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what are treatments for angular chelititis?

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Treat the infection&: Angular chelititis has many causes of infectious origin, with local and systemic predisposing factors.The treatment needs to address all these.
There is infection with fungi and sometimes bacteria as well&treated with antibiotics.Sometimes due to herpes.Often there is vitamin&mineral deficiency&iron deficiency and that needs to be corrected.Some cases are due to saliva causing it, and immunity disod.

Question 2

what is bacterial keratitis (corneal ulcer)?

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Corneal infection: The cornea is the clear window in the front of your eye.  Your tears and the surface cells of the cornea, or epithelium, normally protect the cornea from infection.  When these protective layers are compromised, bacteria can enter the stroma, or core layer of the cornea, and cause vision-threatening infection.  Commonest cause:  misuse of soft contact lenses (poor care hygiene, overwear).

Question 3

bacterial keratitis contagious?

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No: Bacterial keratitis or corneal ulcer is due to micro-trauma usually from contact lens use (over wear).  It is not contagious.

Question 4

is infectious colitis contagious?

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Yes, by definition: Infectious means that it is contagious from one person to another.

Question 5

is acute bronchitis contagious?

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Yes: Acute bronchitis is currently considered to be caused mostly by viruses, which are quite contagious.  It can be transmitted in the air, by coughing, and by contact with the sick person's hands (if the hands have been coughed on or touched the mouth).  The most contagious period is usually early in the illness, and shortly before the illness begins to show symptoms.

Question 6

what is acanthamoeba keratitis?

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Corneal infection: It is a corneal ulcer caused by waterborne amoeba, often found in lakes and canals in tropical areas. It needs to be treated agressively because the infection may spread into the central nervous system.

Question 7

is rheumatoid arthritis contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: Rheumatoid arthritis is definitely not contagious.

Question 8

is viral pericarditis contagious?

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No: Not really as the virus which causes it might be it is unusual for pericarditis to always result as these are usually common cold viruses.

Question 9

is viral meningitis infectious?

Accepted Answer

Very variable: There is a very large number of viruses that can cause meningitis, most are not infectious. See this site for more info.
http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/viral.html.

Question 10

how is infectious mononucleosis serology diagnosed?

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Mono serology: You can do a spot test for heterophile antibody or send the blood to lab for it.You can also send the blood for epstrin barr antigen which is not normally present in blood.You can also do immunoglobulin m(igm)test which shows acute infection.Igg will be positive for past infection with mononucleosis.

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