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PAS AND PANDAS. An increasingly frequent diagnosis.

Then you may know a child who has pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal disease (PANDAS). According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it is estimated that at least 1 in 100 US schoolchildren have PANS, and that number is increasing every day. More than half of all children with PANS will be...

Sexually transmitted diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases What are sexually transmitted diseases?Sexually transmitted diseases are those that are transmitted through intimate contact that occurs during sexual intercourse. There are multiple types of infections, some are easily cured and others require prolonged studies and treatment. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is one of these infections. How do I know if I have a sexually transmitted...

Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) – Symptoms and Causes

GeneralitiesDepression is a common illness worldwide, estimated to affect 3.8% of the population, including 5% of adults and 5.7% of adults over 60 years of age (1). . Worldwide, approximately 280 million people have depression (1). Depression is different from habitual mood swings and brief emotional responses to problems in everyday life. It can become a serious health problem, especially...

Bacterial vaginosis – Symptoms and causes

Any woman can get bacterial vaginosis. Having bacterial vaginosis can increase your chance of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). What is bacterial vaginosis?Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection caused by excessive numbers of certain bacteria that change the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina. How common is bacterial vaginosis?Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in women...