My six-year-old daughter has been suffering from a swimmer's ear infection since Saturday afternoon. She has had high temperatures, pain, vomiting, and difficulty eating. She has been given Advil and plenty of water, but her condition has deteriorated. She is currently very hot, shaking, and has a very sore ear. Does she need to go to a doctor and get antibiotics?

March 1st, 2023

I was recently told I had genital herpes but have yet to have any tests done, and my boyfriend is negative. I am usually prone to bacterial infections on the skin and am a MRSA carrier. What other possibilities could explain my symptoms, and what tests should I get to confirm the diagnosis?

August 27th, 2023

I have had equivocal results on my previous UREA breath tests and fecal tests, and I've had to take antibiotics twice, which has delayed my ability to retest. Can I do a blood test for Helicobacter pylori while on antibiotics, or should I proceed with the UREA breath test despite being on antibiotics?

September 6th, 2023

An individual with recurrent MRSA infections, persistent UTIs, a history of severe spinal abscess, partial kidney function, Parkinson's, dementia, asthma, COPD, and is 78 years old and in a wheelchair, is looking to relocate from Chicago to California. Is it safe for him to travel, and what precautions should be taken?

December 4th, 2024

How long does 1 mg of clonazepam stay in the system, and will it affect a routine pre-employment 5-panel drug test?

June 16th, 2023