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Yellow fever is a viral infection of the genusFlavivirustransmitted by theAedesorHaemagogusmosquito. The vaccine can prevent infection, but it cannot treat or cure the disease after you grab it. smuay / Getty Images Where Did Yellow Fever Originate? smuay / Getty Images Yellow fever mosquitoes include theAedesorHaemagogusspecies. These mosquitoes are primarily found in Africa (Aedes) and South America (Haemagogus). Yellow fever likely originated in Africa and then spread throughout the Western hemisphere during the slave trade....

Recovery from an avulsion fracture can take six weeks to six months, and surgery is not always needed. An example is aninjury to the fifth metatarsal, the bone on the outside of the midfoot. Theperoneal tendonattaches to the base of this bone. Andrii Lysenko / Getty Images This causes the bone to crack where the tendon attaches to the bone. The good news is that these fractures almost always heal with simple rest and time....

A registered dietitian nutritionist explains. B vitamins are water-soluble nutrients that are essential for countless bodily processes. Some people may need more B vitamins than others. Oleksandra Yagello / Getty Images Oleksandra Yagello / Getty Images How Many B Vitamins Are There? No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Although B vitamins support energy production, they do not provide energy for the body. Instead, theyallow the body to extract energyfromcarbohydrates,fats, andproteinsnutrient sources the body uses for fuel....

FatCamera / Getty Images What Does a Baby’s Yeast Infection Look Like? Yeast Infection on the Skin Yeast infections can look similar to diaper rash. There may be deep red or purple patches of skin with raised edges or bumps. FatCamera / Getty Images The bumps may resemble pimples and can burst open and ooze. Oral Thrush Babies can also get yeast infections in their mouths. When this happens, it’s called oral candidiasis or thrush....

Backcrackinginvolves stretching or extending thespine, which can make a popping sound. It is generally considered safe, but there are certainconditionsunder which people should avoid cracking their backs. This article will cover what causes the sound of back cracking. Nastasic / Getty Images It will also address possible benefits, risks, and how to safely crack your back. Some common theories have included the moving of tendons and the formation of nitrogen bubbles....

Can knee pain come from your spine? Most people assume if they have knee pain, it is due to a problem with the knee joint. This is not always the case. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin Working with your healthcare provider and a physical therapist can help determine if that is the case. When this occurs, the nerve becomes irritated and sends out pain signals. The location of the pain depends on which disc is protruding....

One in three people evaluated in a 2018 study felt severe pain in the lower back during labor. Labor and delivery typically lead to discomfort. This pain may be mild and may exhibit itself as soreness or slight cramps. filadendron / Getty Images Experiencing back pain for hours at full term can be an indication that labor is about to begin. In the occiput posterior position, back labor pain may result....

But there are several types, and the trick is knowing which to choose, and why. First let’s talk about what is meant by types of over-the-counter pain medication. As youll see, active ingredients can be grouped together into drug classes. Jeff Spielman Collection / The Image Bank/Getty Images Sometimes a drug will serve both purposes; other times it will not. Most drugs come with a long list of side effects, and NSAIDs are no different....

There are also distinct symptoms and different treatment options for each condition that may cause back pain when breathing. Surgery may also be needed to remove the clot. Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Aum racha / Getty Images Apanic attackand a heart attack can cause very similar symptoms. Both can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and a feeling of fear. If you experience chest pain, seek immediate medical care....

Both medications come in orally administered (taken by mouth) tablets. However, baclofen is also available in other oral and injectable forms. Cyclobenzaprine is available as a generic and under the brand name Amrix, an extended-release form. Eric BERACASSAT / Contributor / Getty Images Baclofen is sold under several brands, including Fleqsuvy, Lyvispah, and Ozobax DS. Although both drugs are considered skeletal muscle relaxants, there are several notable differences between the two....

There are several types of infections that can be caused. These areas are known as microbiomes. However, when certain bacteria get into the bloodstream, they can cause abacterial infectionin the blood. Sukanya Sitthikongsak / Getty Images A bacterial infection in your blood is known medically as bacteremia. This often leads to a more serious condition called sepsis, which is an inflammatory reaction throughout the body. They include: If you experience these symptoms, you should see a healthcare provider immediately....

New research is challenging this assumption. More than half of women who receive the standard one-week oral antibiotic treatment experience a recurrence within three months. To test whether treating male partners could improve outcomes, researchers in Australia studied 164 monogamous couples. sopradit / Getty Images Half of the couples followed the standard approach, where only the woman received a seven-day course of antibiotics. This was interpreted as evidence against sexual transmission, Bradshaw said....

This brand-name product is classified as asulfonamide antibioticand is available by prescription only. While not FDA-approved, Bactrim can also used to treatsinusitis, otherwise known as asinus infection. Instead, healthcare providers may prescribeDoxy-100 (doxycycline)orlevofloxacin. Getty Images / damircudic Microorganisms (bacteria) cause bacterial infections. Bacteria are transmitted to humans through contaminated air, water, food, or other infected living organisms. Bacteria may release harmful chemicals called toxins. Untreated bacterial infections can spread rapidly and may lead to life-threatening conditions....