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Even as the winter's respiratory virus season fades, strep throat infections remain high, and in some cases pediatric formulations of some antibiotics are in short supply. A more severe form of strep can infect the bloodstream and has also increased in children and adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We spoke to infectious-disease experts to answer common questions about strep, its symptoms and the antibiotic shortages affecting some parts of the country. What to know Adblock test (Why?)

A man came close to death and had to have his leg amputated after contracting a "flesh-eating" disease resulting from an "extremely rare" fungal infection. The individual in his 60s, who was a machinery operator, went to the hospital in Queensland, Australia, with a skin tear to his left calf, a BMJ Case Report said earlier this month. The man said he had injured his leg on a caravan door. Doctors eventually diagnosed him with necrotizing fasciitis—a rapidly progressing soft tissue infection that can potentially be fatal. Necrotizing fasciitis is already rare, but is primarily caused by certain types of bacteria, which move rapidly through the body, attacking the skin and soft tissue, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) The name of the disease refers to the fact that it is characterized by the death of soft tissue—for example those that surround muscles, nerves, fat and blood vessels—which, in severe cases, can result in the shutting ...

Chest congestion can be a symptom of an acute illness or a chronic underlying health condition. Often, people experience chest congestion as a symptom of an acute illness. Acute infections may also cause other symptoms, such as fever or headache. In some cases, chest congestion may be a sign of a chronic condition. A chronic condition may cause additional symptoms such as fatigue or shortness of breath. This article covers what chest congestion is, its possible causes, treatments, and more. Chest congestion occurs when mucus accumulates in the bronchi and lungs. It can cause a productive cough, which is when a person brings up thick mucus when coughing. A person may experience a wheezing sound or crackle when breathing due to chest congestion. Chest congestion can be a symptom of an underlying infection, such as acute bronchitis. It may also be a symptom of chronic conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Some acute infections that may cause congestion include...

Here's what we know about some of the most popular remedies that show at least a little promise. Listen to This Article To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android . It's that time of year again, when stuffy noses and irrepressible coughs start to show up everywhere. Experts are already predicting that this year's flu season will be a rough one and are reporting a rise in a variety of other respiratory illnesses as well, after two years of relative quiet. The best precaution against influenza infection is getting vaccinated, and there is little you can do once you get sick beyond managing your symptoms. The flu, common cold and most other upper respiratory illnesses are caused by viruses, so you cannot cure them with antibiotics, which are used to treat bacterial infections. Antiviral drugs for treating influenza, like Tamiflu, are usually reserved for people who have tested positive for the flu and are at risk o...

When you have a cold or the flu, the only thing you're worried about is finding relief. Can you take both DayQuil and ibuprofen together in order to ease your symptoms? The answer is yes, but there are exceptions you need to know about. Here's what the experts have to say about these over-the-counter medications and how they can work together. What Is DayQuil? As its name implies, DayQuil is a medication meant to be taken during the day since it is less likely to make you drowsy (unlike its sibling, the nighttime cold and flu medication NyQuil, which has a specific antihistamine that can make you sleepy). DayQuil's active ingredients are: Acetaminophen , the same painkiller that's found in Tylenol Phenylephrine , a decongestant that can relieve a stuffy nose caused by allergies, the common cold, and the flu. Dextromethorphan , a cough suppressant "Some formulations of DayQuil also contain guaifenesin," says Claudia Rondon, Pharm.D., a clinical pharmacist at Le...

Introduction Ethiopia is one of the countries which has the largest livestock population in Africa. 1 Despite this, the products and productivity of livestock are still very less due to the impacts of economically important diseases of animals. 2 Among these, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cloven-hoofed animals affecting cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. 3 The disease is characterized by fever and the presence of vesicular lesion or sores on the tongue, lips, teats, snouts, in the oral cavity and between the hoofs. It is characterized by high morbidity, low mortality, severe production and weight losses in adult animals. However, it causes high mortality in young animals. 4 The FMD virus (FMDV) is a member of the genus Aphthovirus , which belongs to the family Picornaviridae . The virus genome is a positive single stranded RNA, which is about 8.5 Kb, encodes structural proteins including viral proteins (VP) 1, VP2, VP3, VP4 and nonstructura...

There are no guaranteed treatments for post-COVID-19 parosmia. However, some therapies may help some patients. These include: Olfactory retraining is the process of retraining your nose to smell. It involves smelling strong scents (citrus, cloves, eucalyptus) every day while thinking about what they smell like to try to help reform normal responses to your nose and brain. Research has shown it can improve parosmia in long COVID patients. It often takes about 6 to 12 weeks to notice an impact and up to 24 weeks for maximal impact. Intranasal steroids (fluticasone or mometasone) are low-risk nasal spray therapies. Studies have shown that these therapies can improve sense of smell in about 10-25 percent of patients. High-volume saline irrigations or sinus rinses (Neilmed, Netipot, Navage) help improve inflammation in the nose after an infection and may improve recovery after infection. Neuromodulating medications alter the way nerve cells send signals. Limited research has show...