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Jun 20, 2007 -
Your ears are pretty remarkable. Their unique design helps to tip water out of your ear canal, so you can usually bathe, shower, swim, and even walk in the rain with no problems. The ear canal is also acidic which prevents against bacterial and fungal infections.
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Jun 18, 2007 -
Athlete's foot is no fun. Initially it causes the skin on your feet to peel, blister or turn red. Over time, the infection can cause the tissue on your feet to breakdown, soften, become soggy, itch, and have a foul odor.
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Oct 28, 2009 -
It's a germy world out there, and keeping those germs off your hands is considered the best way to fight catching a cold or flu this season. We recently learned that washing your hands with cold water is just as effective as hot. We also know that anti-bacterial soaps are no more effective than regular soaps.
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Jul 17, 2009 -
It seems that even simple Summer fun comes with risks, and if you're cooling off in the pool this season, you're at risk for swimmer's ear. When your ear is exposed to excess moisture, whether from swimming or bathing, water can become trapped in your ear canal.
The delicate skin inside your ear can then become soggy and begin to break down.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment for Acute Sinusit...
- Treatment for Chronic Sinus...
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Restriction
In February 2007, the FDA announced that the antibiotic telithromycin (Ketek) should no longer be used for treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis. In June 2006, the FDA reported that several people had died of liver damage after taking this drug. Telithromycin is now only approved for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Nail infection, candidal
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Fungal nail infection is an infection of the nails by a fungus.
Alternative Names
Nails - fungal infection; Onychomycosis; Infection - fungal - nails
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Candida, flourescent stain
Candidiasis, cutaneous - around the mouth
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Cutaneous candidiasis is an infection of the skin, caused by the fungus candida.
Alternative Names
Skin infection - fungal; Fungal infection - skin; Skin infection - yeast; Yeast infection - skin; Intertriginous candidiasis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body, some produce no harm or benefits, while others may cause harmful infections.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Dermatitis, reaction to tinea
Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg
Tinea versicolor - close-up
Tinea versicolor - shoulders
Ringworm, tinea on the hand and leg
Tinea versicolor - close-up
Tinea versicolor on the back
Ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger
Ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg
Granuloma, fungal (Majocchi's)
Granuloma, fungal (Majocchi's)
Tinea corporis - ear
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Definition
Tinea corporis is a skin infection due to dermatophytes, a type of fungi.
See also:
- Tinea capitis
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Tinea cruris (jock itch)
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Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
Alternative Names
Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Tinea corporis (often called ringworm of the body) is a common skin disorder, especially among children. However, it may occur in people of all ages.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Following Up
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Osteomyelitis is a bone infection. It can occur in any bone in the body, but it usually affects the long bones (leg and arm), vertebral, and foot bones. Bacteria almost always cause the infection, with Staphylococcus as the most common infecting microorganism, but fungi can occasionally have the same effect.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Prevention
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Diagnosis:
Diagnosing pneumonia may be difficult, since lab tests to grow the bacteria from samples can take many days to process, and chest x-rays cannot always distinguish between pneumonia and other conditions. New tests have the potential to make diagnosis easier and quicker. One is a blood test that identifies a marker of severe inflammation in the body.
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