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Meningitis Overview

Meningitis Overview Each year you hear about small outbreaks of meningitis. It is highly contagious and sometimes fatal. Learn why the classic symptoms of a high fever and stiff neck shouldn't be ignored.

Keywords: Meningitis, bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis,virus, bacteria, bacterial infection, viral infection, lumbar puncture, spinal tap, stiff neck, fever, nausea, vomiting, infectious disease, meningitis vaccine, Prevnar, meningococcal, pneumococcal, Menomune, Hib Vaccine, Influezae type B, Rifampin, Ciprofloxacin, Ceftriaxone, immunizations, vaccinations, headache, central nervous system, teens

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Heart trouble may sound like a click away if you have mitral valve prolapse (MVP). But this common misfiring in the heart is seldom serious. Learn what can be done if your MVP is out.

Keywords: Heart, heart condition, Mitral valve prolapse, MVP, mitral valve, heart valve, heart murmur, click-murmur syndrome, echocardiogram, Marfan syndrome, bacterial endocarditis, bacterial infection, mitral regurgitation, fatigue, exhaustion, lightheadedness, palpitations, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, valve repair, valve replacement

Chlamydia Overview

Chlamydia Overview Chlamydia is often refered to, and joked about, as "the clap". But for the 3 million people who are infected with it each year in the U.S. alone, it's no laughing matter. Join our panel of experts for a discussion of the causes and treatments for this sexually transmitted disease

Keywords: chlamydia, prevention, treatment, clap, bacterial infections, sexually transmitted disease, vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse, oral intercourse, herpes, gonorrhea, STDs, symptomatic disease, vaginal discharge, penile discharge, pelvic pain, abdominal pain, urinary tract infections, asymptomatic, infertility problems, prostate infections, unprotected sex, condoms, teenagers, gynecologist, promiscuous, testicular infections, antibiotic pills, Dr. Brian Boyle, Dr. Adam Stracher

Safe Picnicking

Safe Picnicking So you're going on a picnic. You've got a comfortable blanket, just the right spot for a relaxing outdoor meal and your favorite foods packed in an old-fashioned basket. Sounds nice... but but if you food isn't insulated properly, there's a good chance that it's turned into a bacteria breeding ground. How do you keep your picnic from becoming a health hazard? Join our panel of experts to find out.