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We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here's our process. A boil or furuncle is a skin infection caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus . It tends to thrive in warm, moist areas of skin, most commonly the nostrils, armpits, the crease between the buttocks, and the inner thighs. Boils can also spread under the skin and cluster. If this happens, the clusters form deeper abscesses called carbuncles, which may scar the skin. The size and color of a boil can vary, depending on how severe it is, or the amount of skin involved. However, most boils tend to have a similar appearance. Share on Pinterest A boil is a rounded swollen bump that may be filled with light-colored pus. Boils occur when the bacteria Staphyloccus auerus invades the walls of a damaged or exposed hair follicle and colonizes it, causing infection. Some 10 to 20 percent of the population are carriers of Staphyloccus auerus . ...

Croup,  inflammation of the subglottic upper airway mucosa manifest as respiratory distress airflow obstruction in children. In addition, it is associated with epithelial-level edema, and most emergency department (ED) admissions occur due to an acute viral infection. Study: Croup Associated With SARS-CoV-2: Pediatric Laryngotracheitis During the Omicron Surge. Image Credit: rumruay / Shutterstock The frequency of the presentations seems to be variable based on the local prevalence and specific viral pathogens. About 75% of the cases result from a particular parainfluenza virus (PIV), among its four subtypes, while the remaining occur due to common seasonal respiratory viruses. These common cold viruses, as well as the endemic coronaviruses, are included in the standard multiplex RVP (respiratory viral panel testing). A negligible number of cases (<10) of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection-associated crou...

More than 500 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since late 2019. Most people who develop COVID-19 have mild disease, but there's compelling evidence that people with certain health conditions like leukemia are at elevated risk of severe disease or death. A 2021 study presented at the 63rd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition found that people with blood cancer have a 17 percent chance of dying from COVID-19, significantly higher than the general population. It's less clear if COVID-19 increases your risk of developing leukemia or other blood cancers. Some researchers think it's plausible that COVID-19, in combination with other factors, could contribute to cancer development. At this time, the link remains theoretical. Read on to learn more about how COVID-19 could, in theory, contribute to the development of leukemia. Some types of blood cancer have been linked to infections. It's not clear if COVID-19 contributes to the developme...

Unlike other infectious diseases that affect the lungs, the immune response to fight tuberculosis (TB) infections develops at least twice as slowly. Until recently, the dynamic interplay between bacteria and the host's immune system remained unclear, hampering the development of effective therapies against the disease, which kills more people worldwide than HIV/AIDS and is second only to COVID-19. In a paper published in Cell Reports today, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine immunologists discovered that adaptive immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis -- pathogenic bacteria that cause TB -- matures over time. The first subset of infection-fighting T lymphocytes does not become fully active until three months after the infection, and the emergence of a second subset of T cells at five months post-infection can contribute to bacterial clearance and recovery. Such delayed adaptive immune response partially explains why TB infections easily take hold in the h...

Ringworm can be treated with antifungal creams containing clotrimazole (Cruex, Lotrimin), miconazole (Desenex, Monistat-Derm), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and terbinafine (Lamisil). In cases of severe or resistant infections on the scalp or nails, doctors may prescribe oral medicines such as terbinafine, itraconazole (Sporanox), griseofulvin, fluconazole (Diflucan), ciclopirox, or naftifine.

Areal view of the main facilities and ponds operated by Dagón © Dagón Dagón, on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, is an aquaculture company producing a variety of freshwater and marine fish. Located in coastal Kibbutz Maagan Michael, Dagón is well known internationally for producing prized koi carp. The general manager, Boaz Ginzbourg also has his hands full with the operation of highly diversified hatchery and farm units, which apply egg-to-plate pond production of tilapia, mullet and a variety of carp – as well as a saltwater RAS for sea bream, seabass and barramundi. While farm products are destined for the Isra...

Most people have a regular skincare routine for their face, but taking care of the rest of your skin is just as important otherwise fungal infections can happen. Anyone can get a fungal infection, especially people with weakened immune systems, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and sometimes they can be tricky to get rid of. While environmental factors do play a part in getting a fungal infection, there are preventive measures to take that include, keeping skin dry and clean, washing your hands often after touching animals, avoiding using other people's towels and personal products and wearing shoes in locker rooms and community showers, Eat This, Not That! Health spoke with experts who explain what a fungal infection, signs you have one and how to treat it. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID . Shutterstock Dr. Jason Miller, board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger D...

Rubella, also known as German measles, is a viral infection that causes a rash and other symptoms. It is airborne, meaning it can spread through tiny particles in a person's sneezes and coughs. A pregnant person can also pass rubella to the developing fetus. Rubella is contagious and causes a rash that typically starts on the face and then spreads to other areas of the body. A person may also experience other symptoms, such as fever and swollen glands. While most people may develop a mild infection, it can be dangerous for a developing fetus. During pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage or congenital abnormalities. This article examines how rubella spreads, its risks, prevention, and more. Rubella spreads through the air through coughing or sneezing. A person with the virus can transmit it: 1 week before a rash develops 1 week after symptoms first appear According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the United States eliminated rubella in 2004 through vaccinat...