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Important Facts About Coxsackievirus A
Coxsackievirus A is one of two types of Coxsackievirus. The other type of virus in the family is referred to as Coxsackievirus B. The viruses each cause different symptoms. Coxsackievirus A causes Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. The symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease are stomatitis and a vesicular rash on the hands and Read More… »
Posted October 15, 2011 at 10:09 pm no commentsImportant Facts About Infant Botulism
Infant Botulism is associated with the ingestion of honey. Honey sometimes contains spores of Clostridium botulinum. About 25% of honey products in the United States contain these spores. Most cases of Infant Botulism occur in the United States. Apart from honey, soil is also a source from which infants may ingest Clostridium botulinum spores. The Read More… »
Posted October 15, 2011 at 10:08 pm no commentsAntibiotics for Piercings
Antibiotics for piercings are sometimes prescribed for persons who have had navel piercings or other types of piercings done. Nipple and tongue piercings and those done in the genital area take longer to heal than ear piercings. These areas are more prone to infection, due to the long period required for healing. Complications that can Read More… »
Posted October 12, 2011 at 8:13 pm no commentsImportant Facts About Erythema Infectiosum
Erythema infectiosum is more commonly known as fifth disease. Erythema infectiosum is one of a group of five illnesses which often afflict people in childhood. The other four are measles, mumps, rubella and rubeola. Erythema infectiosum, or fifth disease, has some distinct symptoms. Some of the symptoms of fifth disease are fever, a rash that Read More… »
Posted October 12, 2011 at 6:58 pm no commentsImportant Facts About Patellofemoral Syndrome
Patellofemoral syndrome is a condition that mainly affects young women between the ages of 15 and 25. Patellofemoral syndrome is an overuse injury, so it is often found in young women who frequently participate in activities such as dancing. The knee may suffer damage when the person initiates a new activity without doing the proper Read More… »
Posted October 12, 2011 at 6:32 pm no commentsImportant Facts About Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is a drug that is used to treat acne. Isotretinoin is not the first option for treating acne. In fact, this drug is used only in moderate to severe cases of acne. Isotretinoin is only used to treat severe acne when the patient satisfies stringent conditions. The drug has a number of dangerous side Read More… »
Posted October 12, 2011 at 6:30 pm no commentsImportant Facts About the Ortolani Sign
The Ortolani Maneuver is a test that is used by pediatricians with newborn babies. The Maneuver can give either a positive or negative sign. A positive Ortolani sign is an indicator that the pediatricians look for in infants if they suspect a developmental problem. The Ortolani Maneuver is used to test for developmental dysplasia of Read More… »
Posted October 12, 2011 at 5:57 pm no commentsImportant Facts About Causes of Septic Joints
Septic joints can have a number of causes. Any joint in the body can become septic. Septic joints are most often the result of a bacterial infection. The bacteria which are most often responsible for infection in these parts of the body are Staphylococcus bacteria, Streptococcus bacteria and gram-negative bacteria. In sexually active teenagers and Read More… »
Posted October 12, 2011 at 5:54 pm no commentsImportant Facts About Fluoride in Drinking Water
Fluoride in drinking water helps to keep teeth in good condition. Drinking water with a dosage of 1ppm fluoride is adequate for keeping teeth strong and healthy. Less that 0.6 ppm fluoride in drinking water is poor. If less than 0.6 ppm of fluoride is present in the water, supplements should be taken in order Read More… »
Posted October 7, 2011 at 5:06 pm no commentsImportant Facts About Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial is also known as endometrial carcinoma. Endometrial cancer can be detected in a number of ways. Women have an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer if they have anovulatory cycles. Women who are obese also have an increased risk of getting endometrial cancer. Unopposed estrogen use and tumoxifen therapy are also risk factors for Read More… »
Posted October 7, 2011 at 4:59 pm no comments