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Strep Throat

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

“Strep throat” is a sore throat that is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It’s the most common bacterial infection of the throat, and the words “Strep Throat” (or “strep”) […]

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Sore Throat

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Sore throat is a common medical condition that usually lasts a couple of days and gets better on its own; however, sometimes a sore throat can be serious. If it […]

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Mononucleosis

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Have you ever heard of “the kissing disease”? Mononucleosis (pronounced mon-o-nuke-lee-o-sis, or “mono” for short) got this nickname because people can pass it through their saliva when they kiss. Kissing […]

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Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis

Updated 21 December 2021 under Health Guides.

Have you ever wondered what’s in the back of your throat? Besides your uvula (the piece of tissue that hangs down in the middle and looks like a tiny punching […]

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College Health: Health Services and Common Health Problems

Updated 3 December 2021 under Health Guides.

What are student health services? The student health services (sometimes called the student health center or clinic) at your college is probably the first place you should go when you […]

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