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The effective therapy rate of this treatment is generally high, in the range of 88–100%. [12] Other oral antifungal treatments for tinea capitis also frequently reported in the literature include terbinafine, itraconazole, and fluconazole; these drugs have the advantage of shorter treatment durations than griseofulvin. [13]
Here’s how to ID signs of a developing infection so you can treat it before it causes real trouble. The post 9 Signs of an Infected Cut or Scrape You Should Never Ignore appeared first on Reader ...
Head lice infestation, also known as pediculosis capitis, is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). [6] Itching from lice bites is common. [5] During a person's first infection, the itch may not develop for up to six weeks. [5] If a person is infected again, symptoms may begin much more quickly. [5]
In a recent report, a previously well 9-year-old boy presented to the outpatients’ clinic with a tender, swollen occipital scalp lesion progressing over one month’s duration. He was initially misdiagnosed as having a bacterial infection, and was given a 2 weeks’ course of oral cephalexin. [5] No improvement was noticed after the course.
It enters through small cuts in the skin to cause a fungal infection. [1] In cases of sporotrichosis affecting the lungs, the fungal spores enter by inhalation. [1] Sporotrichosis can be acquired by handling cats with the disease; it is an occupational hazard for veterinarians. [1] Treatment depends on the site and extent of infection. [1]
Different terms are used to describe how and where infections present over time. In an acute infection, symptoms develop rapidly; its course can either be rapid or protracted. In chronic infection, symptoms usually develop gradually over weeks or months and are slow to resolve. [57]
Other symptoms include a headache, muscle aches, and general abdominal pain. [4] Some studies have suggested a link between Carrion's disease and heart murmurs due to the disease's impact on the circulatory system. In children, symptoms of anorexia, nausea, and vomiting have been investigated as possible symptoms of the disease. [2]
Yaws is a tropical infection of the skin, bones, and joints caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum pertenue. [6] [7] The disease begins with a round, hard swelling of the skin, 2 to 5 cm (0.79 to 1.97 in) in diameter. [6]