Treating mpox (monkeypox) in older adults involves a careful approach that balances supportive care with targeted interventions, especially because older individuals may have additional health challenges or weakened immune systems that can complicate recovery. Although there is currently no treatment…
Monkeypox infection is caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus, which is related to the smallpox virus. The infection originates primarily from contact with infected animals or humans carrying the virus. Although the name “monkeypox” suggests…
Chikungunya virus disease is an infection transmitted by mosquitoes, mainly the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species. The symptoms usually appear suddenly within 2 to 7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The hallmark of chikungunya is a…
Transvestic disorder, also known as transvestic fetishism, is a condition where individuals derive sexual pleasure from dressing in clothing typically associated with the opposite sex. This condition is distinct from being transgender, as it primarily involves a sexual arousal component…
Fetishistic disorder is a condition where a person experiences intense and persistent sexual arousal from non-living objects or specific non-genital body parts, which causes significant distress or impairment in their life. Understanding what causes fetishistic disorder involves exploring a complex…
Sexual sadism disorder is a complex and serious mental health condition characterized by deriving intense sexual arousal from inflicting physical or psychological pain, suffering, or humiliation on another person who does not consent. The signs of this disorder can be…
Sexual masochism disorder involves a person experiencing intense sexual arousal from being humiliated, beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer, but it becomes a disorder when these urges cause significant distress or impairment in daily life. Understanding what causes sexual…
Pedophilic disorder can lead to a wide range of serious complications that affect not only the individual with the disorder but also others around them. These complications span psychological, social, legal, and health domains, creating complex challenges. At the core,…
Frotteuristic disorder is a psychological condition where an individual experiences intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person, typically in crowded public places. This behavior is compulsive and repetitive, often involving environments like subways, concerts, or busy…
Voyeuristic disorder is a psychological condition marked by intense, recurring sexual arousal from observing unsuspecting people who are naked, undressing, or engaged in sexual activities, without their knowledge or consent. The core signs of this disorder revolve around persistent fantasies,…