When MRSA infects skin, a swollen, red area develops, and it is usually painful. MRSA skin infections may develop pus or weep other fluids. If left untreated, a MRSA skin infection can go progressively deeper into the body, infecting blood and organs. Symptoms of MRSA infection can include chills, cough, chest pain, fever, fatigue, muscle aches, rashes, shortness of breath and a general feeling of malaise. The worst and final symptom of progressed MRSA infection is death Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/08/mrsa-antibiotic-resistant-bug-that-has-health-officials-worried/#ixzz2UnSQcGzS When MRSA infects skin, a swollen, red area develops, and it is usually painful.
Name 3/15/14 Anatomy & Physiology Period 3 Pemphigoid Pemphigoid is a skin disease that has 3 different types. It is an autoimmune disease that means your own immune begins to attack its own healthy skin. The three different types of pemphigoid are Bullous, in this type skin blistering is common among the arms,legs,joints and lower abdomen. In Cicatricial the mouth,eyes,nose,throat and genitals will be affected. The rash and blistering that it brings can spread to other areas if left untreated.
Discoid rash: red scaly patches on skin that cause scarring. The acronym to remember the 11 symptoms is SOAP BRAIN MD. Some people, especially those with antiphospholipid syndrome, may have SLE without four criteria, and also SLE may present with features other those listed in the criteria. Treatment Being a chronic disease with no known cure, the treatment of SLE is symptomatic. In essence, this involves preventing flares and reducing their severity and duration when they occur.
The critical symptoms are vasculature of the skin is inflamed, nerve damage and unconsciousness occurs, severe decrease in blood pressure, septic shock, high fever, high white blood count, respiratory failure, heart failure, and renal failure. The picture at the right is of the critical symptoms. There are several ways to prevent getting necrotizing fasciitis; they are always washing wounds and small openings with antibiotic substances. Also, cover the mouth when coughing and sneezing. Finally, avoid contact with people who show signs of sore throat.
Patients who are very ill usually require intravenous (IV) antibiotics and admission to a hospital; they usually have a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) that may be spreading to the bloodstream. Other people may have a milder infection (cystitis) and may get well quickly with oral antibiotics. E. coli Enteritis E. coli enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine, caused by infection with certain strains of E. coli bacteria. The diarrheal diseases caused by E. coli range from mild to life-threatening, depending on the specific type of E. coli bacteria involved. It is the most common cause of
Symptoms that start suddenly with the flu is fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, and some people have vomiting and diarrhea. Some complications that may arise while sick with the flu are dehydration, pneumonia, and worsen complications of already existing health problems. The flu can be spread from person to person through the germs of coughing or sneezing. There is a flu vaccination that is recommended for all individuals to prevent the flu from happening. If the flu does occur then there is an anti-virus that can be taken for it but normally is prescribed if the symptoms are unbearable.
Genital herpes causes painful genital ulcers in many adults that can be severe and persistent in persons with suppressed immune systems, such as HIV-infected persons. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can also cause rare but serious complications such as blindness, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), and aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the linings of the brain). Development of extragenital lesions in the buttocks, groin, thigh, finger, and eye may occur during the course of infection. 8 Some persons who contract genital herpes have concerns about how it will impact their overall health, sex life, and relationships. There can be can be considerable embarrassment, shame, and stigma associated with a herpes diagnosis and this can substantially interfere with a patient’s relationships.
amoxicillin - Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Potential side-effects : Diarrhoea, feeling sick, skin rashes and vomiting are the most common side effects. Some people get a fungal infection such as thrush (candida albicans) after treatment with antibiotics for a longer period of time due to inbalanced gut flora. More serious side-effects (rare) of antibiotics include kidney problems, blood disorders, increased sensitivity to the sun and deafness. Antidepressants e.g.
Since these are not normal vessels, the blood vessels often leak blood or other fluid into the tissue of the macula, forming blisters and cysts of fluid that damage the retina. The first symptoms of wet macular degeneration are often when straight lines look wavy or the middle of the vision is blurry. This can be scary for someone so seeing the nearest eye doctor is always best when this happens. Being diagnosed with wet AMD early on is good because one is able to prevent it from getting
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) may be difficult to diagnose. A health care provider may order tests to identify the infection-causing organism (e.g., chlamydial or gonorrheal infection) or a pelvic ultrasound is a helpful procedure for diagnosing PID. After observing diagnostic test results the health care provider will determine and prescribe the best therapy. PID can be cured with several types of antibiotics. “Samples of the bacteria from the upper genital tract are difficult to obtain and because many different organisms may be responsible for PID” (Stoppler 2012).