Tuberculosis is transmitted through coughing and breathing in particles from an infected person’s lungs. It can lie dormant for years before symptoms appear, but can be treated with medication. Delayed treatment can lead to fatal consequences, especially for those with weakened immune systems. Transmission of tuberculosis occurs much like many common colds. The most common […]
Syphilis is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, but can also be transmitted congenitally or through blood transfusions. The four stages of syphilis infection determine the likelihood of transmission, with the first and second stages being the most infectious. Pregnant mothers with syphilis can transmit the infection to their unborn babies via the placenta. Blood transfusions […]
