"Human or animal bites require one type of antibiotic while we use another type for normal scrapes and cuts," said Dr. Edwards. "Superficial infections can be treated with oral antibiotics but deeper infections...may require inpatient IV antibiotics and maybe even surgical drainage." ...
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However, if a blood clot blocks blood flow to organs or tissues, it can be very dangerous. Abnormal blood clots (thrombosis) are the most common cause of heart attacks and strokes. High-risk individuals are generally treated with “blood thinner” drugs including antiplatelet drugs like aspirin...
Ear infections. ... Sinus infections. What happens when your body is fighting an infection? In response to infection,your immune system springs into action. White blood cells, antibodies, and other mechanisms go to work to rid your body of the foreign invader. Does sleep help fight off infec...
History taking, physical examination, complete blood count, and peripheral blood film assessment are the basic workups for suspected patients. Splenomegaly and constitutional symptoms (e.g., fever, weight loss, or lymphadenopathy) are unusual and, if present, should be investigated further to exclude...
Blood cultures have a sensitivity of up to 70%, but they have a long in- cubation time and they are often negative in deep-sited candidiasis and when fluconazole prophylaxis is used. Serological tests using components of the fungal cell wall such as galactomannan and 1,3-B-D-glucan or ...
Several thousand years ago, whether you were an Egyptian with migraines or a feverish Greek, chances are your doctor would try one first-line treatment before all others: bloodletting. He or she wouldopen a vein with a lancet or sharpened piece of wood, causing blood to flow out and into ...
How is a chest infection treated? To treat a chest infection, you’ll need to understand the cause. A chest infection is usually caused by either: • A virus, such as bronchitis • Bacteria, such as pneumonia (pneumonia can also be caused by a viral infection) Chest infections that a...
Infections from weakened immune systems Birth conditions likethalassemiathat eliminate red blood cells The third cause is blood loss, which reduces the red blood cells in your body. Some causes for this may be: Heavy periods Internal bleeding ...
Detection of bloodstream infections in adults: how many blood cultures are needed? J Clin Microbiol. 2007;45:3546-8.Lee A, Mirrett S, Reller LB, Weinstein M. Detection of blood- stream infections in adults: how many blood cultures are needed? J Clin Microbiol 2007;45:3546-8....