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With cooler weather comes the season of coughing, sneezing, and runny noses. These symptoms are common to several infections, and it’s critical to know whether you’re dealing with a cold, the flu, or COVID-19. When you know which virus you have, you can take the necessary steps for your health...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But...

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, with morethan 100 different strains. HPV spreads through intimate skin-to-skin contact, and while many infectionsclear up on their own, persistent high-risk types can lead to serious health problems, such as genitalwarts and various cancers, including cervical, anal, and throat cancers....

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema Pallidum which is a gram-negative spirochete bacteria.  Anyone can get Syphilis. Many people who have Syphilis don't know it and it can be passed to others without knowing it.   In the Primary stage of syphilis, a patient...

Trichomoniasis (AKA “trich”) is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects about 2 million individuals in the US every year, per the CDC. It is spread by unprotected sexual contact or intercourse.Signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis differ between men and women. Men may experience discharge, irritation, or itching inside penis...

Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, especially between the ages of 15 to 29 years old. This bacteria can be spread through unprotected sexual intercourse, as well as childbirth from mother to child. Infection can be asymptomatic in men and women. Men...

Genital herpes simplex virus is a common, chronic viral infection that can cause painful blisters in the genital area. There are two types of herpes, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is commonly known as “oral herpes,” or “cold sores” and HSV-2 is commonly known as “genital herpes.” However, oral herpes or...

With the emergence of Covid-19 and Social Distancing, we have started a Telehealth System. There are numerous things that can be seen over Telehealth.Things such as, UTI, Sinusitis, refills for certain medications and Upper Respiratory Infections as well. We are using GoToMeeting platform and patients can log into this and...

     In the late 1970's and early 1980's there was a huge movement to change the way Americans ate and this was because of the Framingham Study.  In this study many end points were examined but mostly heart disease and cholesterol which had a direct relationship.  LDL levels that...

Hello and allow me to introduce myself.  I am a new Team Member at Select Family Practice. I have come with 29 years of experience in Family Practice and Urgent Care.  I have worked with Reza Hatefi PA-C before and believe he brings great things to Primary Care. I love...

Ultraviolet light is invisible to humans, but the effects from exposure to it can be very apparent! With sun exposure, there are two main types of UV rays that cause damage to the DNA in your skin cells. With that being said, it’s important to protect yourself from both types...

High blood pressure, is often called a silent killer because typically there are no symptoms to alert you to its presence. It is a very common disease with over 29% of adults in the US having the disease. Hypertension can be caused by many things such as genetics, obesity, too...

     Can shingles be transmitted from person to person? It may come to a surprise, but the answer is actually no!        Shingles is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox when initially infected. Once chicken pox has resolved,...

TRUTH: Clostridium tetani, or tetanus as it is more commonly known is a spore found in soil, feces, and mouths of many animals. Contracting tetnus can come from something as minor as being scratched by rose thorn while working in your garden or getting your hand licked by your puppy...

We have all heard our fair share of myths about poison ivy.  The most common of those is that we can spread the rash to other parts of our body and to other people when the blister fluid breaks open. This is actually incorrect.  This is confusing for those that...