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Cellulitis

What is it?   Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin caused by bacteria. Cellulitis may occur on healthy skin, although it is more likely to happen after an injury has broken the skin.  Left untreated, cellulitis can be life threatening.     What are the symptoms?...

Conjunctivitis

What is it? Conjunctivitis can result from bacteria, viruses, chemicals, fungi, parasites, or allergies coming into contact with the eye. Often, conjunctivitis is referred to as "pink eye" because it can cause the white of the eye to turn pink or red.    What are the symptoms? Eye discharge and...

Sepsis

What is it? Sepsis occurs when chemicals released in the bloodstream to fight an infection trigger inflammation throughout the body. Sepsis can cause tissue damage, multiple organ systems failure, and death. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency and needs to be treated quickly. Anyone can develop sepsis, but adults 65...

Ringworm

What is it? Ringworm is caused by a fungal infection of the skin or hair follicles.   What are the symptoms? The symptoms of ringworm often depend on which part of the body is infected, although they generally include the following   Having itchy skin Rash in the shape of...

Athletes foot

What is it?    Athletes foot, or tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet. Infection can occur anywhere on the feet, but tinea pedis usually occurs between the toes.   What are the symptoms?    Signs and symptoms may include   Scaly, peeling, or cracked...

Oral Thrush

What is it?   Oral thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is an infection of the mouth caused by a yeast fungal infection.    What are the symptoms?   Symptoms of oral thrush can make eating and drinking difficult.   White patches (plaques)  Unpleasant taste  Loss of taste Soreness or burning in...