Urgent care centers provide a bridge between primary care physicians and hospital emergency rooms. The staff in urgent care centers consists of family care and emergency room physicians who can handle all the services provided at a traditional doctor’s office or the emergency room with the exception of keeping medical records and treating life-threatening conditions. This makes them convenient for patients with injuries or illnesses that are not life-threatening and who cannot wait to book an appointment with their primary care
Strep throat is a contagious disease caused by a bacteria known as streptococcus. The disease causes inflammation and swelling of the mucous membranes lining the back of the throat and tonsils. It mainly affects school-aged children and teenagers. Strep throat is common in children aged between 5 to 15 years. Statistics show that Streptococcus bacteria causes about 15% to 40% of sore throat cases in this age group. Read More…
Inflammation of the eye, is commonly referred to as pink eye or conjunctivitis. This is a very common infection that is caused by a number of factors. As common as it is, not all forms are contagious. However, it is important to understand the signs and symptoms of what the cause could be in order to treat it properly.
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