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Understanding Lyme Disease and Its Impact on Pregnancy
What is Lyme Disease? Read more Lyme disease is an illness transmitted by ticks, primarily found in the northeastern and midwestern United States, though it can occur anywhere ticks are present. Diagnosing Lyme disease can be challenging due to the lack of specific tests for its detection. Common symptoms include a distinctive bull’s-eye rash, joint…
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Managing MRSA During Pregnancy
Understanding MRSA Read more MRSA, or Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, is a type of staph infection that has become resistant to many common antibiotics. This can make it quite challenging to treat. There are two main types of MRSA: Hospital-Acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA), which is typically contracted in healthcare settings, and Community-Acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA), which is usually…