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Understanding Bacterial Vaginosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Bacterial Vaginosis: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. While it is not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI), BV can develop after sexual activity or due to other factors that disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the…

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Demystifying Shingles: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Understanding Shingles: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Understanding Shingles: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant in the nerve tissues…

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