by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that regulates the body’s metabolism and organ function. The gland is located across the base of the neck below the Adam’s apple and in front of the windpipe. The thyroid produces hormones that...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is the most severe form of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). AIDS was first reported in 1981 and is now a worldwide epidemic. HIV progressively destroys the cells of the immune system thereby damaging the body’s...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
HPV, or Human Papilloma Virus, may well be the STD of the new millennium. The virus has been studied for a relatively short time but already 80 different genotypes have been identified in the US. Approximately 20 to 30 are known to infect the genital area. Even though...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Are Pubic Lice or Crabs? Public lice, or crabs, is the common name for Pediculosis. Pediculosis is a tiny crab-like parasite that is usually found in the pubic hair of infected men and women, and occasionally in the hair of the chest, armpits, eyelashes and...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Is Molluscum Contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a benign viral infection of the skin caused by the pox virus. Molluscum contagiosum most often affects young children who pass it to each other through saliva while in adults the virus is sexually transmitted....
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by viruses or other factors, including alcohol abuse, certain medications or physical trauma. Some cases of hepatitis are not a serious threat to health, but the disease can become chronic...
