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Tag: infectious disease
5 Things You Should Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is very common. It usually affects infants and children under the age of 10. Because hand, foot, and mouth disease is infectious, it can sometimes make adolescents and adults sick, too.
You Have Coronavirus — Now What Happens?
Naturally, people are curious when something is unfamiliar. You might be asking yourself what actually happens if you’re diagnosed with coronavirus? An expert explains.
What Should You Do If You Come in Contact With Someone Who’s Infected With COVID-19?
The biggest risk for getting coronavirus is being in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. Learn what that means and what to do if it happens from an infectious disease doctor.
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What Is Coronavirus — and How Worried Should You Be?
An infectious disease specialist explains what’s known (and what isn’t) so far about the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
5 Myths About Coronavirus and Face Masks, Debunked
By wearing a homemade cloth face mask, you can help protect others in your family and community. A doctor sets the record straight on some common misconceptions about face masks.
What We Know About Remdesivir So Far
Remdesivir has been in the headlines a lot recently. So why is there so much buzz about this experimental drug? Find out the latest.
How Easy Is It to Transmit Coronavirus?
The novel coronavirus is easily transmitted, whether it’s by coughs, sneezes, or simply touching a doorknob.
Can You Get the Coronavirus While Sheltering in Place?
You haven’t left your home in weeks. Can you still get sick? Get the short answer from pulmonologist, Humberto Choi, MD.
Can Coronavirus Live on the Bottoms of Shoes?
A recent study suggested that shoes could be a carrier for coronavirus. A pulmonary and critical care doctor explains what the study does (and doesn’t) tell us.
