How Contagious Is Strep Throat? How Does It Spread?
Learn how contagious strep throat is, transmission routes, peak infectivity periods, and prevention strategies to stop spread from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
What Causes Pink Eye?
Learn what causes pink eye including viral, bacterial, allergic, and irritant triggers, plus transmission patterns and when to seek care from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Is Bacterial Vaginosis Contagious? Can I Spread It to My Partner?
Learn whether bacterial vaginosis is contagious, transmission risks between partners, and prevention strategies for BV recurrence from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
How Can I Tell the Difference Between a Yeast Infection and Bacterial Vaginosis?
Learn key differences between yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis including discharge, odor, itching, and treatment requirements from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Can You Treat a UTI Without Antibiotics? Natural Remedies That Actually Help
Learn about natural UTI remedies including cranberry, D-mannose, and supportive care, plus when antibiotics are essential for safe treatment from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Flu vs. COVID vs. RSV: How to Tell the Difference This Winter
Learn to distinguish flu, COVID-19, and RSV through onset patterns, distinctive symptoms, fever characteristics, and progression differences from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
After Antibiotics: 5 Steps to Avoid Getting a Yeast Infection
Learn 5 evidence-based steps to prevent yeast infections after antibiotic treatment including probiotics, diet changes, and hygiene tips from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
BV vs. Yeast Infection vs. STI: Spot the Differences and Symptoms
Learn to distinguish bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and STIs through odor, discharge, itching, and pain patterns for proper treatment from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
How Can I Differentiate Swimmer’s Ear from Other Ear Infections?
Learn to distinguish swimmer’s ear from middle ear infections through pain patterns, triggers, discharge, and examination findings from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.
Can Allergies Lead to Sinusitis?
Learn how allergies can trigger sinusitis through inflammation and bacterial overgrowth, plus prevention and treatment strategies from Dr. Tod at ChatRx.