It is usually used for thrush (a fungal infection).
No, Impetigo is a bacterial infection usually affecting children, however may also affect adults. Impetigo can be cured and treated with antibacterial ointments. Herpes is a viral infection. There is currently no cure for herpes.
Impetigo :)
"Rule out impetigo" means make sure it's not impetigo, a bacterial infection of the skin.
I think you mean Impetigo, which is a skin infection common in small children. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impetigo
There are different types of fungal infections.A yeast infection is a specific type of fungal infection (candida yeast).
its a fungal infection that can be taken care of by anti fungal cream.
Can a fungal infection be mistaken for adenocarcinoma?
Cortisone is contraindicated in fungal infections. It masks the signs of fungal infection and the immunity is also suppressed. So it increases the gravity and severity of the fungal infection.
dermatophytosis is fungal infection of hands and feet
"Rule out impetigo" means make sure it's not impetigo, a bacterial infection of the skin.
I'm sure there are a number of possibilities, but the two that immediately spring to mind are ringworm and impetigo. For your sake I seriously hope it's not impetigo, as it is a highly contagious and truly disgusting disease. Despite the name, ringworm is not a parasitic worm, but a fungal infection.