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Fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails often can be diagnosed based on the characteristic appearance of affected areas. A KOH (potassium hydroxide) prep is a simple laboratory test to confirm the diagnosis.
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∙ 13y agoDiagnosis of fluke infections is based on a combination of the patient's history, particularly travel or residence in areas known to have flukes, and identification of the fluke's eggs or adult forms.
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∙ 13y agoA positive diagnosis of blastomycosis is made when the fungus B. dermatitidis is identified by direct microscopic examination of body fluids such as sputum and prostate fluid or in tissue samples (biopsies) from the lung or skin.
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What is metronidazole used to treat?
Metronidazole is an anti-fungal medication typically used to treat yeast infections. In general, fungal infections in domestic mammals are uncommon, but this tends to be a first-choice drug when a fungal infection is diagnosed.
What area of the US is known for fungal infections?
Fungal infections would be found in the warmer part of the US. In that warmer section the more humid part would have the most fungal infections.
How are dermatologic fungal infections generally identified?
Dermatologic fungal infections are usually described by their location on the body
Grisefulvin is effective in treating which type of infections?
fungal infections
Can you get a lung fungal infection from filing on toes that have fungal infections?
YES
How are bacterial and fungal infections treated?
They are treated with antibiotics. <-----------Fungal infections are NOT treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics only kill bacteria.
What is myocology?
study of fungal infections
Are Fungal infections are more common than bacterial or viral infections?
No
Is Chloramphenicol used to treat fungal infections?
Chloramphenicol is used to treat bacterial infections. Some infections are incorrectly assumed to be fungal infections but may actually be bacterial infections. It is best to be sure by testing for the specific cause of the infection.
How do micro organism that fungal infections enter the body?
A microorganism that can cause fungal infections can enter the body through means such as inhalation and broken skin.
What are fungal cultures?
Fungal cultures are done less frequently. A group of fungi called dermatophytes cause a skin infection called ringworm. Yeast causes an infection called thrush. These infections are usually diagnosed using a method other than culture, such as the KOH test
What is fluconazole?
Fluconazole is similar to an antibiotic but it treats fungal infections rather than pathogens. It can be used as an intravenous drug to treat systemic fungal infections, or as a cream for example to treat topical localised fungal infections. A common example of a fungal infection is thrush (candidiasis) which can effect mucous membranes in areas such as the mouth or vagina. Athletes foot (tinea pedis) is another example of a fungal infection. Some fungal infections can be very serious causing septicaemia, but mostly they are localised and uncomfortable, but easily treated.
