- Home
- Disease, Illness & Conditions
- Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
I Survived Covid-19: How My Faith Helped Guide Me
Our entire household—my wife and four children—tested positive for COVID-19. I had a serious case. I was hospitalized for a week. In the end, I recovered, and the hospital staff gave me a clap out on the day I was wheeled out. By the grace of God, I survived.
Home Quarantine and Symptom Management With COVID-19
I'm sharing my illness experience to help others prepare for home quarantine and symptom management in the event of COVID-19 infection.
My COVID-19 Experience
Here are some details about my experience after testing positive for the virus, including the testing process, symptoms, and returning to work.
What Does It Feel Like to Get Tested for COVID-19?
Everyone is concerned about COVID-19, so testing is certain to be a priority for many people. Well, here's what it's like to be tested.
My Experience and Recovery With COVID-19
I have successfully recovered from COVID-19, but it's been a tedious journey. This is my story of getting diagnosed and treated and my ongoing recovery.
I Survived COVID-19 at 65 Years Old
I was sick with COVID-19 in March of 2020. Here were my symptoms and how I got tested.
Safety Tips for Staying Healthy When Your Immune System Is Compromised
I have a kidney transplant and just turned 74. I manage myself, my foods, and my activities so that I feel I am able to get the most out of every day. COVID-19 is a challenge, but common sense is what will help everyone.
How I Got Rid of My Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
How I completely got rid of my urinary tract infections. It literally changed my life!
Adult Chicken Pox: 7 Symptoms I Experienced
Chicken pox is much less common in adults than it is in children, but it can have some nasty symptoms. I recently went through this unfortunate experience. This is what you should look out for.
Our Son's Story of Dengue, Blood Transfusions, and Recovery
Our son tested positive for dengue with his platelet count dropping to 15000/cumm. We had no choice but to go for blood transfusion. Thankfully, the transfusion worked, and he recovered.
Mono Symptoms: My Recovery From Glandular Fever and Epstein-Barr Virus
Having glandular fever (aka mono or infectious mononucleosis) is hard. It can take many months to recover from an often-misunderstood disease. What are the signs, and how can you speed recovery?
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection: My Story
Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria frequently infects tissue like burns, open cuts, or abrasions and can affect the internal organs. Learn about the causes, effects, and prevention of this deadly bacteria.
How to Get Rid of Pinworms: A Mother's Story
Read one mother's experience of trying to eradicate pinworms from her household—and regain some semblance of a normal life.
How Do You Know If Your Scabies Treatment Worked?
This is the story of my yearlong battle with scabies—followed by a series of confusing and worrisome reactions to the treatment. I hope this information will be helpful to others.
I Am a Polio Survivor
This is my personal story of polio. I also discuss symptoms, causes, and a brief history of the disease in the United States.
Daily Habits to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
I've had more than my fair share of urinary tract infections. This is what I've learned—from my doctor and through personal experience—about how to prevent them from happening in the first place.