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Is vaginitis a chronic or acute disease?

Vaginitis can be either chronic or acute. Acute vaginitis usually comes on suddenly and lasts for a short period of time, while chronic vaginitis is characterized by persistent or recurrent symptoms over a longer period.


What conditions is omincef typically prescribed for?

Generic Name: cefdinir (SEF dih neer) Omnicef is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Omnicef is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as acute flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, middle ear infections, throat and tonsil infections, pneumonia, sinus infections and some skin infections. Omnicef may also be used for other purposes not listed here.


Is sickle sell disease acute or chronic?

Sickle cell disease is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin in red blood cells. This can lead to acute episodes of pain known as sickle cell crises, which are a common feature of the disease. Overall, sickle cell disease is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management and care.


Latent phase of Acute Radiation Syndrome?

The latent phase of Acute Radiation Syndrome is the period following exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation where symptoms are not yet apparent. It can last from hours to weeks, depending on the radiation dose. This phase is characterized by the body's attempt to repair damage caused by radiation exposure before the onset of visible symptoms.


What are the differences between acute and chronic radiation exposure, and how do they impact human health differently?

Acute radiation exposure happens in a short period, causing immediate health effects like radiation sickness. Chronic exposure occurs over a long time, leading to long-term health issues like cancer. Acute exposure can be fatal quickly, while chronic exposure increases the risk of developing diseases over time.

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Which microbes could cause infection?

There are several types of microbes that could cause infection and they may be acute chronic or latent infections. A microbe that could cause an acute infection is rhinovirus, one that could cause a chronic infection is hepatitis C and one that could cause a latent infection is herpes zoster.


Is lyme disease acute or chronic?

While most infections in humans result in an asymptomatic latent infection, about one in ten latent infections eventually progresses to active disease, which, if left untreated, is a chronic disease which kills more than half of its victims.


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Moxifloxacin treats a lot of different infections. Some of these infections include; acute bacterial sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, skin structure infections, and intra-abdominal infections.


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Is nutrition more likely to be a risk factor for chronic or acute disease?

Chronic. There are not many acute nutritional diseases except food poisoning, infections and sugar issues for diabetics. In contrast most of the major western chronic diseases such as heart disease and some cancers are nutritionally related.


How does the biochemistry of acute and chronic pain compare?

The underlying biochemistry of chronic pain appears to be different from regular nociceptive pain.


Is cholera acute or chronic disease?

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Is osteoporosis acute or chronic?

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What are the two form of bronchiti s?

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Is a stress fracture an acute or chronic?

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