The first signs of a COVID-19 infection vary from person to person. We’re still very much in the throes of winter ― and that means we’re still dealing with lots of respiratory viruses. This includes ...

Dear Dr. Gott: When is a child or an adult contagious with a sore throat, cold or the flu? What is a good rule of thumb to follow for a child returning to school, or an adult to work, after such an ...

Myositis is a group of conditions that cause muscle inflammation and weakness. Viral myositis occurs as a complication of a viral infection, such as influenza viruses or enteroviruses. Viral myositis, ...

In the weeks following a bout of influenza or COVID, the risk of heart attack or stroke may rise dramatically, and chronic infections such as HIV may increase the long-term risk of serious ...

At home while arranging care: Keep the patient comfortable, encourage fluid intake (unless contraindicated), avoid sedatives, and do not give antibiotics without medical advice. For infants, ensure ...

In November 2021, Hillary Steffen lost her sense of taste and smell and thought she had COVID-19. While she also had a low-grade fever that started a few days earlier, it didn’t feel “alarming,” she ...