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[6] [7] Some of these infections are sexually transmitted, however a yeast infection, Candida balanitis, is generally not categorized as such. It is less common among males who are circumcised; in many cases, a dysfunction of the foreskin is a causal or contributing factor. [1] Both not enough cleaning and too much cleaning can cause problems. [1]
Irritants in the environment should be removed. Antibiotics and antifungals can be used to treat the infection, [1] but good hygiene such as keeping the area dry is essential to stop recurrence, however excessive washing with soap can cause contact dermatitis. [2] If infection is sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be notified and treated.
About 16 percent of Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 are infected with genital herpes, making it one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. [26] More than 85% of those with HSV-2 are unaware of their infection. [27] Approximately 776,000 people in the United States get new herpes infections every year. [27]
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Ringworm. What it looks like: Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. It gets its name from its circular rash, which is often red, swollen, and cracked. Other symptoms to note ...
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Physiologic phimosis, common in males 10 years of age and younger, is normal, and does not require intervention. [26] [35] [27] Non-retractile foreskin usually becomes retractable during the course of puberty. [27] If phimosis in older boys or adult males is not causing acute and severe problems, nonsurgical measures may be effective.
Coxsackie B virus infection Enterovirus infection is diagnosed mainly via serological tests such as ELISA and from cell culture. There is no well-accepted treatment for the Coxsackie B group of viruses. Under research [10] PRNP: Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) No Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) No