Argentina has reported a record increase in syphilis infections this year, with cases up 20.5% compared to the same period ...

Syphilis can be a tricky disease to diagnose—especially when a patient may not be sharing the whole story. Doctors in Belgium met with a real head-scratcher when an 83-year-old married man came in ...

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As we move into fall, viruses and bacteria begin to circulate. Kids often complain of a sore throat this time of year, which is usually caused by a virus. Viral sore throat occurs with typical cold ...

A healthy, 15-year-old boy complains of a worsening sore throat that is aggravated by swallowing over the last 2 days. This complaint has been accompanied by fever (temperature up to 102°F) and some ...

A painful COVID-19 symptom dubbed "razor blade throat" has been reported by patients. Doctors remind the public that a severe sore throat has been a symptom of COVID since the beginning. Vaccination ...

Uh oh. The first thing you notice when you wake up one morning is that it hurts to swallow. Are you getting sick? There are several reasons why your throat might be suddenly sore, but not all of them ...

A shortage of benzathine penicillin G in Italy, as reported by the Italian Medicines Agency, highlights the relevance of recent research published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The trial ...

If there is no local prenatal care, or if people have financial or other barriers to care, they may not get tested for syphilis or treated if they have it during pregnancy. Credit: Aditya Romansa via ...

Throwing up is a pain in the stomach. But it can also be a pain in the throat. Even after the queasiness has subsided, it's not unusual to have a sore, burning sensation in your throat for hours or a ...

Amy Forsythe’s family said, “She was the kindest girl, with the biggest heart and a beautiful smile” Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. She ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Medical officials in the Lowcountry are warning about a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, fueled in part by a new variant being called “Razor Blade COVID” because of its ...