Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for toenail fungus isn't always ...
2019年6月14日 · It also may sit on top of the nail or grow underneath it. In some cases, fungus can get into the cells that make the nail, called the “nail matrix.” That can make the fungus difficult to eliminate because the cells manufacturing the rest of the toenail are infected. The older you are, the more likely you are to get toenail fungus.
How do I avoid foot fungal infections? - Mayo Clinic News Network
2018年8月15日 · Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes. Athlete's foot is closely related to other fungal infections such as ringworm and jock itch. It can be treated with over-the-counter antifungal medications, but the […]
How can I avoid infected ingrown toenails? - Mayo Clinic News …
2019年5月1日 · So a minor foot injury — a cut, scrape, corn, callus or ingrown toenail — may not heal properly and become infected. A difficult-to-heal open sore (foot ulcer) may require surgery to prevent the decay and death of tissue (gangrene). Gangrene results from an interruption in blood flow to an area of your body. See your health care provider if ...
Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern
2023年4月14日 · This fungus is dangerous and is a concern in health care facilities because the infection spreads easily, resists drug therapy and is difficult to treat. More than 1 in 3 patients with an invasive Candida auris infection die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .
Infectious Diseases A–Z: What you need to know about pneumonia
2019年12月30日 · Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, and can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. Pneumonia can affect anyone, but the age groups at highest risk are children younger than age 2 and people older than age 65. "When we talk about pneumonia, we're referring to an […]
Tuesday Q and A: Several treatments may be needed to eliminate …
2014年8月5日 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the best way to treat plantar warts to ensure they don’t come back? I have them on my feet. At one point, I had them removed with freezing therapy, but they keep returning and even spreading. ANSWER: Freezing therapy, also called cryotherapy, is the most common and usually the most […]
What Causes an Outer Ear Infection and How Is It Treated?
December 09, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: My ear has been itching for a few days and it hurts to put in my hearing aid. My doctor said it's an outer ear infection. What caused this and is there any way to prevent it from happening in the future? Answer:An outer ear infection, called external otitis […]
AIDS and Its Pulmonary Threat — A Mystery Solved
2015年9月17日 · The identity of the organism that caused PCP was misunderstood: Long considered a consequence of a parasite, PCP was identified in 1988 as a fungus. In the late 1980s, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged PCP as the AIDS-defining moment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that underlies the disease.
What you should know about Rocky Mountain spotted fever
2018年7月12日 · A Wisconsin woman has died of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in what Wisconsin health officials have confirmed is the first documented death from the infection in the state. "Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an uncommon but very serious tick-borne illness that can lead to death if untreated," says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, a parasitic diseases expert at Mayo Clinic. It […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating a rare skin disorder known as …
2021年9月30日 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: About six months ago, a large, white dent appeared on my left buttock. I went to a dermatologist who performed a biopsy. I was diagnosed with morphea and prescribed methotrexate. The doctor said the condition is not systemic, but that the drug could prevent future skin lesions and possibly cure the morphea. Can […]