Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

Signs it's more than a cold include a sore throat, chills, diarrhea, nausea, and throwing up. Your body is likely getting ...

Feeling a lump, bump, or swelling in your throat without having an actual lump is known as a Globus sensation. Causes include muscle tension and certain health conditions. Stress, fatigue ...

Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by the E. coli bacteria, which are treated with antibiotics. But some strains may be resistant to common antibiotic types. For the most part ...

Many of Ireland’s backroads lead to ancient Megalithic structures that beckon one to imagine what life would have been like between 4600 and 600 BC when most stone circles and dolmens (portal ...

This condition, known as pharyngeal gonorrhea, may be overlooked because it mimics common throat infections, but it can be effectively treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early. Though less common, ...

When a sore throat occurs, it tends to happen during the early part of the infection. A sore throat isn't always a sign of COVID-19, though. It could be due to a cold or flu, and it almost always ...

If you think you have COVID or an ear infection, see a healthcare provider or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for: COVID ear symptoms may go away on their own as your body works on getting ...

Oct. 17, 2024 — A new vaccine provides hope for treating and even preventing the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile infection, more commonly known as C.