Tag Archives: Infection
Diagnosis of Staphylococcus
A diagnosis of the presence of staphylococcus is generally confirmed through the use of a culture grown of an appropriate specimen. Observation of the color, smell, clearance zone on the culture medium, or other tests helps determine the type of staphylococcus present. Relatively recently, a staph infection can be determined more quickly so that infection … Continue reading
Parasitic Infections
An infection due to parasites is not uncommon in the Western world, although many people do not think of parasites in connection with a modern lifestyle. Parasitic infections such as worms are common in pets, and are routinely treated by veterinarians. However, humans get parasites too. A flea bite from Rover’s flea infestation is a … Continue reading
Transmission of Parasitic Infections
In animals, parasites can be quite common. These parasites can be transferred to humans from eating the flesh, particularly if the meat is not cooked properly. Infections are spread by eating infected food, in feces or from touching surfaces where the single-celled parasitic organisms are found. For pet owners, infection control involves de-worming dogs, cats … Continue reading
Symptoms of Parasitic Infections
An infection caused by the organism known as Guinea worm is fairly well documented in ancient records. The infection is contracted by drinking contaminated water in which the eggs are found. The stomach acid releases the larvae into the intestine. Female worms live under the surface of the skin for about a year. They then … Continue reading
Parasitic Infections in the intestinal Tract
Parasites that live in the intestinal tract of the host being, may act upon the immune system in order to maintain the optimal parasitic living environment. A suppressed immune system leaves the host organism open to all sorts of secondary infections. In addition, specific actions of the parasite can create such side effects as constipation. … Continue reading
Treatment and Prevention of Sinus Infections
The type of infection will determine the appropriate treatment. Most sinus infections don’t require active treatment with drugs or medications, since antibiotics are not effective against viral or fungal causes. The natural defenses of the body will fight off an acute infection in many cases. Treatments to relieve sinus infection symptoms include nasal sprays, nasal … Continue reading
Diagnosis of Sinusitis
When the medical professional is attempting to determine the cause of the sinus infection, there are several processes that may be done. For example, the doctor will probably check to see if there is tenderness in the throat or nasal passages. Blockages, pockets where infections can thrive or abnormalities can be viewed with the aid … Continue reading
Symptoms of Sinus Infections
Often the first symptom of a sinus infection is a headache. The headache and difficulty breathing due to swollen nasal membranes sometimes follow a cold or a bout with the flu. The sufferer may not realize that a sinus infection is causing the symptoms until several days later when there is no relief of the … Continue reading
Dealing with Sinus Infections
Acute sinusitis or sinus infection is sometimes called acute rhinosinusitis. The condition is painful and can even be dangerous, due to the danger of infection spreading into ear canals, teeth or even the brain. Sinus infections that recur or that do not clear up within a few days are known as chronic sinusitis. The condition … Continue reading
Treatment of Infections
Treatment of infections is much more comprehensive than in decades past, thanks to the growth in the number and availability of powerful antibiotics and effective vaccines. Many people are aware that antibiotics are not effective against a viral infection, but they can be a prime treatment mode for a bacterial infection. Many illnesses manifesting infectious … Continue reading