Category Archives: infections

Free HIV testing tomorrow in Wichita

Posted on December 1, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

In celebration of Worlds AIDS Day (today!) the Sedgwick County Health Department will offer free HIV testing tomorrow (Monday 12/2/2013).  Two locations are offered. If you are a WSU student or faculty the testing is offered in Ahlberg Hall main … Continue reading →

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Practice changer for sore throats!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Steroids may be helpful for sore throats.  This is a new thought. 8 research trials were combined with results showing that for patients with sore throats (with  negative rapid strep test) and painful swallowing that steroids may treat the symptoms.  Patients who … Continue reading →

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Traveler’s diarrhea

Posted on August 2, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Summer is traveling season. . . this brings up the age-old question of … What to do to avoid diarrhea?  What to take?  When to take it? What is traveler’s diarrhea (TD)?  It is defined as passing 3 or more … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis C. What? Should I get tested?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Hepatitis C is a virus infecting the liver.   It may cause serious liver damage or even death. How do you get it?  It is spread by exposure to hepatitis C (HCV) infected blood or body fluids.  High-risk patients are those … Continue reading →

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Cold sores. What works to stop them?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

An epidemiology and biostatistics student (what a mouthful!) answered the question of –how effective is therapy for preventing recurrence of cold sores due to herpes labialis? Cold sores are commonly caused by herpes simplex virus type 1.  More than 90% … Continue reading →

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Gonorrhea. The G word.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Nuts-and-bolts about gonorrhea. Sexually transmitted. Symptoms are different for men and women.  For men, the most common symptom is pain with urination.  In women, less than ½ have symptoms.  When present, symptoms are vaginal discharge and pain with intercourse. 10 … Continue reading →

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FDA links reflux medicine to severe diarrhea

Posted on March 22, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a drug safety warning  discussing the link between an anti-reflux medication and watery stools.  The warning suggests that medicines in the proton pump inhibitor family (like omeprazole and nexium) may increase the risk … Continue reading →

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Shingles vaccine rebate!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

The shingles vaccine, Zostavax, can have a pricey out-of-pocket co-pay.  The vaccine maker is offering up to $140 to reimburse the patient for that out-of-pocket payment. If you are older than 60, have had chicken pox, and have NOT been … Continue reading →

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Does it burn when you pee?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Burning is one sign of bladder infection (and sexually transmitted diseases–another topic altogether).  Bladder infections are common and uncomfortable.  It is caused by a bacterial infection in the bladder.  Symptoms are pain and/or urgency with urination, a sense of incomplete emptying … Continue reading →

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Vaccine suggested earlier. Hmmm. . . another shot?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

An FDA advisory panel is supporting an earlier administration of the pneumonia vaccine. Prevnar 13 is to prevent pneumococcal disease–which is a bacteria causing pneumonia and other invasive disease. The advisory panel is poised to suggest the Prevnar 13 be … Continue reading →

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