The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Fungal Infections
Has CDC Cut Back on Infectious Disease Info?
The CDC provides infectious disease info to health professionals and the public. Why is it having trouble with this task?
Can MoM (milk of magnesia) Offer Relief from Jock Itch?
Jock itch is a misnomer. This fungal infection can affect women (under breast rash, groin area) as well as men. Can MoM bring relief from jock itch?
What Can You Do for Summer Skin Problems?
Keeping skin dry with wicking underwear and zinc oxide may help heal summer skin problems like jock itch and undeer-breast rash.
Show 1192: How a Scary Fungus Is Threatening the World
Candida auris was virtually unknown a decade ago. Now it has acquired resistance to many antifungal medications and has caused infections around the world.
Show 1183: How to Manage Your Foot Problems
Call in your questions about foot problems and get helpful answers from Dr. Jane Andersen, board-certified podiatrist.
Scary Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Is Spreading
Almost 600 Americans have contracted the drug-resistant fungal infection caused by Candida auris. Healthcare facilities are attempting to alter its spread.
Do Mouth Microbes Help the Immune System?
Antibiotics can kill off mouth microbes. As a result, they aren't able to rev up the immune system cells that help control invading Candida fungus.
How to Fight Fungus with a Sock Soak
Wearing old socks soaked in vinegar and water might be easier than soaking your feet in a foot bath every day to fight fungus.
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