How Long Does Fever Last in Dengue, Typhoid, and Malaria?
Fever is one of the most common reasons patients visit my clinic. Many people ask me:
“Doctor, how many days will this fever continue? Is it dengue, typhoid, or malaria?”
The duration and pattern of fever give very important clues. Let me explain this clearly in simple Indian English.
Difference Between Viral, Bacterial & Fungal Infections
Many people think all infections are the same. Some start antibiotics on their own. Some ignore symptoms. But the truth is viral, bacterial, and fungal infections are completely different, and the treatment also differs.
ART Treatment Myths vs Reality: What Every HIV Patient & Family Must Know?
ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) is a combination of medicines that controls the HIV virus in the body. ART does not cure HIV, but it reduces the virus to very low levels, protects the immune system, and prevents serious infections.
What Happens If You Skip Medicines in Chronic Infections?
Chronic infections need long-term and regular treatment. Conditions like HIV, tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis B, certain bone and joint infections, and recurrent urinary infections do not get cured with a few days of medicines. They require strict adherence to treatment plans prescribed by a specialist. Unfortunately, many patients skip doses or […]
Recurrent Infections: Why Some People Fall Sick Again & Again?
Do you or your family members fall sick very often? Do infections like fever, cold, stomach problems, or skin infections keep coming back again and again? These are called recurrent infections. Many people ignore them as “seasonal illness” or “weak immunity, but in reality, repeated infections can be a warning […]
Travel Infections During Christmas and New Year Trips – Vaccines & Precautions You Must Know
Christmas and New Year are peak travel seasons. Families plan holidays, students travel abroad, and working professionals take time off to relax. While travel brings joy, it also increases the risk of infections. Crowded places, sudden weather changes, unfamiliar food, and long travel hours can expose travellers to illnesses that […]
How PrEP and PEP Help Prevent HIV Infection?
HIV continues to be a major health concern across the world, but today we have powerful tools to prevent it. Two of the most effective methods are PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). These treatments have changed the way we approach HIV prevention by giving people safe, reliable, and […]
What is Rabies Pre-Exposure Vaccine (PrEP) and Who Really Needs It?
Rabies is one of the deadliest viral infections known to humans. Once symptoms begin, the disease is almost always fatal. However, the most important fact about rabies is that it is 100% preventable through timely vaccination. While most people are aware of the vaccine given after a dog bite (known […]
UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) in Women: Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are one of the most common health problems affecting women.
HIV in Coimbatore: Diagnosis, ART Treatment, and Living a Healthy Life
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a medical condition that weakens the immune system to fight infection.