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  MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Fungal nail infection
Fungal nail infection is an infection of the nails by a fungus.
Fungal nail infections may be difficult to treat and may become a reservoir for fungal organisms, causing them to return in the skin or nails.
The fungal nail infection is cured by the growth of new, non-infected nails.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001330.htm   (577 words)

  
 Common Fungal Rashes
Fungal throat infections are common in infants, but rarely occur in adults.
A fungal infection of the mouth is known as thrush.
Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) occur commonly on the toes and occasionally on the fingernails.
www.targetwoman.com /athene/fungal   (790 words)

  
 FUNGAL SINUSITIS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fungal sinusitis is often detected after the onset of an orbital complication or cranial nerve palsy and the sinus involvement seen on CT scan.
Invasive fungal sinusitis can be distinguished from non-invasive disease with the use of clinical criteria, [2] radiological diagnosis of sinusitis and histopathological examination of tissues from sinuses.
The diagnostic criteria for allergic fungal sinusitis consist of five features: radiologically confirmed sinusitis; the presence of allergic mucin within a sinus; the demonstration of fungal hyphae in the allergic mucin; the absence of fungal invasion of submucosa, blood vessels, or bone; and the absence of diabetes, immunodeficiency state.
www.bhj.org /journal/1999_4104_oct99/SP_677.HTM   (1953 words)

  
 SF AIDS Fdn: Positive News 11/96 -- Fungal Diseases
Fungal diseases are usually treated with a group of drugs called antifungals.
Fungal infections usually do not cause serious diseases in people with healthy immune systems, whether they are HIV positive or not.
Fungal diseases can be life-threatening for HIV positive people, but new drugs to treat and prevent these diseases are being studied.
www.sfaf.org /treatment/positivenews/fungi.html   (1825 words)

  
 Garden of Life products Fungal Defense Jordan Rubin for candida yeast infection: Ecology Center for Crohns, Probiotics, ...
Garden of Life's Fungal Defense supplement helps combat the effects of candida and other fungi with Homeostatic Soil Organism blends, enzymes and herbal extracts considered to be among the most powerful anti-fungal substances in nature.
Garden of Life's Fungal Defense is a comprehensive whole food formula specifically targeted to destroy candida, yeast infection, and other fungi to restore a balanced, healthy internal environment.
Fungal Defense utilizes a blend of systemic enzymes, HSOs, oregano and olive leaf extracts, and whole foods such as garlic and yucca to achieve this intestinal balance.
www.crohns.net /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GAN8600   (943 words)

  
 e-Antifungal.com: Fungal Infections   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fungal infections have become a major cause of death in cancer patients and transplant recipients.
Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin that is a chronic, noninflammatory condition.
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails.
www.e-antifungal.com   (1244 words)

  
 Gardening : Diseases : Preventing Fungal Disease : Home & Garden Television
Fungal diseases appear on leaf surfaces as discolorations such as fl, white or rust-colored spots or as powdery or moldy growths.
Fungal diseases tend to cause a slow death.
Fungal spores, the diseases' reproductive bodies, may overwinter in leaves, so rake them as they fall and dispose of them in the trash, not the compost pile.
www.hgtv.com /hgtv/gl_diseases_pests_diseases/article/0,1785,HGTV_3579_1372002,00.html   (659 words)

  
 Fungal Sinusitis
This is the cause of fungal infections; the treatment selected has to eradicate the fungus to be effective.
Thick fungal debris and mucin (a secretion containing carbohydrate-rich glycoproteins) are developed in the sinus cavities and must be surgically removed so that the inciting allergen is no longer present.
Note: A 1999 study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings asserts that allergic fungal sinusitis is present in a significant majority of patients diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis.
www.entnet.org /healthinfo/sinus/fungal_sinusitis.cfm   (638 words)

  
 Fungal Infection
Fungal infections of the skin are known as ringworm (tinea).
Fungal infections such as ringworm are caused by types of fungi that like warm, moist areas of the skin, such as between the toes or fingers, in the groin, and on other parts of the body where there are folds of skin.
Fungal infections are treated with an antifungal cream applied to the affected area as directed by your doctor.
www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/f/fungalinfection.htm   (727 words)

  
 Postgraduate Medicine: Superficial fungal infection of the skin
uperficial fungal infections of the skin are some of the most common dermatologic conditions seen in clinical practice, so recognition is important for primary care physicians.
Onychomycosis is fungal infection of the nail unit, including the nail plate and nail bed.
Superficial fungal infections of the skin are a common presentation in clinical practice.
www.postgradmed.com /issues/2001/01_01/zuber.htm   (3923 words)

  
 Fungal infection - healing with herbs, vitamins and minerals.
Fungal infections are common yet stubborn skin conditions.
Ringworm, obvious by its circular appearance on the skin, is another type of fungal infection that appears as red, scaly areas that heal from the inside outward.
Fungal infections are more likely to develop when the acid-alkali balance of the skin is disturbed, for instance from cosmetics, creams and perfumed products.
www.herbs2000.com /disorders/fungi.htm   (775 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health: Fungal culture
Fungal (mycotic) cultures are microbiology laboratory tests to detect or rule out the presence of fungi (plural of fungus) in specimens taken from patients, animals, and the environment.
The term fungal elements includes any of the structures that may be seen during examination of specimens or cultures: yeast, budding yeast, hyphae, pseudohyphae, spores, and mycelia.
The purpose of the fungal culture is to attempt to grow and identify any fungus originating from a patient's specimen when the medical staff of a hospital, clinic or doctor's office suspects fungal infection.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_gGENH/is_/ai_2699003321   (1308 words)

  
 Fungal Nail Infections -- Topic Overview
A fungal nail infection (onychomycosis, or ringworm of the nail) occurs when fungi invade a fingernail or toenail and/or the skin underneath the nail (nail bed).
, the most common fungal infection, may include yellow streaks under the nail, a buildup of bits and pieces of skin and nail fragments (debris) under the nail, a discolored and thickened nail that may separate from the skin, and a brittle, broken, and thickened nail.
A fungal nail infection can make wearing narrow or tight shoes, walking, or standing for long periods of time uncomfortable and in some cases painful.
my.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/hw268104.asp?printing=true   (612 words)

  
 Dr. Koop - Fungal Toenail Infection- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
DSO (distal subungual onychomycosis): This is where the fungus, usually a dermatophyte, invades the space between the tip of the toe and the nail tip or the skinfolds at the sides of the nails.
The standard treatment for fungal toenail infection has been the oral drug griseofulvin.
These were originally developed to treat fungal infections in AIDS patients and those with compromised immune systems.
www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/43/370.html   (644 words)

  
 Fungal Sinusitis
Fungal growth was found in washings from the sinuses in 96% of patients with chronic sinusitis.
We are also concerned that fungal sinusitis may be caused or made worse by exposure to fungi in the environment, or by extensive antibiotic use.
Fungal sinusitis should obviously be treated by someone with extensive experience in treatment of that disease.
www.sinuses.com /fungal.htm   (1607 words)

  
 Emedicine Search Results for Fungal
Endocarditis, Fungal - Fungal endocarditis (FE) remains a rare infection, although its incidence is increasing with increases in...
Blastomycosis - Blastomycosis is a granulomatous fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis.
Chromoblastomycosis - Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the skin and the subcutaneous tissue caused by trauma...
www.emedicine.com /cgi-bin/foxweb.exe/searchengine@/em/searchengine?boolean=and&book=all&maxhits=100&HiddenURL=&query=Fungal   (399 words)

  
 Clinical Updates in Fungal Infections   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Increasing secular trends in nosocomial fungal infection rates were seen for urinary tract, and bloodstream infections and pneumonia in the intensive care units (ICUs) reporting to the NNIS System from 1986 through 1996 (Fig.
Therefore, nosocomial fungal infections should be considered in the differential diagnosis of high-risk patients and appropriate clinical specimens for testing should be promptly obtained.
Being aware of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of fungal infections is crucial to minimize the risk of acquiring a nosocomial fungal infection.
www.nfid.org /publications/clinicalupdates/fungal/noso.html   (2469 words)

  
 CRDReference: Pasanen 2001 A review: fungal exposure assessment in indoor environments
While the fungal exposure assessment was based on the determination of fungal propagules for a long time, recent progress has led to the development of methodology for other fungal agents, e.g.
the fungal cell wall components, metabolites, and allergens, that may be responsible for health effects caused by fungal exposure.
Fungal microcolonies on indoor surfaces an explanation for the base-level fungal spore counts in indoor air
alcor.concordia.ca /~raojw/crd/reference/reference001468.html   (504 words)

  
 The Fungal Web   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
B. A sheep suffering from facial eczema, a condition caused by the toxin sporidesmin in spores of the fungus Pithomyces chartarum.
Fungal cell membranes contain ergosterol, whereas animals have cholesterol and plants have sitosterol and other 'phytosterols'.
In particular, fungal tubulins bind to the antibiotic griseofulvin (used to treat some fungal infections of humans) and to the benzimidazole fungicides (used widely for control of fungal pathogens of plants).
helios.bto.ed.ac.uk /bto/microbes/fungalwe.htm   (1904 words)

  
 The Johns Hopkins Microbiology Newsletter
The incidence of fungal sinusitis has shown a precipitous rise since the 1970s due to an increase in immunosuppressive therapies as well as a heightened awareness of the entity.
Allergic fungal sinusitis is a non-invasive form of fungal sinusitis that primarily occurs in young adults with long histories of asthma and nasal polyposis.
The diagnostic feature of allergic fungal sinusitis is "allergic mucin" an eosinophilic or basophilic mucoid material with embedded eosinophils, sloughed epithelial cells, cellular debris and Charcot-Leyden crystals imparting a distinctive laminated "tidewater" appearance.
pathology5.pathology.jhmi.edu /micro/v17n05.htm   (526 words)

  
 Understanding Fungal Sinusitis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fungal sinusitis is an inflammation or infection of the sinuses by fungi that cannot safely interact with the human body.
The ARS states, “A fungal ball is an overgrowth of fungal elements which typically occurs in the maxillary (or cheek) sinus.
Because allergic fungal sinusitis is the most common form of fungal sinusitis, it is explained in further detail.
www.sinusnews.com /fungal-sinusitis.html   (558 words)

  
 IEQ Review: Summary of Currently Available Guidelines for Fungal Levels in Indoor Spaces
Although there are no laws governing indoor fungal bioaerosol levels there is considerable agreement on the health risks caused by fungal growth in indoor spaces.
For fungal loading in CFU/gram the recommended guideline from Table 1 is 10,000 CFU/gram (light loading indicating the presence of fungal contamination).
Although, there are no current laws governing fungal bioaerosol indoor levels, there is a general consensus among the scientific community on the detrimental health effects of fungal bioaerosols on humans.
www.imakenews.com /pureaircontrols/e_article000313447.cfm?x=b3K0pTm,bsq2cQK   (1202 words)

  
 Fungal Allergens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The most direct way to assess the role of fungal allergen exposure as a determinant of allergic rhinitis and asthma is by measurement of allergenic concentrations in airborne or settled dust samples.
Fungal allergen exposure is associated with the development and severity of asthma in sensitized individuals.
Fungal extracellular polysaccharides in house dust as a marker for exposure to fungi: relations with culturable fungi, reported home dampness, and respiratory symptoms.
www.testsymptomsathome.com /SAL01_fungal_allergens.asp   (7829 words)

  
 Fungi
Fungal growth is favored by moist conditions but fungi also have resistant stages that maintain infection potential under dry conditions.
Several fungal species have potential as microbial insecticides and, in some countries, are commercially available in formulations that can be applied using conventional spray equipment.
The fungal spores, which can be carried by wind or water, must contact the pest insect to cause infection.
www.nysaes.cornell.edu /ent/biocontrol/pathogens/fungi.html   (1079 words)

  
 Fungal Infections, Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Fungal Infections, Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Fungal infections have recently emerged as a growing threat to human health, especially in persons whose immune systems are compromised in some way.
Research on fungal diseases focuses on three goals: providing better means of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the most important human fungal infections.
www.niaid.nih.gov /dmid/fungal   (855 words)

  
 Systemic Fungal Infection
There is a strong suggestion that invasive fungal infections have become more common in recent years, with a nearly 500% increase in the incidence of blood-stream infection with Candida spp.
A variety of fungal virulence factors is being actively explored by researchers, but fungal adherence may be most important.
It is a "polyene", and works on fungi by binding to ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane, disrupting the membrane and killing the fungus.
www.anaesthetist.com /icu/infect/fungi/serious.htm   (3431 words)

  
 eMedicine - Endophthalmitis, Fungal : Article by Lihteh Wu, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The prognosis of fungal endophthalmitis depends on the virulence of the organism, the extent of intraocular involvement, and the timing and mode of interventions.
The diagnosis of endogenous fungal endophthalmitis should be considered in patients who present with vitritis accompanied by a chorioretinal focus in the clinical setting of a recent or current debilitating illness.
Endogenous fungal endophthalmitis without evidence of disseminated disease can be treated successfully with vitrectomy and intravitreal amphotericin B. Given the narrow therapeutic range of amphotericin B, it should not be given in a gas-filled eye.
www.emedicine.com /oph/topic706.htm   (4325 words)

  
 Fungal Infections of Fingernails and Toenails -- familydoctor.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Fungal Infections of Fingernails and Toenails -- familydoctor.org
Sometimes several people in a family will get fungal infections in their nails at the same time.
This can happen because their immune systems aren't able to fight off the infection very well or because the infection is being passed when they use the same towels.
familydoctor.org /663.xml   (727 words)

  
 fungal infection on Encyclopedia.com
Pulmonary Fungal Infection(*): Emphasis on Microbiological Spectra, Patient Outcome, and Prognostic Factors.
Pulmonary fungal infections: making the diagnosis: recent travel may be the biggest diagnostic clue.
All that is round is not fungal: besides fungal infection, round, scaly skin manifestations can be attributable to several other causes.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/f1/fungalin.asp   (377 words)

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