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How are bacterial and fungal infections treated?
Bacterial infections are typically treated with antibiotics, which work by targeting the bacteria causing the infection. Fungal infections are usually treated with antifungal medications, which can come in the form of creams, ointments, or oral medications. In some cases, a combination of treatments may be used depending on the severity and type of infection.
How are fungal infections treated by doctors?
Superficial fungal infections are usually treated with such antifungal creams or sprays as tolnaftate (Aftate or Tinactin), clotrimazole, miconazole nitrate (Micatin products)
What is antifungal?
Antifungal-- A medicine used to treat infections caused by a fungus
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.
Do fungal infections come and go or do they have to be treated?
The majority of skin, nail, or scalp fungal ailments need treatment. Your physician will be able to correctly identify what type of fungal infection you have and thereby prescribe the optimal therapeutic cream/ointment.
What are the recommended anti-fungal medicines for dogs with fungal infections?
The recommended anti-fungal medicines for dogs with fungal infections are itraconazole, fluconazole, and terbinafine. These medications are commonly prescribed by veterinarians to treat various types of fungal infections in dogs.
What conditions are treated with systemic antifungal drugs?
used to treat infections in various parts of the body that are caused by a fungus.systemic infections, yeast infections or topical infections.used to prevent or treat fungal infections in people whose immune systems are weakened.
What are the Chinese medicine or Japanese Kampo treatments for jock itch?
The Chinese medicine treatments include bupleurum or Chinese thoroughwax to treat fungal skin infections or jock itch.
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.
Vancomycin can be given to patient of aspergellosis?
No, vancomycin is usually given for Gram-positive bacterial infections and aspergillosis is caused by fungal disease. These fungal diseases are best treated with antibiotics like amphotericin-B .
How are dermatologic fungal infections generally identified?
Dermatologic fungal infections are usually described by their location on the body
How can I get rid of funkus on my skin?
It is spelled fungus. A fungal infection of the skin can be treated with an anti-fungal medicine. Many of these are available as an over-the-counter cream that is applied to the skin. See your local drugstore.
