused by four related dengue viruses Dengue can be transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, but it can also be spread from person to person. And it is a viral disease that causes fever and flu-like symptoms. It is caused by one of four related viruses found in […]
The American Society of Urology recommends an annual digital rectal exam and PSA blood test for all men over 45 years of age In the Clinical Laboratory, blood tests are performed to determine the levels of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA or APE). An increase in the value in this test can indicate a problem at […]
Onychomycosis is the most common pathology in the nails of both hands and feet In winter time and in places with tropical and subtropical climates like ours, where people usually visit places such as beaches, rivers and do not dry their feet correctly, an increase in fungal infections has been seen, since the conditions Environmental […]
The trichomonas vaginalis is transmitted by unprotected sexual contact and it can affect different anatomical areas from the vagina, Bartholin’s glands, urethra, prostate and urinary bladder Transmission Transmission is from person to person through unprotected sexual contact. There are reports for people who practice oral sex the presence of the parasite in the lower respiratory […]
Monkeypox virus is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans It is a close relative of smallpox and is the first new type of smallpox seen in Africa since 1977. It is an acute and contagious disease caused by the smallpox virus. The virus is found in the blood, saliva, nasal […]
Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections of bacterial origin worldwide It is a bacterium that can cause genital infections, lymphogranuloma venereum (genital ulcer) and trachoma (eye infection). Transmission It can be contracted through unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal sexual contact with an infected person and through the birth canal with […]
Venereal syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is an infection that is transmitted by contact between an uninfected person with an anogenital lesion and an infected person during intercourse. The infected mother can transmit to the fetus and cause a congenital infection. Symptoms Approximately 50% of patients will not develop symptoms and […]
Implementing QR codes with health resources brings many benefits, especially when it comes to connecting and communicating with patients or the general public. Having collaborators (pharmacies, hotels and cabins) in the area of Puerto Viejo, Limón giving precise and fast information about services, gives a professional image of both the company that offers the service, […]
Ureaplasma urealyticum is a sexually transmitted microorganism and is the main cause of urethritis worldwide. It is considered as a causative agent of gynecological disease that can even seriously affect the fetus. Can lead to invasive disease (bacteremia) Form of infection: These bacteria are transmitted by direct sexual contact through genital-genital and oral-genital contact. Symptoms: […]
