fungus Archives

Treatment advances for lethal fungal infection

The development of new drugs to fight a common fungal pathogen which kills half a million people globally each year […]

Athlete’s foot: Dr Joe Kosterich

Transcript Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet. Hi, I’m Doctor Joe. It’s called athlete’s […]

Jock itch: Dr Joe Kosterich

Jock itch is a fungal infection of the skin of groin which is more likely in people who get hot and sweat a lot. It is treated with anti-fungal creams.

New photodynamic laser could revolutionise fungal nail treatment

For many people, fungal nail infections are a common and annoying problem. Fungi love warm, moist environments such as swimming […]

Fungal infection: Dr Joe Kosterich

Fungal infections on the nail are one of these conditions that, it’s mostly fair to say, nobody’s ever going to […]

Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidias…

Breast and nipple thrush (BNT) is a yeast infection of the nipple and breast caused by a fungal organism known as Candida albicans, a common cause of all thrush infections. It occurs most commonly in breastfeeding mothers.

Oral thrush (monoliasis, oral candidiasis, OC)

Oral thrush (or oral candidiasis) is a type of thrush found in the oral cavity. It is a type of fungal (yeast) infection, caused most commonly by Candida albicans.

Abelcet

Generic Name: amphotericin lipid complex Product Name: Abelcet Indication: What Abelcet is used for Abelcet is used to help the […]

Canesten Clotrimazole Thrush Treatment Once Pessary + Cream

Generic Name: Clotrimazole Product Name: Canesten Clotrimazole Thrush Treatment Once Pessary + Cream Indication Canesten clotrimazole thrush treatment once pessary […]