Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida Glabrata: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
Candida is a large family of fungi. It includes around 154 species, and about six of those species regularly cause infections in …
Medical Author
Dr. Amara Osei, MD, FRCPC
Infectious Disease Specialist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Amara Osei is an infectious disease specialist practising in Ottawa, with expertise in sexually transmitted infections, viral illnesses, and emerging infectious diseases. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), she has 12 years of clinical and public-health experience and is a strong advocate for accessible, stigma-free health information.
Articles by Dr. Amara Osei, MD, FRCPC
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Blastomycosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Blastomycosis is a fungal disease caused by inhaling spores of Blastomyces dermatitidis. These spores float in the air after soil …
Infections & Infectious Diseases
Vaginal Yeast Infections: 10 Ways to Prevent Them
A vaginal yeast infection is caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. This fungus naturally lives in small amounts on the skin …
Women's Health
Fallopian Tube Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A fallopian tube infection, also called salpingitis, is a serious condition that affects the female reproductive system.
Pregnancy Complications
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Symptoms, Treatment & Fertility
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female upper reproductive tract. It most often starts when bacteria from a …
Sexual Health & STDs
Trichomoniasis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Trichomoniasis is a vaginal infection caused by a microscopic parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis.
Sexual Health & STDs
Chlamydia Vulvovaginitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Vulvovaginitis simply means inflammation of the vulva and vagina. It is one of the most common reasons women visit their family …
Sexual Health & STDs
Genital Warts: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Genital warts are small, flesh-coloured growths that appear on or around the genitals and anus.
Sexual Health & STDs
STI Symptoms: Signs You Should Never Ignore
Knowing the warning signs of a sexually transmitted infection can protect your health and the health of your partners.
Sexual Health & STDs
Safe Sex: How to Protect Yourself from STIs
Practising safe sex is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect …