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So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Centennial has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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It has been almost three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the virus is still impacting local communities. While the COVID-19 virus’s lethal outcomes have been quelled by vaccines and community prevention, the virus is still expecting to spread at the start of 2023 The causes of COVID-19 are still the same as they were back in 2020 but new variants, lax prevention, and other factors are likely to spread the ...

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STDs or sexually transmitted diseases are very common.   This disease can cause symptoms like pain and discomfort, rashes, sores, or bumps in the penis, vagina, and testicles, swollen testicles, itchiness in the vagina, and unexpected bleeding after sex. STDs can be treated if they get diagnosed at the right time. Some STDs also go away on their own. For diagnosis, the health provider suggests STD testing that can vary based on your symptoms. STD testing ...

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The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually.  This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...

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Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Centennial, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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The fall season is going to see a major increase in seasonal illnesses as common illnesses, like cold and flu, spread in combination with emergent illnesses like COVID-19 and other upper respiratory illnesses like RSV. Whether it is at your child’s school, at the office or workplace, or just during your normal day, the risk of seasonal illnesses is extremely high as the weather cools down. Contrary to popular belief, illnesses rise as more ...

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Recent news reports about public health updates heavily covered the latest surge in respiratory syncytial virus or “RSV '' throughout the U.S. In fact, the CDC found that RSV has led to increased hospitalizations and emergency room visits through several U.S regions. RSV for most patients is not a debilitating illness but it can have significant health consequences for infants and older, auto-immune compromised individuals. RSV can cause cold and flu-like symptoms in school-aged ...

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