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What are leptospirosis symptoms and treatment? Viruses, diseases, and infections usually get passed from one person to another. Most diseases are spread by human transmission, either by bodily waste or fluid. However, there are some diseases that can be acquired by humans through animals. These types of diseases are called zoonotic diseases. Leptospirosis is a common […]
Reviewed by Ika Villanueva Caperonce, MD • Jul 30, 2021
During the wet season in the Philippines, a lot of people tend to get sick because of rainy season diseases. This is why it is important for everyone to know what to do if they get sick, as well as how to prevent rainy season diseases in the first place. How can you prevent rainy season […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • Dec 18, 2022
We typically come down with a cough or cold a few times a year. It may be due to allergies, changes in weather, and other factors. And a cough - especially if it's excessive, hoarse, painful - can be hard to deal with. Here, learn about the different types of food to avoid and to […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • Oct 10, 2022
When a baby catches a cold or flu, it's natural for parents to worry. Not only do they get busy calming a fussy baby, but issues on medicine choice might also arise. Since babies can catch the flu eight to ten times in the first two years of their lives, it’s important to know which […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • May 13, 2022
Influenza, or the “flu,” is a contagious infection that attacks the respiratory system, mainly the nose, throat, and lungs. Commonly known locally as trangkaso, the flu can cause sudden fever, cough, runny nose, headache, and muscle and joint pain. The flu is a preventable disease: A flu vaccine is available for both adults and children. What Are […]
Reviewed by Mae Charisse Antalan, MD • Nov 19, 2022
Many of us have already experienced a bad case of cough at least once. So, we understand that coughing fits are irritating at best and painful to endure at worst. They even interfere with our daily activities including speaking, eating, and sleeping. This is why parents find it hard to hear their baby cough, especially […]
Reviewed by Rubilyn Saldana-Santiago, MD • Jul 27, 2022
