DescriptionAn illness caused by infection with bacteria and spread mainly by contact with genitals or body fluids.OverviewChlamydia is an infection by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. The bacteria spread from person to person most often during sexual contact. Untreated chlamydia can lead to medical issues, such as damage...
DescriptionA childhood infection causing an itchy rash with fluid-filled blisters that a vaccine can prevent.OverviewThe varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox. The virus spreads easily to people who haven't had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine. Although often mild, chickenpox can be serious and lead to other healt...
DescriptionA condition involving stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. Also known as frozen shoulder.OverviewFrozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, involves shoulder joint pain and stiffness. Having to keep a shoulder still for a long period increases the risk of developing frozen shoulder. This might happ...
