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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.
Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.