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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 18 years experience
Most need more tests: Usually a lab test like gram stain and culture can be done from a urethral swab and nucleic acid amplification - dna probe can be done to check for wh... Read More
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No: Antibiotics before dental procedures are generally recommended for those with a prosthetic heart valve, history of infective endocarditis, congenital ... Read More
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 18 years experience
Unknown: Mycobacteria including mycobacterium tuberculosis can remain active on dry surfaces for months. However, it is unknown how long mycobacteria laprae w... Read More
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 18 years experience
Drainage and hygiene: If your infection is recurrent , an antibacterial wash such as Chlorhexidine can reduce the amount of bacteria on your skin and help prevent further i... Read More
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 18 years experience
Re examination need: If the treatment was for strongyloidosis, stool examination is needed to document clearance of the infection. If it was used for onchocerciasis, it do... Read More
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 18 years experience
Yes: Ringworm is a contagious disease - it is spread when you have direct skin to skin contact with an infected person. It can also be spread via clothin... Read More
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 18 years experience
Depends if infected: Mrsa can colonize the nose and can be found on a nasal swab without causing any symptoms or infection. If infection is present it can range anywhere f... Read More
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 18 years experience
Can be: It can be mrsa. If there is any drainage- it would be best to culture it to target the organism better. If not, you may need antibiotic coverage for m... Read More
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 18 years experience
Immunity: Severe malnutrition leads to reduced immune function and therefore decreased ability to fight infections.
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 18 years experience
See dermatologist: Milder cases can be treated with otc creams but more severe cases can be treated with prescription drugs such as diflucan, (fluconazole) ketoconozo... Read More
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