Microbiologists based in a hospital environment support and oversee the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the spread of infection. Through laboratory testing, they identify the appropriate treatment for particular infectious diseases and monitor patients throughout their treatment.

The only way to know for sure is to get tested. Both men and women, all ages and gender identities can get tested at Galaxy Speciality Clinic. If you think you have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease(STI/STD) or have symptoms like an unusual discharge, itching, a rash, or anything that doesn’t feel normal, contact us immediately for an appointment.

Our immune system is designed to protect us from foreign substances that enter our body. Anyone who suffers from allergies will have an overactive immune system that is trying to push out allergens that could be considered harmless. The body with release histamine to push the allergens out. The exit points are the eyes, nose, and mouth. As a result, inflammation can occur as well as other symptoms.

Poor hand hygiene, poor aseptic technique, and poor catheter placement all predispose towards Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Unnecessary or overlong catheterization is a further risk factor, with poor urethral orifice asepsis a predisposing factor.