Measles is a highly contagious illness that can spread easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, according to the VDH. Symptoms usually appear in two stages ...

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In the video, Dr. Edwards confirms he has measles, stating the infection began the day prior. "Yesterday was pretty achy," Edwards says in the video. "Little mild fever. Spots came in the afternoon.

Measles kills between 1 and 3 out of every 1,000 children infected with the viral disease. But even for those who survive the illness, the long-term consequences of measles can be serious.

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A 23-year-old medical student from Cardiff University has undergone surgery to shorten all four of her limbs, after a life threatening infection. Lily McGarry, was admitted to hospital in January ...

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Interviews with the patient revealed that he commonly ate raw fish from a lake near his home, and medics suspected this was likely how he became infected. Eating raw or undercooked fish is a ...

Depending on the type of E. coli infection you have, appropriate medications can vary. Some infections may resolve on their own. Antibiotics may be prescribed for some but cause complications for ...

They aren't harmful and can usually be managed at home. But if a cyst gets infected, a healthcare provider may need to drain the cyst or prescribe an antibiotic to clear up the infection.