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There are many types of antifungal drugs, some of which people can get over-the-counter and some of which doctors prescribe. Anyone who has a weakened immune system who thinks they may have a fungal infection should contact a doctor immediately. Molds, yeasts, and mushrooms are all types of fungi. Of the millions of different species of fungi, only a few hundred are responsible for making people sick. Fungi can cause a variety of conditions. Most of them affect the nails or skin, causing rashes or other skin conditions, but some can cause more serious infections. Fungi can cause meningitis, blood infections, and lung infections. This article will explore the different types of fungal infections, when to see a doctor, and which antifungal drugs are available to treat fungal infections. Antifungal drugs are the medications people use to treat fungal infections. People can take antifungal drugs orally, apply them topically, or administer them intravenously through an IV drip. Antifungal ...

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Meningitis and encephalitis are two conditions that affect the central nervous system (CNS). Meningitis causes swelling in the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, while encephalitis causes brain inflammation. Bacteria, viruses, fungus, and parasites can all cause meningitis and encephalitis. Both conditions also share similar symptoms, such as a headache, stiff neck, and sensitivity to light. Keep reading to learn more about the similarities and differences between the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for meningitis and encephalitis. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges. The meninges are a protective covering, or membrane, that coats the brain and spinal cord. The different types of meningitis relate to the cause of the infection. Viral meningitis Viruses that cause meningitis are usually enteroviruses that enter through the mouth and travel to the brain, where they multiply and infect nearby tissue. Saliva, mucus, and feces can contain enteroviruses. Transm...

Introduction Musculoskeletal infection (MSKI) is a common reason to seek medical care in the emergency department (ED). MSKI can present in many forms, depending on the involvement of the various soft-tissue layers, bones, and joints. Infection may manifest as cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, pyomyositis, myositis, osteomyelitis, or septic arthritis. It was estimated that MSKI develops in approximately 1.98 million patients every year in the emergency department in the United States, most of whom are diagnosed with cellulitis or a soft-tissue abscess. 1 Various reasons including can lead to MSKI. One of the most important features of treating MSKI is the requirement of a multidisciplinary approach including orthopedic surgeons, infectious disease doctors, radiologists, emergency room physicians, and nurses. 2 If the MSKI is misdiagnosed and left untreated, the patient's condition can deteriorate to sepsis, septic shock, and even death. 3 Our Xiangya Hospital of Central Sout...

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Roseola and measles are two different diseases that present with a high fever and a rash. They are both most commonly seen in childhood, although measles can affect people of any age, and roseola in adults is very rare. While both diseases share similarities, there are distinguishing factors, such as how the symptoms present and the disease progression. Read on to find out the difference between roseola and measles rashes. Roseola, also known as roseola infantum, sixth disease, or exanthema subitum, is a viral infection that typically affects children. The human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) or human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) causes roseola. The disease is spread through tiny respiratory droplets that people either breathe in or pick up from surfaces they touch. This disease usually presents in children between the ages of 6–12 months . Children who have this disease experience a high fever, followed by a pink or red rash. Roseola is a self-limiting viral illness, meaning it will typically go awa...

Inner ear infections can cause certain parts of the inner ear to become inflamed. These infections can affect a person's hearing and balance. They often occur when a person has a cold or the flu or if a middle ear infection spreads into the inner ear. The inner ear is the deepest part of the human ear. It sits at the end of the ear tubes. It is the part of the ear that turns sound waves into nerve impulses. It also plays an important role in helping a person balance. Inner ear infections can cause the structures of the inner ear to become inflamed, which can lead to a number of symptoms . These include nausea, dizziness, a sensation of imbalance, and hearing impairments. This article explores types of inner ear infections, looking at their symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and home remedies. It also looks at risk factors, complications, and inner ear infections in children. There are two main types of inner ear infections: labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis. The fo...

Graduate student Kristen LeGault and assistant professor Kimberley Seed, both in the  Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, specialize in the evolution of human pathogens and the viruses that infect bacteria, known as phages.  In partnership with the International Center of Diarrheal Disease Research in Bangladesh, the lab investigates epidemic Vibrio cholerae , a bacterium that causes cholera infections in humans. Cholera evolves defenses against phages, and in turn, phages adapt to overcome bacterial defenses through continued rounds of coevolution. The lab isolates the cholera bacteria and their viruses from patient stool samples from Bangladesh, where cholera outbreaks are common, to better understand the genetic and evolutionary relationship between phages and cholera.  When screening cholera isolates for phage sensitivity, LeGault and Seed found that a strain of cholera had unexpectedly become resistant to infection by...

President Joe Biden on Thursday said he has ordered the military to start taking steps toward making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for uniformed service members. In comments at the White House, Biden stopped short of imposing a vaccine mandate right away. But he said he has asked the Defense Department to look into how, and when, the military will add vaccines to protect against COVID-19 to the list of other vaccinations service members must receive. Biden said making the vaccines mandatory is important because troops often serve in places where vaccination rates are low and COVID is prevalent. Read Next: Cavalry Not Horsing Around with Mismanufactured Patches. Can you Spot the Error? "Men and women in uniform, who protect this country against grave threats, should be protected as much as possible from getting COVID-19," he said. COVID vaccines are now available on an emergency use basis. Until the Food and...

Photo: Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag To be jabbed again, or not to be jabbed again, that is the question. Though the current crop of COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe disease and death, a surge in new cases fueled by the Delta variant has contributed to the debate about whether booster shots may soon be necessary, especially as the first people to be vaccinated in the U.S. get beyond the six-month mark. Here's what we know so far about booster shots and who may be first in line when they're available. What does the science say about immunity? It's difficult to say just how long vaccine-induced immunity will last given the relatively short time that the COVID vaccines have been tested in people. Early research indicates it could last for several months or a couple ...

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It causes symptoms like fatigue, rash, fever, and swollen glands. Mono is spread through saliva and thus is sometimes called the kissing disease. However, mono can also result from the exchange of blood or semen through sexual contact. Though mono cannot be cured, you can manage your symptoms at home with over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers or fever reducers, rest, and lots of fluid. LumiNola / Getty Images Symptoms Symptoms can resemble those of strep throat, including swollen lymph nodes, a sore throat, and a fever. Other symptoms include body aches, fatigue, abdominal pain, and swollen tonsils. Mono symptoms usually don't appear until about four to six weeks after exposure to the virus. Symptoms that do not resolve in about 10 days usually warrant a call to your healthcare provider. In rare cases, symptoms such as fatigue may last for six months....

In what turned out to be one of the most important accidents of all time, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming returned to his laboratory after a vacation in 1928 to find a clear zone surrounding a piece of mold that had infiltrated a petri dish full of Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus ), a common skin bacterium he was growing. That region of no bacterial growth was the unplanned birth of a medical miracle, penicillin, and would lead to the era of antibiotics. Now, in a paper published today in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have announced another accidentally discovered, potentially game-changing treatment -- one that may one day provide an alternative immune-based solution to the danger of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. And like Fleming's surprise finding, the bacterium of note is once again S. aureus -- but this time, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the life-threatening strain unharmed by ...