A fungal infection that affects the outer or middle ear, as well as the postoperative cavity that remains in the mastoid process, is called otomycosis . This disease is not accompanied by any specific clinical manifestations. It includes pain syndrome, ear discharge of varying volume, and impaired hearing function. This condition is quite difficult to treat. Despite this, in the overwhelming […]
Fungal diseases of the skin and nails belong to the group of human infectious diseases that cause disease-causing fungi. Fungal infections (or mycoses ) are different, but skin and nail lesions are among the most common mycoses. It is a contagious disease that spreads from person to person. Millions of people can infect you with mycosis According to medical statistics and epidemiological studies, in Russia […]
Fungal pharyngitis is also called pharyngomycosis . This disease is characterized by the development of an inflammatory process in the mucous membrane lining the pharynx. It has a fungal etiology and is most often chronic. In general, this pathology rarely leads to any complications. However, sometimes against its background, paratonsillar or retropharyngeal abscesses can form , and with the most unfavorable course, even fungal sepsis. Fungal pharyngitis is common. According […]
Medicines for treating fungal infections Fungal diseases are widespread among the inhabitants of any country. There are a great many diseases of these, but they all develop as a result of infection of the patient with various types of fungi. Mycosis of the feet is most common. This is one of the most popular reasons for patients to […]
Almost every woman knows what genital candidiasis is. However, few people know that this fungus can also affect the gastrointestinal tract, which significantly affects its work. The disease is famous for its completely different clinical forms, which can easily be disguised as other ailments. Treatment of candidiasis is a long and extremely responsible process: the patient will not […]
The world around children is one big playground. Many toddlers just need to play with an attractive pile of earth, pet a cute yard cat, or swap a pacifier with their sandbox neighbor. All this can turn into a fungal skin disease, better known as “ringworm”. Previously, the treatment of this disease was quite simple – the […]
Pink, inflamed or flaky spots on the skin not only look unaesthetic, but are also symptoms of some dermatological diseases. Today we will tell you about some of them. Red spots on the skin: atopic dermatitis Dermatological diseases can cause stains on human skin. One of them is atopic dermatitis. As a rule, this disease has a […]
Nails require as much care as, for example, skin, teeth or hair. Toenails are no exception. Their condition indicates a person’s sense of style and hygiene habits. In addition, the texture, shape and length of nails can tell a lot about the health of their owners. The need to prevent fungal nail infection Correct and regular foot care […]
Today, thrush is one of the most common problems in gynecology, especially among women of reproductive age. This disease has an infectious nature and is caused by a specific opportunistic fungal flora. The clinical picture in this disease is quite characteristic, and therefore any difficulties in terms of diagnosis are extremely rare. In this article, we will try […]
Mycoses (fungal skin lesions), as a rule, are activated precisely in the summer. Moreover, both children and adults are susceptible to them. Such diseases cause a lot of inconvenience and do not go away without special treatment. Why do fungi love warm weather so much? Symptoms of superficial mycoses According to the World Health Organization, 20% of all […]