Question 1

what are the tests for pfiesteria infection?

Accepted Answer

No Infection no test: It is not contagious or infectious, and cannot be transmitted like a cold . It is a toxic exposure to the pfiesteria release of subtances into river and estuarine waters.
It appears to cause skin irritation and cognitive impairmemnt. There is no test available or known. There is no infectious agent in the body to test for as this is a toxic side effect only.

Question 2

what is the treatment for pfiesteria infection?

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Supportive: No defined therapy yet; mainly supportive care for symptom control.

Question 3

what are the tests for pfiesteria infections?

Accepted Answer

No test Not infected: There is no infection present as the symptoms of skin irritation and cognitive difficulty are believed to be a result of toxins released from the organism known as pfiesteria. Nothing invades the body as a germ that can be tested and there is no immune response. The diagnosis at present is based on symptoms and known exposure only.

Question 4

can sex cause infections?

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Yes: Sexually transmitted diseases like : syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, human papilloma virus (hpv). HIV/aids. This can be reduced significantly by contraceptive condoms.

Question 5

what causes infections to continue
one after another.

Accepted Answer

Incomplete treatment: You may not have had adequate treatment (perhaps an antibiotic that "stunned" bacteria but didn't kill it). If you are having recurrent urinary tract infections, for example, get tested after treatment to be sure it's gone. I am assuming your immune system is healthy. See your doctor with questions. LGromkoMD

Question 6

can bursitis cause an infection?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Bursitis is inflammation in a fluid filled sac that typically sits between bone and muscle to reduce friction. We have bursae in our shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. If the bursa gets irritated it can become inflammed and fill with fluid. That is bursitis. Occasionally (but not often), a bursa can get infected. This is most common in the elbow and knee.

Question 7

can penicillin cause an infection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It's use could lead to an over-growth of yeast.

Question 8

spider bites that cause a infection ?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: Any bite to the skin can get secondarily infected.  Best not to scratch the bite and use a topical antibiotic for a few days.  See your doctor if the bite is getting more red, swollen, and painful.

Question 9

what are nosocomial infections caused by?

Accepted Answer

Hospital infection: Nosocomial infections are hospital acquired. Usually bacteria transmitted during a hospital stay. Typically pneumonia or uti.

Question 10

does fingerings cause infection to a woman?

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worries: Hand-genital contact (e.g. fingering) does not transmit STD, or too rarely to worry about. There is no significant risk for any infection.

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