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Human retrovirus, cause of AIDS
An anal fissure is classically a painful tear in the anoderm that causes sharp pain during and after defecation and often bright‑red bleeding, but the absence of pain with bleeding is not typical for ...
Parasites that invade the human brain range from single‑celled protozoa to multicellular worms and, depending on the organism and host status, can cause anything from mild, self‑limited inflammation t...
Crusted (Norwegian) scabies is managed with oral ivermectin at a standard per‑dose of 200 micrograms (µg) per kilogram, but immunocompromised patients typically require multiple, repeated doses rather...
Yes — can become infected, but it is uncommon; most hemorrhoids simply cause bleeding, itching, or pain without infection, while infection risk rises in specific situations such as strangulation, thro...
Deciding whether to swallow semen involves weighing generally low but real risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), rare allergic reactions, and negligible nutritional benefit, with practical ...
carries a defined set of clinically important that raise the risk of bleeding, neurotoxicity, and increased systemic exposure—most notably drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 or P‑glycoprotein and anticoagulant...
are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body and form the basis of many legitimate medicines and cosmetic ingredients . Interest has exploded in clinics, wellness market...
Scientific literature confirms that a small but real subset of pathogens can move between animals and humans via sexual or genital contact; most documented examples are viruses and bacteria linked to ...
Ivermectin commonly interacts with drugs that affect CYP3A4 metabolism and P‑glycoprotein (P‑gp) transport, and with substances that add central‑nervous‑system (CNS) depression or alter bleeding risk;...
Preventing tears and infections from anal play centers on three practical pillars: reduce friction, avoid cross-contamination, and respect pain as a warning sign. Core measures are abundant lubricatio...
Anal cancer most commonly presents with rectal bleeding, anal pain or a palpable mass; other frequent signs include nonhealing ulcers, fistulae, itching, discharge and changes in bowel habits (diarrhe...