Body infection

For women, red, itchy skin between the breasts can be especially irritating. There are many reasons why a woman may have a rash between her breasts, including friction and excess heat. We’ll go over the most common causes, as well as their symptoms, treatments, tips for prevention, and when to see your doctor.

In lieu of the traditional case study of the week, this week I will highlight a procedure. If you are a family nurse practitioner, chances are you have drained many abscesses. If you are an NP student or work in a specialized clinic, you may not yet have experience with this procedure. It can be … How to Drain an Abscess Read More »

Hives are incredibly common and most people find antihistamines help relieve this itchy skin rash. But for some, hives persist, so they have to try other treatments.

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Infected cysts and boils are essentially the same in that the infection is what calls our attention to the problem. Hot, red, swollen, tender and screaming for attention. Get to the dermatologist! No, to the surgeon! No, to ye olde witches! They know about boils and warts and all things yucky, right? Stop! These kinds […]

ICD-10 code: A029. Chapter: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases. Info: What is Salmonella Infection? Salmonella infection is a type of bacterial infection caused by the Salmonella bacteria

[toc]Ringworm is a fungal infection that is very contagious and can affect the nails, scalp, feet or any other part of the body. This disease often makes a red ring on the affected area. Ring worm is not caused by any worm but it is actually caused by fungal dermatophytes. This can be treated by

ICD-10 code: A498. Chapter: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases. Info: Other Bacterial Infections of Unspecified Site Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria that invade the body and cause various illnesses. These infections can occur in different parts of the body, including the skin, respiratory system, urinary tract, and digestive system

The first sign of syphilis is a small sore that appears at the site where the bacteria entered your body. Syphilis - A sexually transmi...