If the kidneys are damaged or infected, a person can experience abnormal urination, including clear urination. They may also have other symptoms, such as painful urination or a fever. How does one know if they have a kidney infection? You’ll know you have a kidney infection if you have discomfortRead More →
During phagocytosis, a white blood cell encounters a microbe, engulfs it, and eats it. Once inside the cell, the microbe can be killed using a combination of degradative enzymes, highly reactive chemicals, and an acidic environment. What are the function of leucocytes? Leukocytes (also called white blood cells) are aRead More →
But you can also use a hand sanitizer to clean the affected area as hand sanitizers contain isopropyl alcohol, which is effective on fungus, bacteria, and viruses. What kills ringworm on skin fast? Over-the-counter antifungals can kill the fungus and promote healing. Effective medications include miconazole (Cruex), clotrimazole (Desenex) andRead More →
Dosage and Administration Terramycin (Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment) should be administered topically to the eye 2-4 times daily. Can Terramycin be used on wounds? First aid for the prevention and treatment of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns, abrasions, insect bites, pimples, pustules and other skinRead More →
Don’t eat foods such as undercooked eggs, raw (unpasteurized) milk or cheese, unpasteurized fruit juices, or raw seed sprouts. Don’t drink water that may not be clean, such as from lakes and rivers, or when traveling to foreign countries. When in doubt, use bottled water. Take care around animals. WhenRead More →
Nosocomial infections are infections patients acquire while admitted to a health-care facility and generally develop 48 hours or later after admission. These infections can lead to serious problems like sepsis and even death. What are the effects of nosocomial infection? Nosocomial UTI are associated with a mortality rate of 1%,Read More →
If the cause is temporary, like in the case of an ear infection or loud noise, it’s most likely that the tinnitus will also be temporary. But, if you are experiencing a long-term condition affecting the ear, such as Meniere’s disease, your tinnitus may be more long-lasting or even permanent.Read More →
There are no over-the-counter products to treat bacterial vaginosis (BV). Avoid using douches or products meant for yeast infections, which could make BV worse. See your healthcare provider for treatment. What happens if you use Monistat and you don’t have a yeast infection? If you don’t really have a yeastRead More →
Left untreated, a sinus infection has the potential to spread to your meninges (the protective coverings around your brain and spinal cord), causing them to become inflamed — a condition called meningitis. What happens if you don’t take antibiotics for a sinus infection? Taking unnecessary antibiotics for a sinus infectionRead More →
Common symptoms of sinus infection include: Postnasal drip. Discolored nasal discharge (greenish in color) Nasal stuffiness or congestion. Tenderness of the face (particularly under the eyes or at the bridge of the nose) Frontal headaches. Pain in the teeth. Coughing. Fever. Do you need antibiotics for a sinus infection? AntibioticsRead More →